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Everyone Needs an Erin!

Revisado: 10-06-23

"DON'T DO IT!" "YOU BIG FAT LIAR!" or "WAY TO GO!!!!" are among other things I wanted to yell out loud while gripping my steering wheel in traffic. I'm sure the cars around me thought me mad. I WAS mad! And sad, and hopeful, and delighted. Outwardly, it's an intimate peek into dating life for a woman over 40; the very real disappointment, false hope, unexpected compassion, and humor. But this book is much, MUCH more. It shines a light into the dark corners of deception, the courage it takes to be honest, and what it really means to be a woman. My biggest takeaways: Everyone needs an Erin, we often carry shame that doesn't even belong to us, that sometimes it's okay to just "be."

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Masterful

Revisado: 05-19-23

I kept forgetting that I was listening to Bahni’s voice, not Cupcake’s - it was so genuinely performed. The story broke my faith in systems I’ve never questioned, and that is a good thing. I realize I can’t fully comprehend what life was like for Cupcake, I vow to look at life and my fellow humans differently. I am grateful I randomly chose this audiobook.

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Whaaaaat?

Revisado: 07-14-19

Delia Owens is a master story teller. I was enthralled until the very last word. Cassandra Campbell is the perfect choice to perform it. Well done!

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A wonderful addition to my collection

Revisado: 11-09-18

M Garzon creates memorable characters. There were times I wanted to smack Seth upside the head and yell, what were you thinking? and then others when I wanted to shout, way to go! Each one with depth that reveals both the good and the not-so-good, and I love their complexity. This book exposes the WHY of our decisions, and sometimes those answers are painful and hard (finding out why his dad wanted him to come to Spain, finding out why his step mom stays in her marriage...). There is a rare honesty to this book that made me look forward to a long car ride so I could indulge!

Steve Campbell IS Seth. He flawlessly performed the angst, confidence, flaws, and innocent wisdom of Seth. Bravo on the many accents required, and just good all around story telling. Steve truly performed the book.

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Heart Wrenching and Wonderfully Performed

Revisado: 09-07-18

The true experiences are almost unbelievable, but so relevant - we must not forget. Author Ellen Elizabeth Dudley captures the horror of lives torn by the ravages of war, and enduring hope. Narrator Veleka Gray was superb. She truly captured characters. This is an important story that needed to be told.

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A superb thriller

Revisado: 08-28-18

Author AND narrator...AND both are her debut? This stunning piece of work is supremely well crafted. Looking forward to more.

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Creepy Start - And More to Come

Revisado: 06-26-18

I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the series.
I find it annoying when writers rely on cheap tricks to scare the reader or listener, like lots of gore, disturbing or shocking content. Ambrose Ibsen, however, knows how to tell a creepy story using good storytelling.

Joe Hempel is THE PERFECT narrator for this series. He did a fantastic job of breathing life into this story.

Content: minor gore, a couple of f-bombs and a few other swears. This won’t freak you out at night. Rather it is a great story that happens to be a bit creepy

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If you get through it, Bio is a must

Revisado: 03-12-18

This is one of the most depressing, hopeless audiobooks I've experienced. I nearly abandoned this audiobook about 3/4 way through. Though I'm glad I didn't, this was a tough one to get through. The writing is magnificent (why it has 4 "overall" stars). But I could barely stomach the story. The narrator was good, but the sardonic tone began to grate. I didn't care for the MC as her tone is hypocritical and self-righteous and disdainful. The writing is stellar and deserved a more subtle, nuanced performance. As listeners, we "get" it. As it is, the MC is 1 dimensional.

I am glad I listened to the biography. It explained much, and made me realize that one of the gifts from this author, is in making me uncomfortable and wondering if I really liked the story. Honestly, I loved and hated it all at once. And the narration was less heavy and didn't get in the way of it. I began to empathize with the MC, and the author after I listened to it.

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Outstanding Performance, Unique Tale

Revisado: 02-21-18

I was hooked from the start. Lauren Ezzo performs this beautifully written, unique tale with captivating nuance. Ezzo is a masterful story teller, blending the art of pause, silence and characterisation that is superb. Masterfully written, M. Dressler honors the intellect of the reader and listener. This may be the best audiobook I've had the pleasure to listen to in the past several years. A real pleasure, a work of art, this is a must for every library.

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Is Dan Stevens a God Fit?

Revisado: 10-07-17

It's not always the case that a recognized actor is also a great narrator. It is with the highest recommendation that I suggest this version of the Agatha Christie classic, and it is because of Dan Stevens.
I've listened to multiple versions and often more than once. Hugh Fraser is wonderful too, along with full cast dramas, and it isalways difficult not to compare.

Initially, it took a ome getting used to a new - to - me narrator. After my first listen, I am sure Mr. Stevens will go on my list of favorites.

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