• Olive Juice

  • By: TJ Klune
  • Narrated by: Derrick McClain
  • Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (125 ratings)

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Olive Juice

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Derrick McClain
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Publisher's summary

It begins with a message that David cannot ignore:

I want to see you.

He agrees, and on a cold winter's night, David and Phillip will come together to sift through the wreckage of the memory of a life no longer lived.

David is burdened, carrying with him the heavy guilt of the past six years upon his shoulders.

Phillip offers redemption.

©2017 TJ Klune (P)2017 Dreamspinner Press
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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Love is a gorgeous thing!

Sad but a beautiful story -- how you can misinterpret
things and your life becomes lonely--
To lose a child no matter what age would be like losing yourself !
Narration was absolutely perfect ---

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Unforgettable!

First, let me start by giving the best advice I can muster after having listened to every second of this 5 hour and 11 minute masterpiece: Grab a bottle of vodka, a box of tissues and buckle up because it's gonna be a looooong night! It's officially 'the day after' and I'm still recovering.....
This story touched my heart on more levels than I could have imagined and without giving away spoilers, all I can do is recommend that you listen to this tragically beautiful story about life, love, loss and everything in-between. TJ Klune proves yet once again he is an amazing writer and that he's made another perfect decision to have Derrick McClain bring his characters to life. Bravo, Gentlemen!!!

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Rips your heart out

Tge writing is amazing and so emotional, and the narrator manages to suck you into the story.
Its a very rocky ride to the end.
I finished my first time listening to this and I need a long break before I can listen again - and I will.
Its just an emotional rollercoaster and it wrings you out until the very end.

I had so many moments I had to stop and just calm down because I was right there with the main character - a character who is hurting badly.

I also love how things aren't the way they seem wjen you first start reading - by the time you reach the end everything is different from what you initially thought.

Grab a tissue and be ready for an emotional ride, by the end of it you won't regret it.

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Little deaths

A hu-mongous fan of T.J.'s writing style and storytelling. I did not dislike this story...I just felt it was really sad and my heart broke a little throughout listening to the story. Without giving too much away, it's an emotional story, one that can lead the reader to assume one thing, be shocked, and then die a little, with each word. Our narrative reflects where we are and because T. J. allowed his fans to be privy to certain aspects of his life, this story appears to be reflective of where he was at that point of his life. Never judge or assume. Derrick McClain was wonderful in delivering this story.

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Dangit!

TJ Klune ALWAYS knows how to make me cry my face off! I love every single story I’ve read of his and this is no exception. I didn’t realize it was such a short story when I used a credit to purchase this, but I don’t regret it at all.

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Emotional

Incredibly heart-wrenching is how I would review this book. It left me as an emotional trainwreck by the end. Do not read spoilers before going into this book. It's much better to go in blind and experience the emotions that TJ Klune makes you experience throughout the course of this book as they happen.

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Heart Striking

It is so difficult to say anything about this book without giving everything away. David and Phillip's story is full of love, sorrow, pain, loss and forgiveness. Not just of each other, but of themselves. Derrick McClain voiced these characters and their emotions so well. Have a box of tissues and a fluffy blanket ready. You're going to need the comfort.

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Ugh...all the feels!!!

Very short but beautiful story. As always, TJ Klune pulls you in to the lives of his characters and pulls on your heartstrings. WARNING: There will be tears.

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Devastatingly good.

What did you love best about Olive Juice?

TJ Klune's beautiful, haunting story of love, loss, and healing is brought to life in this poignant narration.

Derrick's soothing delivery takes you by the hand and walks you to the edge of the cliff and ever so gently pushes you off. It hurts so good.

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You will be in awe.

You will be in awe of the Klune’s ability to capture and communicate the human condition. This is not your traditional romance, and if you’re looking for erotica, look elsewhere. There are sexual scenes described of a highly intimate and loving nature, but that is not what this book is about. This book is about the struggles, and devastation that a loving relationship comes crashing up against. Olive Juice is about pain, loss, and love. You will be moved, you will maybe cry, you will be in awe and you will stand and applaud. Don’t read spoilers, don’t ask for a bigger explanation, just dive right in. I wish I could write more but I want listeners to walk into this book blind.
The narration is perfect and powerful, Derrick McClain impresses me so much I find myself browsing his project list and grabbing books just because he’s narrated them.  

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