Laura

Excellent writing, eye opening insights

Revisado: 10-21-24

Excellent writing, eye opening insights. I recommend. I especially joined the parts on long-haul trucking, modern day slavery, and what it takes to get a new food product into grocery stores.

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Gave up after 4 hours - loved her other books.

Revisado: 11-04-16

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I gave up after 4 hours of this book. I loved Ann Patchett's other books; "State of Wonder" was incredible. However here I hated both of the lead characters and felt that many of the characters and interactions felt fake. The narrator may have contributed to my dislike but I'm not sure.

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Immersive: excellent story and narrator

Revisado: 09-27-16

Immersive. Engrossing story with a perfect narrator performance. The post apocalyptic ultra conservative regime strips women on their rights. You see yourself in the story: what would you do in those circumstances? I loved the epilogue which provided a analytical perspective and historical comparisons

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Light fun

Revisado: 09-01-16

Great fun plot line. I needed a break from heavier reading and I really enjoyed this.

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Starts off Strong, Then Gets Petty

Revisado: 11-26-14

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The book starts off strong, full of quirky characters and capturing the uniqueness of Venice. I am a fan of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and it felt lovingly similar to it... in the beginning. But somewhere about 1/2 through the book, the author focuses on a major scandal and controversy and the book becomes "He said, She said". It reminded me of: 1) Holiday fighting with my family where ancient aunts bring up decades old grievances, 2) Junior High Girls spattering about just want Jenny did, 3) a kind of b*tchy commentary. If you choose to read, stop when you get into the part where a couple dotes on an aged, wealthy invalid.

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writer w/ overly inflated sense of self worth

Revisado: 09-06-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

My pet peeve is writers talking about how important writers are. I was totally turned off in the first few pages where the junior writer publishes a hit book and then becomes the talk of new york, recognized on the streets, and dates supermodels. Gag me with a fork. It might get better after this but I didn't stick around to find out. Too many other good books out there.

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Enchanting and Bewitching

Revisado: 08-21-14

What made the experience of listening to The Night Circus the most enjoyable?

The compelling and unique storyline, expert writing, and top of the line narration collide to make one of my favorite audiobooks ever.

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Lose yourself in a great story and superb narratio

Revisado: 12-02-12

One of the best narrations I've ever had the pleasure of listening to in almost 10 years of listening to audiobooks. Usually I petter out on even the best books after 16 hours and have to slow down and take a break. But I went straight onto the second, equally delightful book and was completely bummed that the next one isn't out yet. It's very well written book - rich characters and plot line and as I mention the narration is devine. I love the different voices she uses - they are distinct and always stay this side of being overacted. well written, well produced as an audiobook. More please!

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Fantastic Story and One of the best Narrations

Revisado: 12-02-12

If you like gripping, well planned plot and developed characters including witches and vampires, and if you like your books suberbly performed - then this is your book. Normally after 16 hours I get tired of an audibook but I went straight onto the second book and was so disappointed when it ended. I would have started pacing myself if I had known the 3rd book wasn't out yet.

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Slow and a Little Clunky

Revisado: 10-21-12

I managed my way through this period work full of over zealous manners and sensibilities. I was hoping for a much better and gripping mystery but alas I found myself wishing ill on the main characters for the book to end. I wish I'd stopped and switched to Jane Austin.

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