Lady L

Predictable and Ridiculous

Revisado: 09-16-16

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Characters needed more depth. How can you possibly feel sorry for all these self-serving people? Even from the first few pages we learn that Anne and Marco have made the decision to leave an infant at home alone so they can attend a dinner party. Ludacris.

What was most disappointing about Shari Lapena’s story?

With two-dimensional characters and telenovela-worthy plot "twists", I did not enjoy this book. The story is driven by characters that the reader/listener can't possibly feel anything for. The only character worthy of sympathy is the missing baby, as she is the center of the selfishness surrounding the adults' lives.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Although the narrator but forth effort, the constant edge and urgency in her voice did not guide me as a listener through the story. Perhaps this was intentional, so the listener would feel the "tension" of the situation and experience the events of the story as the characters are experiencing it, but it was ineffective. Narration ended up just being grating.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Couple Next Door?

Main plot twists were revealed far too early in the story (supposing you didn't see them coming a mile away in the first place).

Any additional comments?

Sigh. I watch lots of Lifetime and this isn't even worthy of a Lifetime made-for-tv-movie script.

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Brilliantly written, absorbing narrator

Revisado: 07-29-16

Loved this book! I was hooked from the first page. Fontana's narration brought the characters to life.

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Meh

Revisado: 03-08-16

I enjoyed some aspects of the story: character description, setting, the moments that are supposed to be nostalgic of your first love. I couldn't stand certain characters, however. I don't really care to read about people who are doormats. Very two-dimensional overall. Story was too superficial for me.

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Superb narration brings life to classic story

Revisado: 12-15-15

I recall struggling through reading The Jungle in high school. I enjoyed the story but found the thickness of the names and language difficult as a teenager. Casey Affleck's narration of this story is truly spectacular. He brings life to the flow of the text as well as each character. Fantastic. Made me love this story in a way I wasn't able to years ago but wanted to.

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Hidden gem

Revisado: 09-14-15

I love Tom Perrotta's writing. I was also very intrigued by the plot of this novel. Perrotta makes a fantastical scenario relatable. Having read it years ago I was very impressed with Denis Boutsikaris' narration and his ability to further bring Perrotta's characters to life. This book is one I revisit often.

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Portrait of A Family

Revisado: 08-05-15

O'Nan paints a portrait of a family searching for their missing daughter. With his gift to reveal that magic in the mundane, this is a book I enjoy over and over.

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