Robyn E. Ellis

Timely drama set during the pandemic

Revisado: 12-18-23

While none of the characters are likable they are very well developed, and the plot unwinds with present and past in pacing that is well measured.
I loved Meredith's judgments about her book club and her mother in law. They were a mix of petty and justified.
Amber is still in the gripes of a high school infatuation with Joe that took her life off course and threatens to do that again.
Joe is trying to be good, but it's not his nature. He wants to change but maybe that's to help alleviate the guilt for his many miss deeds.
Some reviewers took issue with the perceived politics but this books takes place during the Trump reelection, campaign and the already deep divide was deepened. To not have characters ruminate on it would have been a big omission and Lippman capture to tone and the feeling and language of the pandemic masterfully throughout.
The ending also contains a great couple of twists.

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Aaah just what I needed

Revisado: 10-24-23

I was looking for something I could sink my teeth into and having no luck. I had just decided to reread Adrienne Brodeur's memoir because I knew it was good and could fill the void. Imagine my surprise when I saw she had a novel. This book was highly entertaining. It had comedy, wonderful narration, and interesting characters. I hope she writes more books soon!

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One of my favorite TC Boyle books

Revisado: 01-11-21

I enjoy TC Boyle's writing and this is the beginning of what I consider a certain era of his work when he began exploring two of his best themes; historic settings, and when opposing communities or ideals collide.
The story it amusing and all the more so because of the narration. I can still hear the narrator in my head describing Ronnie, or Pan and just delivering his inner voice so damned well.

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SO SO SO Good

Revisado: 01-11-21

This book is so well written. Its pacing is spot on and the internal monologues are entertaining and at points humors. After finishing this I picked up her other book, the Song of Achilles which was also a great read. I'm looking forward to whatever she does next.
The narration is also really well done. I think this the type of book that one really should listen to if possible, because myths are really meant to be heard.

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snippets

Revisado: 01-11-21

The first few stories are interesting and overall the writing and characterizations are quite good but it begins to falter by the middle and the "stories" feel like sketches at best. I expected more development and interconnections based on all the rave reviews.

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Meh

Revisado: 01-11-21

This book started off ok with the development of the characters and the family dynamic but by the end it had a so what kind of feeling? The story really would have been better as a short story and even then it might have been a bit thin plotwise.

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less entertaining than the actual bible

Revisado: 01-11-21

This got such good reviews but it's so flat and boring. The narration is also very flat. No character development and very little points of interest within the plot. Recommend skipping this one.

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Great collection well narrated

Revisado: 01-05-21

This narrator is great, and brings a lot to the stories which are all very good. I've read very few Atwood novels and don't consider myself a real fan of hers but these stories are nicely dark and entertaining enough to have me reconsidering that stance. Each one is about an hour and has lots of wonderful descriptions and language. These would be nice to share as a listen on a road trip with more people.

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maybe it would have been better as a short story

Revisado: 06-17-20

5 hours in and still nothing much has happened. Character development is belabored at best.

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too bad it wasn't better

Revisado: 01-29-20

To begin the narration was terrible. It was flat stilted and difficult to ignore. The story started out strong enough but that also changes. It felt very rushed by the end.

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