Luci

This was a really cute variation of Goodnight Moon for little Star Wars fans and their parents.

4 1/2 stars. Even though anyone who has followed this case after the Serial and Undisclosed podcasts knows what is happening, I was still sitting on the edge of my seat at times. This is more Adnan's story as seen through the perspective of Rabia Chaudry, and how she was involved and dealt with it. She is a truly engaging storyteller, and you can tell how much she believes in Adnan's innocence and cares about him.

She also discussed some personal details about her own life, and while a lot of the facts about the case were repeats from Undisclosed, it wasn't so detailed that it became uninteresting. My mind did wander at certain points, especially during some of the dream/prediction tangents.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, although a really tragic story for two families. I couldn't begin to imagine the agony Hae's parents are going through with this case getting so much attention. Hae, Adnan, and their families were failed over and over again by so many people in the justice system, and that is what is truly heartbreaking.

My kids enjoy listening to this story as much as I enjoy reading it. The illustrations are funny, and the story is a really clever take on Spoilerwhy, exactly dragons breathe fire, and why doing so might make them a little grumpy.

I actually enjoyed this more than I thought. I didn't read any reviews beforehand, but I listen to Rich's podcast, and have heard him as a guest on others. It's much more than just details of his races and how he trains. He really dives into his personal struggles, and his remarkable recovery and transformation.

My attention did wander during some of the longer segments during his tour in Hawaii, although it was interesting when he went into detail about the people he met, his crew, and his physical and emotional state during the journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but I think I need to reread it to give it a fair rating. I started and stopped reading a few times and switched back and forth from the audio to the printed version, so I didn't give it the attention I normally would. I do plan on reading the rest if the series, so I'm just going to put this one aside for now and read it again before starting the sequel.