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Mixed reviews, thumb and half down.

Revisado: 09-09-24

Liked the Alaskan descriptions. Irritated by the nicknames, Baby Girl, Mad Earl and Large Marge. Older male voices annoying. Heavy dose of domestic abuse which was ugly and without redemption. Much of the story really plodded. I was tempted to quit - several times. Did skip to the end after Matthew’s accident which seemed interminable. Had I read past the 5 star reviews I wouldn’t have chosen this book. Only if you have credits to spare.

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Just right when you need a good listen.

Revisado: 08-31-24

Timeless classic. Soothing story of simpler times. Good for the soul. First book I read in doctors’ spouses group I joined newly married in 1990. Loved it then, but had forgotten the story. I just remembered that it felt good - all around. Have read all of WC’s book and many short stories. This was the first listen. Just right.

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Disappointed after The Things We Bury

Revisado: 06-09-24

I’ve never felt so ambivalent about a second book in a series. I thought The Things We Bury was very good - and very well narrated. Same narrator - but the voices, ALL, with the exception of Joe, Lila, and Jeremy I found to be extremely unpleasant and irritating. The women all sounded breathy and stupid; the men all twangy and DUM. Poorly edited, too. What happened? I thought “Buried” was very good. And the reviews I read for this one - were encouraging. I will say that I listened to the very end. But it felt like chewing on tin foil. I wish I hadn’t wasted the credit. I’ll not read any more in the series. This is my first review. I’ve enjoyed Audible and have several dozen favorites - including this author’s first book. This one - tops the list for least favorite.

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Modern day priest and saint!

Revisado: 04-22-24

Heroic supernatural and human virtues. Inspiring story. Riveting travelogue. One less star for narration due to the repetitious, bothersome and unnecessary “quote” / “end quote” by the narrator.

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Best.Narration.Ever.

Revisado: 05-26-23

I have over 150 books in my Audible library. The Covenant of Water is by far my favorite. Love everything about this book but the LISTEN is even better. Just finished and I’m starting over.

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Narration is very challenging.

Revisado: 12-02-22

Couldn’t get past the narration, so I’m not sure if the information was helpful or not.

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Don’t judge a book by its reviews.

Revisado: 01-20-22

This book did not make me laugh or cry. But it was a good story. To call it “pro-life” is confusing. The euthanasia clinic, staff and protocols are shown in a very professional, caring and positive light. I don’t imagine that’s how it really works. Spoiler alert: I’m glad Stanley talked Eudora out of the Swiss vacation. I cheered for Eudora when she died surrounded by people who cared. I enjoyed this book but I disagree with way euthanasia was portrayed as such a careful loving considered choice.

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Narration excellent and awful

Revisado: 06-21-21

Oliver’s voice strong; Susan’s wimpy. The narration makes Oliver come alive. He sounded like a manly man, authentic and heroic. Susan had a great deal of pluck but the narration did her character a real disservice. “Her voice” sounded weak, silly, daft.

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