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Exquisite and lyrical evocation of a bygone village

Revisado: 02-17-23

Beautiful language that captured the rustic setting of an Irish village pre-electrification. Eccentric and lovable characters come alive under Niall Williams’ pen, and the narration by Dermot Crowley was musical and perfect. One of my favorite audio books ever!

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Intellectually pretentious

Revisado: 11-23-22

I could not complete this book. That is a rare occurrence for me. It seemed to be a showcase for the author’s learning and intellect. I found i had little empathy or interest for the internally conflicted and self-hating protagonists. Because of my lack of engagement, the demands on me the reader to draw parallels with Shylock, Jewish history and the perceptions of the Jewish race were too onerous. The author is clever,for sure, but i think he would do better to write an academic treatise rather than construct a novel around his ideas if he wants to grip his readers and draw them in.

The best thing about this book was Michael Kitchen’s narration. His performance was excellent, and he managed to convey nuance despite the unrelievedly sardonic tone of the text.

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Outstanding

Revisado: 10-30-22

Impeccably researched. Searing and difficult to listen to in certain parts. Many complex issues discussed in a clear impartial way. A story about a remarkable but highly complex individual who lived through unspeakable hardships but was able to live a full life thereafter though never shaking free from his past

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Brilliantly written, in all ways

Revisado: 10-02-22

Beautiful, lyrical, hauntingly sad, but also hopeful. I loved this book, all i want a book to be.

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Wonderfully crafted story

Revisado: 07-09-22

Heart breaking story of the devastating impact of alcoholism on families that is shot through with moments of humor. Outstanding performance by Angus King. His narration made the story three dimensional and alive.

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Mixture of believable and unbelievable

Revisado: 06-24-22

I didnt love this story. It was entertaining enough, but stretched my credulity in some parts. The biggest drawback for me was the bad narration. Eleanor’s character was read by an overly dramatic voice who didn’t parse sentences correctly, dropped endings of sentences and left me irritated. It prevented me from being as caught up in the story as i could have been. The other narrator’s weren’t stellar either.

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Evocative of a time long gone

Revisado: 01-07-22

I loved this book. Perhaps because of my Eastern European/Jewish roots, it resonated with me deeply. Part satire and caricature, part a depiction of a culture destroyed by war and persecution, the story was captivating. At times it was laugh out loud funny and at others full of pathos with the many varied and colorful characters lacking in opportunity and fulfillment. The accented narration was perfect for the story and made it come alive, capturing the humor and the culture.

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