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Sweet story that will have you rooting for the characters

Revisado: 11-28-23

This book was the last one I read in the series because I wasn’t sure if I could stand the main character based on her from the first book, and also the narrator took some getting used to. But I circled back after completing the other books in the series and am so glad I did. I put the narration speed on 1.2x and that helped considerably. The characters have unseen depths and sweetness that will quickly draw you in and get you rooting for them. It’s also great fun experiencing events from the first book through other points of view.

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Good Lessons and History If Can Get Past the Narration

Revisado: 09-20-23

Many of the reviews are accurate to point out that this title has a good “moral to the story” and shares interesting history. Of note, it does have a modern treatment of the characters that another reviewer picked up on, and that was helpful to have in mind when listening.

The narration was a tough one to listen to, but knowing that going in from other reviewers helped me stick with it and press on. The narrator’s voice is pleasant. However, the pacing was erratic, and the word emphasis and enunciations were strange. I remedied it enough to get through by listening at 1.2 speed.

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Just didn’t strike the right notes for me

Revisado: 10-26-22

While the author’s attempt at a more elevated storyline was admirable, it just didn’t strike the right notes for me. The main character was difficult to relate to or cheer for. The overall result was a story that tried to reflect the realities and trials of life while being set against an escapism landscape eg Scottish castles—it all just never did come together. And maybe that’s truly life.

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Rich dramatization brings the story to life

Revisado: 02-28-22

Several reviews comment that the dramatization leaves out elements of the original book that are hard to overcome for fans. Having not yet read the original, I found this version engaging and well narrated. Although some voices were hard to distinguish at first, you eventually pick up on the differences in the characters and can follow along. Well worth the listen for a charming, poignant coming of age story.

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Cute and Relatable Story

Revisado: 08-04-21

This was a fun story with a very relatable main character. Although there were life challenges faced by the characters, the author wove in humor and sweetness. The narration was also brilliant. One of my best “reads” of the year.

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Charming and Witty

Revisado: 12-01-20

Michael Whitehall is the perfect narrator to bring to life his humor and perspective in this book. A genuine look into the people and experiences that shaped the author, peppered with his trademark wit.

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Skillful Illustration of Real Life Challenges

Revisado: 07-17-20

This story won’t be for everyone, but it’s a faithful accounting of the challenges people work through in real life and their walks of faith. It provided valuable insights into our religious and societal practices and personal tendencies.

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Surprised How Much I Loved It

Revisado: 04-22-20

This was a book (and movie) that I admittedly passed over, thinking it would be “shallow” and I would need to be in the mood for that. However, I gave the movie a chance first and liked it, so I decided to try the book. So glad that I did! The book has more storyline. It is rich in character depth and plot, and as near “realistic” as can be for this genre.

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Hilarious Moments and Superb Narration

Revisado: 11-15-19

This is a funny listen and the narration was spot on. The storyline is basic but it’s packed with “that’s so how it is” situations and dialogue.

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Beautiful Book

Revisado: 10-30-19

Original storyline, lovely narration. There is depth to the characters to draw you in and just enough pace to keep you entertained.

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