Ann L

Wasted credit

Revisado: 01-19-25

This will the first and last title I'll read from this author. I was more than halfway through before I figured out it wasn't for me. Some readers will say "stick with it, it gets better." This title just got worse & more convoluted.

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A nice holiday read

Revisado: 12-18-24

This is my first time with this author. Looking forward to trying other titles. The narrator was just right.

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Weak addition to series

Revisado: 11-26-24

If I hadn't had the print copy, I may have bailed on this one. I won't be buying any more audible versions of this series unless she gets a new narrator. Sadly, a 5 min. sample isn't long enough to unveil a weak narrator. It's also not a great addition to the series.

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Beware of no character map

Revisado: 10-01-24

I inadvertently found out by looking at the hardcover title listed on Amazon that there is a character map for this book. The listing detail on Amazon pictures this map. However, it is not in the hardcover version as implied. So don't expect Audible to provide a PDF of the Elizabeth Strout Universe. You have to download this information on your own. I didn't think the narrator was bad, but because I had to keep referring to the downloaded character map on my laptop, reading this title is best.
There are many characters in the story. I enjoy this author, but am baffled that Random House & Audible are asking readers/listeners to basically swim with one hand tied behind our backs.
In spite of my complaints, this is a great story & I'll continue to read everything she writes.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 09-07-24

We Begin at the End was a 5 star title for me so I had high hopes for this one. Initially I was interested, & then things started to drag. The story didn't flow and was difficult to follow. I appreciated the good writing, but the story needed better structure. I can't share the enthusiasm of other readers. It just wasn't for me.

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Had trouble finishing

Revisado: 08-28-24

Her previous 2 held my interest, & were solid 3 stars. This one didn't work & the last 1/4 really dragged. Maybe I've just had enough of novels with 2 stories in 2 different time frames, same location. Some come together well, but his one did not. It's a gimmick that authors are turning to too often. Give me one good story in one time period,

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Not as good as her 1st.

Revisado: 08-15-24

She's an excellent writer, & there's nothing wrong with the story being downbeat as some have complained. For me, the plot seemed scattered with the characters not melding with each other that clearly. It just didn't have the punch of her first work. I'm not thumbs-down, but not highly recommending either. Emily Rankin for sure made it go down easier.

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Read or listen?

Revisado: 06-15-24

I had access to the book as well as audio. Some recommended reading over listening. I'll disagree because to me the audio had better flow. The narrator was just right. Maybe there were some print nuances, like "scare city" vs. scarcity, or "elay" vs LA, but that didn't detract from the author's purpose.
Of titles narrated from the animal's POV, this was one of the strongest I've experienced.

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Best book of the year

Revisado: 06-03-24

Outstanding writing & narration. It's not necessary to remember the novel Huckleberry Finn, which for many of us was decades ago in school. I might pick it up again out of curiosity, but this title stands alone.

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Not worth the credit

Revisado: 05-30-24

I had some issues with his first title but gave it a good review. This one was just too hard to follow. I gave up on it.

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