Mary O. Flanagan

Another stellar work by Ann Patchett

Revisado: 10-15-23

What a joy to have Ann Patchetts work read by Meryl Streep. Sometimes I forgot it was she who was reading - she’s that good. Lovely.

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Warmly, recommended for all ages.

Revisado: 03-07-23

Louisiana’s story is not too sweet and not harrowing either. It’s really a terrific piece of work.

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Kate Atkinson on top form as usual

Revisado: 12-16-22

Ever since her debut, Kate Atkinson has been one of my favourite authors. This is as good as the masterpiece, Behind-the-scenes at the Museum.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It is a most engaging and moving piece of work.
Gwendolyn Kelling is a wonderful creation as is Nelly Coker.

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Helpless with laughter

Revisado: 08-06-22

I lay awake night after night listening to this book, weak with giggles. And occasionally a tear. Tom Segura is just a brilliant comic mind. His off-centre view of the world is penetrating as well as extremely funny. The chapter on his father is so hilarious (I’ve made several people listen to it) and then it takes this beautiful turn… when he describes how wholeheartedly affectionate his father is, even before the devastating ending.

I appreciated his description of how he built his career and the sincere encouragement he gives in this book.

It made me like and admire him even more.

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Really enjoyed revisiting this classic

Revisado: 06-19-22

Great story with nuanced characters- well read, with the occasional stumble. The performances of the different persons were excellent.

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The best book I have read in an age. 10/10 would recommend

Revisado: 06-01-22

Evocative, engaging, original. I was totally immersed in the world of the story from the start. An epic tale of the turning points in everyday lives. I can’t remember the last time I was so enamoured of a story and spellbound by the writing.

Treat yourself.

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Made me wish I had read a real life account of this story.

Revisado: 06-01-22

The historical story was gripping. It was a pity that it was alternated with an up-to-date story.The contemporary chapters were a complete waste of time. A predictable story with an unlikable central character who learns nothing about her privilege. A boring love story that is Telegraph turn my alarm off.

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Spellbinding

Revisado: 02-18-22

I’m on a trip into the Greeks started by Pat Barker’s Silence of The Girls. I didn’t think I could love anything as much as that but I was just enthralled by this. The authors generous imagination is complemented by the performance. I loved the actor’s unobtrusive way of distinguishing between characters. Wept more than once which is what I want from a good story.

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Gripping and brilliant, human and heartbreaking

Revisado: 02-09-22

One of the best books I’ve read in years. Do read The Silence of The Girls first.

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A slow start but so deeply worth leaning into.

Revisado: 12-12-21

I wasn’t gripped right away. I think this may be because for me, Barbara Kingsolvers writing is better enjoyed on the page. Still it’s a good trade to have her read it herself - to know that the inflections are exactly what she intended. Despite the slow start by the middle I was completely engaged and I both wept openly and shouted with laughter several times before the end. There’s something profound and profoundly moving about her writing. I loved where she ended, too because we could see some of the future. Just wonderful.

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