R. CASEY

Beautifully written and narrated

Revisado: 03-28-22

I loved this book, for both its writing and narration. I prefer literary fiction, which this is, with a twist of magical realism. The story is so unique and interesting. Since I don't generally read fantasy books, I do occasionally enjoy intriguing stories laced with magical realism. To me the quality of the writing and narration is essential to an audible book worth reading and this novel has both. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel to Weather Woman, which I believe is entitled Sinking Islands, hopefully soon to be on Audible,

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And I'm Not A Big Baseball Fan

Revisado: 02-07-16

......but now I have an insight into athletes and their love of their sport. Yet it is the characters and the mesmerizing story that I found so addicting. It was my book clubs selection and now I am recommending to all of my friend who love great writing

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A masterpiece but sometimes hard to listen to

Revisado: 10-29-15

What made the experience of listening to A Little Life the most enjoyable?

This is such a rich, beautifully written and narrated novel that it transfixed me for almost 33 hours of listening. Because the parts involving abuse are so heart-rendering and graphic, it was sometimes difficult to listen to. But is truly was one of the best novels I've read. It drew me in and kept me rooting for the central characters. I highly recommend it as long as you think you can take the difficult subject matter.

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For adults too

Revisado: 03-31-14

If you could sum up Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock in three words, what would they be?

poignant, well-written, gripping

What was one of the most memorable moments of Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock?

so many but I particularly enjoyed his time with Walt

Which scene was your favorite?

pancake breakfast with his mother

Any additional comments?

I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. Leonard is a wonderful, interesting character. His view of life and people is touching and, at times, comical. I'm a 60+ attorney, grandma and avid reader. I don't have much free time so I am pretty particular about books I bother to write reviews about but this one was really hard to put this down. beautifully written. If you liked Goldfinch, you'll enjoy this.

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great novel

Revisado: 11-19-13

Would you consider the audio edition of We Are Water to be better than the print version?

yes. the narrators are all terrific. the interview with Lamb at the end was a bonus you don't get in print.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Orion. a thoughtful and kind person.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

articulate, well-paced, made the characters real.

Any additional comments?

excellent writer, story teller. sometimes hard to listen to but only because the characters were so authentic.

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A surprise

Revisado: 04-19-12

What made the experience of listening to Defending Jacob the most enjoyable?

I bought this book on a whim and was really glad I did. The writing is good and the story line keeps your interest. Parents of teenagers will find it particularly interesting. Raises challenging moral dilemmas without being preachy.

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Worth reading even if you are not a King fan

Revisado: 04-19-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I am NOT a fan of Stephen King but this book was totally different from the few others of his that I've read, including The Dome which was terrible. I found this story captivating and it was well-written and the narration was good too. You'll never read a story like this one. Well done, King.

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Unique and interesting read.

Revisado: 04-19-12

If you could sum up 1Q84 in three words, what would they be?

Nothing better than a well-written long book that is well-narrated and tells a unique story. A few weak points towards the end but still one of the best books I've ready in a while.

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okay for a chick lit book

Revisado: 12-03-10

I would not have bought this if I'd realized it was chick lit. Being cheap, I forced myself to listen to the whole book. Not a literary piece but okay if you are into this type of book. I must not have read the reviews closely enough or listened to the sample recording.

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great read

Revisado: 01-31-09

I really enjoyed this book. The author has great skill in telling an interesting story with complex and rich characters. Definitely a step above the usual contemporary fiction. It was well-written and narrator was wonderful. I don't often write reviews but had to write one for this. Couldn't put it down.

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