Frances Anderson

Stunning depiction of the architecture of sexism

Revisado: 08-28-23

This bulls-eye accurate tale goes way deeper than just the offences brought to light by the “Me Too” movement. Kaplan captures the struggles for self-worth, respect, independence, physical safety and happiness that define a woman’s coming of age in our still deeply sexist contemporary culture. Stephanie Németh-Parker’s narration is a tour-de-force of emotional impact. I felt seen in every moment.

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Impressive work by narrator- wicked humor

Revisado: 04-04-22 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Really impressive accent specificity and character consistency by narrator Kent Cadwallader. His narration is a joyful fun ride. The story starts out strong with wickedly funny politically incorrect “lads getting wasted” humor. As it progresses, however, the fantasy climax falls short and somewhat loses the thread- as one does while tripping, I guess.

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Refreshingly truthful and witchy

Revisado: 02-15-22

Jennifer Pickens does a lovely job capturing the subtle shifts for the supporting characters, and the sardonic wit of this very likable, pushing 50, horny divorcée with a taste for Jack Daniels. (Woman after my own heart). And I love the positive (and accurate) portrayal of magic and Wicca-style witchcraft. Interesting plot twists and not the happy ending you were expecting! So nice when women’s fiction carries a realistic feminist vibe.

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Interesting hospital mystery with an activist twist

Revisado: 10-09-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Centering nurses as the heroines, this thriller reads as a systemic indictment of for-profit hospital criminal behavior wrapped up with a big dose of “how to organize against workplace labor violations.” The Narrator manages to keep a seamless momentum with all those stylistic shifts.

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Surprisingly Campy Paranormal Small town story

Revisado: 10-07-21

The narrators style came into its own with the colorful character voices a few chapters in. Some very chilling paranormal twists that give this story an unsettling and mysterious ending.

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Excellent narration with skilled voicing

Revisado: 08-10-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

I enjoyed the narration very much! Grey crafts distinct voices for each character, with delightful humor and sensual subtext in the myriad of southern accents. Her voice is easy on the ears and very compelling. I am usually not a fan of Christian romance, but the religious elements are managed with a mercifully light touch. The cultural fundamentalisms of southern femininity are made more palatable with comedy. I have to say that I was a bit uncomfortable with the author’s side-stepping away from depicting any of the atrocities of slavery. I understand the intent to awaken recognition of the humanity of the enemy, which is done with sensitivity and pathos, but to write a self-consciously moral story while simultaneously avoiding engagement with one of the greatest moral stains in our nations history feels like a very weak choice. This is the only book in this series that I have listened to, so I do not know if Wright has or will challenge herself to dig deeper into the realities of slavery in earlier or later books. I believe she has the writing chops to do it and I hope for the sake of moral integrity that she has done it or will do it. I was provided a free copy of this audiobook and this has been my very honest review.

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