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Interesting memoir - reads like a psych thriller

Revisado: 07-31-17

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I did find the listening to be time well-spent. I had heard about this book on a podcast, and I was very interested in the story. I found myself looking forward to my commutes to listen to more and unravel the events of the past that lead up to the present.

What other book might you compare A Beautiful, Terrible Thing to and why?

This book reminds me of true crime books where you read that the couple seemed so wonderful and happy together, and then something terrible happens. Jen is lucky that she was able to get out when she did for the safety of herself and her daughter, as her husband was very unstable.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jen Waite’s performances?

As a narrator, Jen wasn't great, though I think it was more impactful to hear the story told in her own voice. I wouldn't want to listen to her as a narrator for others, but for this book it made sense and I was able to put aside some of her timing and pacing issues and enjoy the book.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I wouldn't go see in the the theater since I don't love depressing movies. But I would watch it at home - it would make an interesting movie.

Any additional comments?

The podcast that I heard about this book on had framed it as a woman married to a psychopath. So though the whole book I kept thinking 'I'm not sure if he's a psychopath?' and that kind of influenced how I was thinking about the book. I also found that the author tended to downplay her obvious privilege - she leaned on her parents to support her and her daughter (literally) and there were times when she would describe something that I thought was kind of ridiculous for an adult. But overall it was an interesting book and made my commute more entertaining.

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