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A Glorious Story

Revisado: 03-31-25

In preparing for a two-week trip to Morocco, I chose this book to prepare myself to better understand the culture I would be entering. Little did I know the treasures and beauty that would be presented, along with a rich historical account. As a quilter, I was delighted to find a storyline associated with the rich symbolism of quilts. The narrator’s voice was perfect, the story engaging and the philosophy illuminating. I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Feeling very grateful to have encountered it.

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So great! Narrator, story; all of it.

Revisado: 02-03-25

Amazing complexity and irresistible plot. Brava, Linda Moore. Keep on writing and I’ll keep on reading.

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The Narrator Nearly Ruined It

Revisado: 02-01-25

The narrator should have had more preparation on correct pronunciation of at least a FEW KEY words, like the name Olivares, a central name that ran through the narrative. Each time she said “Ah-liv-air-us,” I found myself saying the correct pronunciation out loud . For the past 23 years I’ve been a docent at a museum housing one of the biggest collections of Spanish art outside the Prado Museum and the wholesale slaughter of the language grated on me. Even English words were frequently mispronounced. However, the story itself was enough to keep me going. I enjoyed reliving my times in Madrid and Seville chasing after art, and look forward to going further research on Velazquez’ later works. With a different narrator I’d have given this book a higher rating.

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Transported!!

Revisado: 09-22-23

Beautifully narrated and mesmerizing story by a talented spinner of tales who imbues the classical myths with a new and heart-rending point of view. The narration was spellbinding.

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Great story, narration sketchy

Revisado: 08-31-23

This was a fabulous story. Very well written, and took us through the centuries in a magical and heartrending read. I’m sure the narrator worked hard on creating all those accents, but unfortunately was in over her head.

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Comprehensive but Painful to Listen

Revisado: 09-18-19

The book is clearly well researched and provides uncommon insights into the life of a remarkable artist. Because of that, I kept listening, though I felt my ears would bleed from the horrendous slaughter of the French language by the narrator. When a story is so filled with words of a foreign tongue, it should be narrated by someone conversant with pronunciation in that language. I know the narrator made the effort, but, oh là là! I need to recover from the hours of continuous assault upon the most beautiful language in the world!

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Finest Performance Ever

Revisado: 08-20-19

I am absolutely stunned at the grand performance of the narrator. I felt like I was at the theater witnessing a world class actress ply her trade. This is a wonderful story told with heart and enthusiasm. I am thrilled to have been able to listen to this fine book!

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I’m embarrassed to have even listened

Revisado: 11-10-18

What a piece of prurient trash. Better to spend your time listening to some real literature. And the narrator could take some lessons on pronunciation. I don’t usually give negative reviews but please don’t waste your money on this.

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Sappy to the max

Revisado: 08-14-18

I was so disappointed in this novel. The author seems to want to tap into every sappy theme possible. Despite the occasional bright spots of incisive writing, the book left me feeling manipulated to the max. The only
reason I finished it was because I started it.

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A Good Enough Story

Revisado: 05-27-18

This was a good enough story that I finished it in spite of the narrator’s overly emotive voice. I found myself hampered from the appreciating the full impact of the book due to the sappiness of delivery.

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