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Stay for the Next Day

Revisado: 02-03-25

I almost returned this (hence, 4 stars) but stuck with it & am so glad I did. In addition to an interesting plot, I enjoyed the nuggets of life wisdom thrown in. This book would make a great limited series.

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This won't be my last Murakami book

Revisado: 10-02-23

As I listened to this book, I envisioned a limited film series directed by someone like Tarantino. It was interesting; it made me think. I'm still thinking after completing the novel. Contrary to some other reviews, I thought that Rupert Degas did an admirable job in narration. Was it perfect? No, but if it wasn't for his narration, I don't think I would have finished the book if I was literally reading it. I'm not a fast reader; hence, the Audibles. I am now in the Murakami Rabbit Hole, or should I say Rabbit Well.....

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Deep Dive Into True Crime

Revisado: 04-20-23

Expect to methodically examine the evidence in the Jeffrey MacDonald crime case that began on February 17, 1970. I highly enjoyed this. It was also interesting to learn about the author's repercussions from writing this book.

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Quirky Love

Revisado: 02-20-23

I loved this book. I needed an escape & this book didn't disappoint. Maybe a little predictable, but who cares. Sometimes you just want to lose yourself in a book & enjoy the story. Character development was exceptional. My only disappointment is that Audible doesn't have another title authored by Shelby Van Pelt.

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Stephen King's Next Movie?

Revisado: 10-22-22

Listening to a suspenseful/horror book is a Halloween tradition for me. I was a little lukewarm on the fairy tale premise, but this novel drew me in so much that I powered through this in a week. The narration was absolutely superb - 10+ stars. The book was so descriptive that it was easy to envision & I would love to see it in movie format also.

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Generational Tale Mixed with a Little Horror

Revisado: 08-04-22

I loved this book. For me, it was pure immersive escapism. Interesting family dynamics. Each family member was a fully developed character who remained a little elusive. A descriptive novel - I felt like I was listening to a streaming limited series. The narrator was wonderful. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time.

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Escapism

Revisado: 05-31-22

This little story provided me a lovely escape, accompanying a young boy and his two cherished dogs. While a tad predictable, following a young child's determination and freedom to pursue the old tradition of racoon hunting was very interesting. This is definitely a book that I will always regard fondly and remember it as a perfect gift for the right occasion. The narrator is excellent.

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Where was the Editor??

Revisado: 01-13-22

Written with a backdrop of the Great Depression, This Tender Land reminded me a lot of one of my favorite novels, The Grapes of Wrath. Unfortunately, this novel broke character and betrayed an otherwise beautifully written period piece by including present day political correctness. I sincerely doubt that a 13-year-old boy in the 1930s would express White Guilt. Irregardless, Scott Brick's narration was superb, and the rest of the book was wonderful.

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Wrong Casting for Narrator

Revisado: 04-16-21

This autobiography was really interesting. It is mainly focused on Eleanor's political life. Eleanor guards against discussing any real feelings concerning her personal life. Nevertheless, I enjoyed learning about this remarkable woman's journey from an uncertain child to confidant and visionary leader concerning social and political ideals. She was an amazing woman.

My main disconnect with this audible rendition is the choice of narrator. While the narrator has a lovely youngish voice, this is a memoir written by an elderly woman. A mature narrator would have been far more effective.

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But Why?

Revisado: 08-14-18

This was totally a fun listen, but it left me with a foundational plot question - why? The story line just doesn't substantiate how a newlywed couple could travel this path.

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