Tumble Fall, Alexandra Coutts
Tumble Fall, Alexandra Coutts
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Tumble & Fall

Author: Alexandra Coutts

Narrator: Angela Brazil

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/17/2013

Synopsis

The end of everything is filled with beginnings in this surprising work of preapocalyptic fiction.The world is spinning in the shadow of oncoming disaster. An asteroid is set to strike the earth in just one week's time; catastrophe is unavoidable. The question isn't how to save the world—the question is what to do with the time that's left. Against this stark backdrop, three teens are swept up into intertwining stories of love, friendship, and family—all with the ultimate stakes at hand.Irresistible and inspiring, Tumble & Fall is a powerful novel of courage, love, and hope at the end of days.

About Alexandra Coutts

Alexandra Coutts is an author, playwright, and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she received an MFA in dramatic writing. She lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her husband and daughter.

About Angela Brazil

Angela Brazil is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and a professional actor who is proud to be a long-standing member of the Resident Acting Company at Trinity Repertory Company. She also teaches at the Brown/Trinity Conservatory.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kat Kennedy on December 04, 2013

Tumble & Fall Otherwise known as Tumble & BORE (sorry, I hadn’t seen anyone use that pun yet). Tumble & Fail: the most boring apocalyptic book ever. A gentler, kinder soul might say that it’s a character-driven novel exploring the way three teens face the oncoming apocalypse. That gentler and kinder......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on March 11, 2015

Read more reviews at What Danielle Did Next 3.5 stars overall Tumble & Fall is not the easiest book to read. In fact it was hard work at times to the point where I almost abandoned it. I am so glad I didn't listen to my instincts. I said I'd stick it out to 100 pages and it was worth the trudge. It w......more

Goodreads review by Jon on July 12, 2013

Check out Scott Reads It! for reviews, giveaways, & more! There may be slight spoilers in this review. "This is the way the world ends: Not with a bang but a whimper" -T.S. Eliot When will I ever learn not to judge a book by it's cover? Probably not in the future, but it's a lesson I need to lear......more

Goodreads review by L.B. on September 11, 2013

I don't understand why so many good books get such low ratings on this site. YAs are treated the worst, and it saddens me as an author. I hope these ratings don't discourage readers who may think this sounds interesting. Give it a try. I had a great experience reading this book. It's not a story wher......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on August 25, 2013

After seeing so many low reviews and DNF's for this book, I went in with a lot of hesitation. The only other person who seemed to remotely enjoy this book was Dani from What Danielle Did Next and even she struggled a bit with it. I was even more nervous as, since I received this for an ARC tour, I o......more

Quotes

“Coutts’s characters offer a great deal of depth and appeal, and her writing is both purposeful and rich. As the asteroid collision approaches, Coutts subtly creates urgency without letting it overshadow the natural tension that builds as her three main characters contend with their various strained relationships. The three teenagers’ stories intersect neatly, just in time for a well-considered ending.” Publishers Weekly

“This is a well-crafted story with compelling characters that will appeal to a wide variety of readers. But what makes it truly special is that, despite its premise, this book manages to be more about beginnings than the inevitable end. In the iconic words of R.E.M., ‘It’s the end of the world as we know it,’ and this smart, surprisingly feel-good, end-of-days novel is indeed…fine.” Kirkus Reviews

“Apocalyptic stories are all the rage these days, but this one stands out. There are no zombies, no deadly diseases, nothing to fight, and no way to win. Coutts has written a memorable novel filled with hope, love, absolution, and courage in the face of almost certain death. It will inspire readers to consider their own mortality and the profound impact they have on those who love them.” School Library Journal

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