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A Lady

Revisado: 01-27-25

Narrator is excellent! I look forward to more books narrated by her. There were several missing pauses between sentences that led to some confusion in understanding what was being communicated, and several repeated words/phrases; so be aware there are several production glitches. But this does not change anything about the excellent was of the narrator and author. 
Author is also excellent; I look forward to more books by her as well. Unfortunately this book reads like it was written by a high schooler dreaming of romance, and I found the historical context included to be excellent (where it was included) but very minimal. This book reads more as a fantasy romance with a bit of history than as a historical fiction that includes romance. 
I would have loved more details about setting, thoughts and feelings - and was disappointed to find the storyline jumping around constantly between scenes that didn’t feel fulfilled or finished. It is wonderful that the author understood and had a vision for what was happening behind the scenes of the story; however those are largely lacking in the physical story. I would love to see more of those included in future books. Many terms and scenes needed more detail to be understood fully. 
I also found myself grappling with how realistic many things in this book were - the main characters decisions and thoughts, the romance, etc. The inclusion of a few graphic adult type terms (talk of virginity, talk of wanting each other, etc) seemed out of place and unrelated to the general theme of the purity of character driving the choices of the heroine. Sneaking around at night with the man she was in love with seemed so out of character with the way she was presented in the beginning, talking of the women of the night as “the kind of women one did not wish to know”. Again, very much like a dreamy high schoolers perspective. 
I could definitely see the authors passion and love and dreams through the main character - and I do hope the author has found the kind of beautiful, dreamy romance that she created for her heroine in this story. 
There were short sections of this book that were beautifully and descriptively written, too - and I was disappointed when they ended and went toward more elementary writing and description of the scenes, such as romance that wasn’t as believable. 
There were a lot of comments about mouths, noses, and jaws - the same adjectives were repeated - “strong, square, full”…. I was perplexed by the description of a kiss to an “strong cheek”, and I think maybe these wouldn’t have stood out so much if there were more details in between these interactions. There are a few sections with great detail and these were excellent - I would love for that kind detail to be more prominent with other parts of the book that the author clearly understood but that as a reader, I did not understand. 
All that said, I couldn’t stop listening and had to finish the book to see what would happen with the characters. I got attached to them! Looking forward to more from this author. 

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A key in my process

Revisado: 07-24-24

Many years of suffering and effort in my relationship. This book was recently recommended to me by someone I trust and who has a lot of knowledge of my situation - and it’s amazing. I have tk listen to it in small segments because of the intensity of the reality it exposes of my experience with the man I am with but it is spot on and explains so much.

It includes chapters such as common questions women have, should a restraining order be requested, is he likely to become more violent, etc.

I highly highly recommend this book. I’ve read so many, and this one is the most competent, straightforward, and applicable. I am so thankful for this book.

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So so good

Revisado: 04-23-24

Narration was super calming.. too calming for me. When I sped up the speed to 1.2 it was a lot easier for me to stay focused.

So many things in here have literally been said to me. I appreciate how the author shares her experience, provides a pdf and questions and discussion points to identify patterns and specific struggles that result from narcissistic abuse. I also am grateful for her breaking down how so many of us being abused and are being told we are the narcissist, are not - because of specific things that we do that the abuser doesn’t do.

I recommend this book! I should have sped it up from the beginning and it wouldn’t have felt so sleepy and hard to listen to - this author is very talented and very soothing. This is an important book on the healing journey and sifting out truth from the lies we are told and believe, and why we believe them from the narcissist. This book is part of my journey to finding myself again.

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So good!

Revisado: 04-11-24

So worth the listen. Narrator is great; history is excellent. I never knew anything about rowing and am surprised how much I loved this book.

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Best narrator EVER

Revisado: 03-04-24

This book is trippy and disturbing. Well written, fantastic narrator. I don’t usually read dystopian genre books but this was worth a read (listen). Highly recommend.

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Short and meaningful

Revisado: 02-04-24

Read for book club. I’m glad I did. Descriptive and fascinating world I’ve never read much about.

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