Stranded

by Chris Bruno, David Howard Lee, Shukri R. Abdi

2 hours and 7 minutes

A brand-new comedy starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Separated by 10 years, 3,000 miles, and the unrelenting stresses of adulthood, best friends Janet and Serena plan a 40th birthday girls’ trip to reconnect. But after a massive crash, they’re the only survivors to wash ashore on an uncharted Caribbean Island.

Armed with only the clothes on their backs and zero survival skills, they fight to overcome hunger, thirst, deadly wildlife—and most terrifyingly—decades of accrued resentment. Can they find their way home, or will they kill each other first?

Stranded is a comedy about survival, friendship, and surviving your friendship, with an all-star cast including Taraji P. Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Blake Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Taye Diggs, Zazie Beetz, Nicole Byer, Tim Robinson, Keith David, Mikey Day, Ashley Nicole Black, Larry Wilmore, and Phylicia Rashad.

Please note: This show is for mature audiences only. It contains explicit language, sexual references, and adult themes. Discretion is advised.

Genres: Audiobook, Fiction, Humor, Adventure, Novella, Comedy, African American

3 pages, Audible Audio

Published November 7, 2024

About the author

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Reviews

[Hannah B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was actually the first audiobook with a full production (sound effects, etc) that I really liked! Sounded like a movie and the effects weren’t distracting like I usually find them. It was funny and fast paced and of course I love Tracee and Taraji.

[BOOKLOVER_81 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining but also lame. Lol

[BookBoo · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐ 2/5

My ears hurt lmao

[Kay✨ DW · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was just loud (a lot of yelling) and a bit silly, but I enjoyed the cast so bumped it up a few stars.
Almost like a silly lil version of girls trip.

[Noi (in & out) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was unhinged

I'm sorry? This is narrated by Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross? How did I not know this was a thing?

[Maya McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a good listen. It was cute, short and hilarious. Tracee and Taraji did their big one on this! I need more of them on audible

[Morgan Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted a short funny read and that is exactly what I got!

[Emmalynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was over the top, campy, and pretty funny for a short Audible exclusive book.

[Thuraiya’s Bookshelf · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a difference between being truly funny and trying so hard to be funny. This book was the latter. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I like Taraji and Tracee.

[Candice Hale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stranded is fun, exciting, and relevant. As we grow older, we sometimes forget that the relationships with those we love and care about grow older, too. Sometimes, those relationships suffer because of growing apart, lifestyle changes, distance, and lack of communicating. So, Stranded exists to tell you to check on that BFF you hadn't seen in years to see what still remains.

This story is relevant because so many of us can get caught up in our daily lives and routines and forget the people that helped us even grow into our adulthood versions of ourselves. Those people that knew us from way back when and loved us because of our personalities and spunk.

I am guilty of being one of those people that don't call my girlfriends as much as I should and hoping we could be different, but life has not been too kind to me in recent years so the excuses keep mounting. Nonetheless, this story will show you that true friendship never dies. Now, it might be tested, but it won't die if the relationships are strong to begin with.

Also, this story is an Audible production, do you hear me? It was like a movie for your ears. Also, Henson and Ross are wonderful together and then there's an entire cast of greats like Whoopi, Phylicia Rashaad, Tay Diggs, and Jay Ellis that help to make this story shine.

I hope you give Stranded a try. You never know when you and your BFF might get stranded on a desert island.

4 stars!!!

[Shayla Rankins · Rating 1 out of 5]

I normally love the full production audiobooks, but this one was awful!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stranded

I Picked Up This Book Because: Needed a short read to finish the month.

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Audible
Dates Read: 1/31/25
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Narrator(s): Full Cast


The Story:

This was so much fun. I didn't know what to expect as I only picked this up for a short read before the month changed but I turned out really good. Mayhem, strong friendships, survival trials and a bumbling detective. It had it all.

[Demetrius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross: the duo I didn’t know I needed. This audiobook was hilarious! I recommend you listen to it!

[Alicia J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was amazing ! I never knew I needed Taraji and Tracee in the same show. Being stranded on an island, working on friendship, and finding self-worth all wrapped in one. After being saved, they are getting interrogated because a murder happened. This was a fun listening experience. I wish there would be a part 2.

[Marlo G · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story sucked.

[Jessica Neely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny. A great audio to listen too while going about your day. Will definitely make you laugh

[Fatimah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this audiobook, it was a quick easy listen. It made me laugh & self reflect on how we can sometimes let life consume us & we forget the important things & people. The full cast of narration & sound effects is always a plus for me.

[Tenile Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this!! Voice cast was amazing & super funny👍🏽🤣

[Shameka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this audible original. The storyline is a bit ridiculous but it is hilarious. And Keith David voices one of the characters and I absolutely love his voice work. Taraji and Tracee were also excellent. It's a fun way to spend a couple of hours and I definitely recommend giving this one a listen.

[woo lit sooie (Kaylyn) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5** okay, I actually found this one pretty funny. I caught myself laughing out loud a few times while listening. There were a few things that were just a little dumb but overall I enjoyed this cute story about friendship.

[Morgan Isringhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this quick little story! It made me giggle the whole time. It’s about 2 women who go on a mini vacay together and get stranded on an island. They cross challenges along the way and rekindle their friendship. This book is also like watching a movie, there’s a whole cast crew and sound effects in the background 10/10 would recommend.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

This was hilarious! I don't even know how I came across it but once I saw it was narrated by Taraji and Tracee it was a no-brainer. Imagine sitting at a red light trying not to look crazy while laughing at an audiobook lol

[Coffee&Books]

it was 100% better than the one I listened to earlier-- better acted and better story but I prefer listening to an actual book with exposition and dialog over a production that sounds like listening to a movie. That's not a book.

[Kasina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was amazing. I mean…. Taraji AND Auntie Tracee!?!? Absolute shenanigans! Every single character was so over-the-top, it was perfect.

Don’t listen if you can’t cackle your ugliest cackle out loud!

[Rashae · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ This audiobook has me literally laughing out loud. First, the two narrators are two of my favourite actresses, and hearing them read the story was like watching a movie. This is a heartwarming comedy story about two best friends and how their relationship changes with time and distance, but their love for each other remains the same, even if they have a weird way of showing it.

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a funny little novella! Tracey Ellis Ross and Taraji totally killed the narration!

[Kym · Rating 1 out of 5]

Uuuugh. I am embarrassed that I loled a couple of times... but they're were funny parts. This book was unbelievable, packed with swears and petty arguments, and just kind of icky overall. I did finish it, though, but I almost turned it off several times. I found it on a search for clean books, but it was definitely not clean, even though there was no actual sex in it. Also, the potty humor was unnecessary. It was like gross slap stick comedy. Ugh. The ocelot. And that wasn't even the worst part. 🤦‍♀️However, the sound effects and narrative were really good.

[T. Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty cool listen with all the sound effects but a little too distracting at times it was pretty funny I enjoyed it

[Ta-Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute and funny. Both Taraji and Tracee are hilarious. They were a great combination. I heard a few other well-known voices. I know I pray I am never stranded on an island 😆.

[Terrika Rayford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hilarious. I loved all the puns and jokes within. It was a fun read.