The last thing Susie expected on the morning after the apocalypse was watermelons. The last thing that Na’ima expected was that one day she would be flying to Mars. But Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?
A collection of three short stories from Debbie Manber Kupfer, author of the P.A.W.S. series.
The apocalypse had been predicted for months with only one safe place left on Earth. What was the point of living as usual?
It has been a while since I enjoyed this genre so I was excited to start with a short listen.
I also enjoyed being read to and the narrator`s voice is soothing.
Fans of The Twilight Zone will appreciate this.
If life is ending is it not also a time worthy of taking risks? Of forgiveness and nonjudgement?
I think each listener can find something different and personally relevant in this collection.
I was granted a review copy via https://storyoriginapp.com/ but the thoughts are my own.
A few short tales to entertain. Dealing with the end of the world (or not), a forbidden relationship, even starting over on Mars, I enjoyed the listen.
Both the author, Debbie Manber Kupfer, and narrator, Jennifer Bossio, did a lovely job. This quick book was a great escape.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
The lengths we go to for love.
Entertaining short story of forbidden love and the solution this couple found. It was a short journey but l enjoyed every step. Recommended.
This is the eighth book I have read/listened to by this author and I would definitely listen to another. I’ve enjoyed her P.A.W.S. stories and her stand alones. This is a stand alone. It’s a heartfelt tale about a couple from disparate backgrounds, wanting a life together despite lack of society’s support. ——-
This is the first book I have listened to by this narrator ( Jennifer Bossio ) and I would listen to another. I think she does a great job bringing the feeling to the story. Her character voices are appropriate and cadence and diction excellent.——-
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence, or swearing. ——-
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
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Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
When it turns out that the rumors of the end of the world have been greatly exaggerated, a young couple decide to join the first colony on Mars in this short science fiction story. With it’s first person POV it accurately captures the matter of fact, slightly humorous thoughts one imagines from an apocalypse survivor.
An enjoyable tale.
What a sweet story! And the watermelons ha ha ha so precious. The narrator was excellent as well.
(Review of Audiobook)
Story:
Three interwoven stories, all connected with the recuring theme of watermelons and reappearing characters, take the listener first to Jerusalem and then far away, to Mars.
The first story is told by Susie, a young woman, who discovers, the world didn’t come to an end, as was foretold. It’s not all over and Earth hasn’t ceased to exist. Instead, she finds herself at exactly the same spot where she fell asleep, in her flat with her boyfriend.
And now? How to go on, when the end of the world didn’t happen?
The second story takes the same young couple to the seaside, as Susie decides, she needs to get out of the city. When they arrive at their destination, Susie feels very thristy and a young girl offers her a watermelon.
In the third story the young girl is now a grown woman and Na’ima is in love, but no one is prepared to wed a Muslim and a Jew and both their parents are strongly opposed to their relationship. When the chance arises for the young couple to be on the first flight to Mars, they apply for it and get in.
Will they finally get married and find a happy future on Mars?
Narration:
Jennifer Bossio’s narration you will either love or hate. Sometimes her voice turns into a whisper and at other times she pauses where the text wouldn’t require it. Personally, I love what she does. I felt the whole time like I was there, walking along a sandy street in the scorching sun and she was walking beside me, telling the story.
Overall:
A fine collection of stories, questioning prejudgements and boundaries, as well as challenging “what if”. The narration is unusual, but I enjoyed it a lot.
I was given a free copy of this Audiobook In exchange for an honest review. A couple of short stories that are tied together by you guessed it watermelons. The first one is told by an atheist talking about the end of the world In Jerusalem and what is happening there and around the world. Another is a great love story in space and how Mars is colonized and planted with you know kids and watermelons. I enjoyed this kind of “spacey and detached” book its short and thought provoking. Definitely a fun read.
A fascinating look into the life of a young couple who make a huge step into the future, and the steps that led them there, this is an excellent story. I received a free review copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review.