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Wrong title

Revisado: 05-21-24

I would have had no problem if this author titled this Re her path as a journalist. This is not remotely solely a story about the Murdaugh dynasty. The vast majority of this book deals with her personal struggles and journey in becoming a journalist. Just call it what it is. I purchased it to find out more about this case. Spent way too much during the 10 1/2 hours on her personal path and relationships. And she often slams fellow journalists while taking sole credit for bringing national attention to this case. Also, slams criticisms of her narration as sexist. Narration of audio books/podcasts is part of the experience. Her voice is sub par and, although she cannot help it, her lisp is distracting. This is not sexist, all audio books are judged on narration as well as content. Get over yourself.

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Wonderful listen

Revisado: 05-08-24

Great narration and insightful content. Felt I was in the room with him. Stand up guy.

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Buckle in

Revisado: 07-14-23

Yes it is very long. That being said, you need to give it time and patience to develop.

When I saw the narrator was the author, this was a huge red flag for me as narration is its own skill and I usually only enjoy author narration for an autobiography. However, I really enjoyed Verghese’s narration and thought he was able to delineate among the many characters quite well.

Beautifully written, multilayered book. Wholeheartedly recommend.

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Apparently I’m in the minority

Revisado: 04-21-23

I must have received a different book. I ordered this due to the mostly positive reviews. The narration was fine but the story was all over the place. Too many characters, unnecessary tangents and overall just boring and slow moving. I stuck with it way too long and got to an hour from the end and just stopped. Truly didn’t care what would happen next. I have over a thousand audible books and this is the first time that happened.

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Annoying narration

Revisado: 12-09-22

I usually really enjoy autobiographical books narrated by the author. It adds such dimension to a personal story. However, Priscilla’s frequent, cringeworthy giggling felt very forced and distracting. Not sure if she was directed to do so, but it detracted from the story. And her little girl inflection, appropriate during her teen years, sounded odd coming from a senior citizen. Not to heap more on this review, but her discussion about intentionally gaining as little weight as possible during her pregnancy, without any hindsight comment about that, was particularly disturbing.

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Worth the time

Revisado: 11-30-22

Enjoyed the twists and turns in this one. Anticipated the ending, but still a good ride.

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Still trying

Revisado: 09-22-22

19 hours to go and I’m not ready to give up, but- love this series, very excited to roll from Troubled Blood right into this one. BUT agree with other reviews that the chat room readings are tedious at best. Story grinds to a halt. I got a bit more used to them as the book went on, but my overall experience is very different than the previous books in this series. Terrific narration as always, and well developed characters. Probably plow through. I wonder if author agrees that this one is best read, not listened to.

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Worth every minute

Revisado: 06-10-22

Clever story, well developed characters and terrific narration. Have listened to other books from this author and this is my favorite so far. Hope the narrator continues his craft as well.

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What am I missing?

Revisado: 02-12-22

Bought this deal of the day based on the reviews. I’m embarrassed to say I finished it, but I just kept waiting for it to get better. Confusing listen, sophomoric, cringey dialogue and silly ending. The only likable character was poor Harry. And what ever became of the bad guys? Felt like the author got bored with this at the end, too, and decided she’d also had enough.

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Delightful!

Revisado: 08-22-21

Honest, engaging and thoroughly funny. A must listen. I did not want it to end.

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