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Interesting perspective

Revisado: 04-06-25

This was an interesting take on a story that we all know the ending to. About halfway through the book you begin to wonder how things can ever be successfully resolved. The narrator seemed perfect to me - I forgot it was being narrated and became immersed in the characters.

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The value of historical novels demonstrated in this book

Revisado: 01-19-25

The story line was great - a part of history that needs more exposure.
Certainly…tears at the conclusion despite the predictably.

Helen’s narration was distracting (to me). She sounded elderly and always about to start crying. It was either genius or annoying, can’t work it out.

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Pretty good idea for a plot

Revisado: 05-06-24

Easy listen, in terms of you didn’t have to really concentrate to follow the storyline. Interesting plot, although some parts dragged a bit. Definitely not a book with lofty lessons to be learned, but a pretty good summer listen.

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Unneeded political references

Revisado: 02-17-24

Have loved her previous books. Disappointed that this one pushed a political agenda - especially when some of it seemed unnecessary for the story. Certainly if that is what you are looking for in a novel, this may be your cup of tea. It just does not appeal to me, and seemed to make this book less of a literary triumph as compared to her previous books. So many unlikeable characters made it rather difficult to engage.

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Didn’t expect to dislike this book as much as I did …

Revisado: 11-18-23

Almost every character was obnoxious (let’s be reminded AGAIN how unattractive Elsa is), except possibly Rafe’s parents and Anthony (not using the silly nickname).
Over the top and unconvincing negativity from Elsa’s parents, her husband, her daughter (wish I could have slapped that one). Sophomoric conversations (was this a YA book?). I actually went back to look at the publication date, thinking possibly it was an early work before Hannah became a more accomplished writer. It was not. To compound the misery, there was absolutely no reprieve from the agony.
Then if that all was not bad enough…the narrative turns political. If I had known, I would not have started this book, as I read novels for entertainment and education - NOT lectures on communism. So now, a teen with intermittent educational opportunities goes to a library and checks out/ reads The Communist Manifesto … wow. If I had wanted a lecture on politics (which I would NOT have) I would have picked a non fiction book that presents facts, not propaganda.
Didn’t want to consider my time and credit totally wasted, so I let the audiobook play on. It didn’t require much concentration as it was superficial and predictable, so I was able to complete various other tasks while the book droned on (and on).
I enjoyed The Nightingale, but doubt I will ever read another Hannah book as this, for me, was so awful.
The narration was fine, but it was comprised by the story - which clearly I did not enjoy.

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Excellent

Revisado: 09-08-23

Loved the story.
Narrator was great … but do wish there had been at least a hint of an eastern accent. That is just a personal preference, but it does enhance the story for me.

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Couldn’t stop listening!

Revisado: 07-14-23

Just when you think you have heard it all…
I expected this to be a rather dry listen.
I was wrong. Some of the new information that seemed particularly outrageous caused me to research and cross reference as much as possible from my limited resources. Everything is confirmed by two or three other sources. Even if you can’t bring yourself to the conclusion that LBJ was behind the assassination, you certainly can not read this and come away believing LHO was the lone shooter.

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Terrible and wonderful

Revisado: 01-21-23

It has been quite a while since I have listened to a book that has caused such deep emotions. It was quite difficult at times to continue because the subject matter so painful, but ultimately worth the tears.
The narrator was perfect.
Thrity Umrigar is profoundly talented.

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Very annoying

Revisado: 09-02-22

This story was a slap in the face to all adoptive mothers. To suggest that they can not be an adequate nurturer to their adopted child is infuriating.
And in addition, to represent all nurses as cold, uncaring shrews adds another level of annoyance.
The story too predictable to endure the irritation it generates.

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My mistake

Revisado: 06-26-22

I purchased this book not realizing it was a young adult or even teen fiction. From that perspective, it was probably well written although predictable. The narrator is well suited to the young adult genre. Sadly, I am not viewing it from a young adult perspective so I found the book hard to stick to (since the purchase was my mistake, I felt obligated to complete it). Conversations were silly and narration annoying. So, maybe my rating of three stars is not fair, but it is what it is!
This book is very well suited for a teenager, and in their eyes I can understand a five star rating.

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