Gwen B.

Good story if you can get past the accent

Revisado: 11-05-19

This was a nice story and it was pretty well done, entertaining and heartwarming. The narrator made me believe that she was a 50-something woman of color. Also true is that this was probably the worst British accent I've ever heard attempted. It was a strange mix sounding of German, English and perhaps West Indian, something...I actually chuckled and wondered if the narrator had never seen BBC or PBS, even if just to prepare for this role? The writing was pretty good but I had to also grapple with confusion about the usage of words like "him" instead of "he" and "at" instead of "with", throughout the story. Professional book editors may not exist anymore. This was a nice use of time though and the book was a relaxing, happy tale. It's worth your time if you don't take it too seriously.

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Rape-ish, Abusive, Flat Characters- Awful.

Revisado: 06-13-18

I anticipated reading fluff when I downloaded this book. I was not expecting the cure for cancer, I promise. Unfortunately, this book is exceedingly terrible. It reads like a poorly written story by a 9th grader. There is practically no character development, I can't really find much plot development either and the relationships between the characters are abusive, cheap, inflammatory, and poorly done. Even the sexual encounters are flat and dull. It all seems more like date rape and the discussions about women who behave like whores is downright repugnant. It reads like a 9th grader's round table of insults in the late 1980's. Pure garbage. I think Audible should have paid me to listen to this one.

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Smart. Well written. Well researched. Endearing.

Revisado: 02-26-18

This book is an interesting tale with characters that drew me in. They were smart, funny, strong and based on true stories. This story made me laugh and appreciate the quality writing.

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Worst of Garwood's books. Tiresome.

Revisado: 12-01-17

Little storyline or character development. No chemistry. Rote intimacy to fast forward through. Bored now.

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Well Written Yet Heart-Wrenching Content

Revisado: 02-08-17

If you could sum up The Most Dangerous Place on Earth in three words, what would they be?

Fascinating. Unsettling. Mournful.

What other book might you compare The Most Dangerous Place on Earth to and why?

There are moments this reminded me of Rules of Attraction by Brett Easton Ellis, but these characters were far more redeemable. Their series of decisions were smaller, less regrettable, less intentional. More alive.

Any additional comments?

The first chapter of this book had me sobbing. Driving home from work, heading into a weekend and sobbing uncontrollably. This never happens, I assure you. I felt the hopelessness and abandonment of these characters. I knew what was coming and was powerless to stop it. I read each chapter to see their own views, their personal journeys and if they may be able to become entangled from the web of a shared experience. I read with so much hope for them all that this may be fixable. They all learn. They all grow and evolve. They all pay. Some of this is self inflicted and some of this is the product of the negligence or occasional yet fierce smothering around them. This is very well orchestrated, well coordinated and still an emotional tale. It's an interesting story where I somehow miss a character I never knew and can never comfort or guide. From that perspective alone, this book is extraordinary.

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Delightfully Sweet Story

Revisado: 01-31-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It's a heartwarming read. It's done well. The characters are intelligent and the plot is developed. The details of the Amish life they lead are very interesting also. This was a pleasant stress buster for me.

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Light and Airy PPFF, but not silly.

Revisado: 01-13-17

Light and relaxing. A bit fluffy but not dumb at all. Better than a lot of fan fiction.

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Charming story. Treat yourself to this one.

Revisado: 01-10-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This story is very interesting and the characters become dear to your heart. While I was being entertained with their perspectives, I was falling in love with their quirks and learning so many details about their lives in WWII that I never even considered before.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This stretched my heart and my mind, the perfect combination. By the 5th chapter I was laughing and crying with them as if I was there.

Any additional comments?

The accents in this were just superb. I could certainly listen to this over again, it's such a great choice.

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Very interesting stories! Funny and rich.

Revisado: 12-22-16

Its exciting to get to know theses narrators, their deep traditions, funny and occasionally sad experiences too. Definitely made it feel like Christmas time. Thank you!

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Surprisingly well done. who knew?

Revisado: 12-22-16

I bought this just to listen to Shane East during a very stressful week. He could have been reading the phone book with this voice, this accent. Based upon the book cover, I thought I'd hate this story or find it vacuous. To my surprise, there is a solid story line. Developed characters and plot to be found here! I'm looking forward to the next in the series now...and more Shane East too please. PS, a little full of the not quite old enough to be mommy porn, but it's fine. Not negative or positive really, just repetitive. Worth reading.

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