Mrs.Chablis

Fun for all ages

Revisado: 11-14-24

A young girl and her grandmother go on an adventure in search of mermaids along the barrier islands of Georgia. In particular, they are searching for the mythical Siren's Harbor where all of the mermaids of the world congregate on the Winter Solstice. I enjoyed the escapism of this sweet little fairy tale -- it combines magical realism and themes of family ties in a way that transcends the "young adult fiction" genre and appeals to adults as well.

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Long but worth it

Revisado: 10-17-24

I love that this was broken up into a series of lectures, approximately 30 minutes in length each. What could have been overwhelming was broken up into easily digestible bites, and I was able to work this into my schedule whenever I had a half hour or so to listen in. British historian Robert Garland does a great job explaining ancient history from the point of view of the people who lived it; and for the first time ever I was able to consider -- in detail -- what it must have been like to be an ancient Egyptian building a pyramid, or a young Viking warrior landing on the shores of England at night just before an ambush. Highly recommend this to those who have a sketchy or patchwork understanding of history and want to dive deeper in a way that's not too heavy.

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Well written but I hated it

Revisado: 07-01-24

Gorgeous narration and elegant writing were not enough to save this one for me. Completely depressing subject matter. I don't know how this poor, longsuffering author made it from childhood to adulthood with such a despicable mother. By the midway point of the book I absolutely couldn't stand that woman one minute longer. What a disgusting human being.

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Poignant

Revisado: 05-21-24

This is a beautifully written coming-of-age story set in small town Minnesota in 1961, and at the center of it all is a family that struggles to find the grace of God amidst a series of tragedies. Despite the dark undercurrents in the plot, this was a rewarding read and I recommend it.

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Blah

Revisado: 03-29-24

I kept waiting for this to “click in” for me but this was a disappointing read. On the surface of things it sounded a bit intriguing— the elderly man isolated during Covid, the mysterious young woman showing up at his door claiming to be a long lost relative. The very ending wrapped up all the loose ends and questions and that was more engaging for me. But overall, I don’t recommend this one.

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A very compelling story

Revisado: 03-28-24

Prior to reading this memoir, my only impressions of Princess Diana's brother were that he was once nicknamed "Champagne Charlie" for his partying ways, and he later gave that unforgettable eulogy which still gives me goosebumps to this day. Things are not always as they seem, and sadly that is the story of his life. It's heartbreaking to think of what this one lost little privileged boy experienced at boarding school, far from the protective eyes of his parents. How brave of him to come forward and shine a light on the crimes experienced by him and others at the Maidwell boarding school. In that sense, this is an uplifting story of empowerment and survival.

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Interesting

Revisado: 03-03-24

A slice of history from the Victorian era, from the angle of Prince Albert, his life and times. It was well written and narrated, and the pacing was on point. This was an enjoyable escape.

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Incredible story

Revisado: 02-20-24

Incredible story that all began with an old, worn out photograph of the author's father and a nameless buddy, taken when they were Marines at Okinawa during World War II. The author embarked on an epic journey to find out the identity of the mystery soldier, and to bring him home for burial at Arlington. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.

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Charming, romantic fun!

Revisado: 02-20-24

This is a fairy tale for grown-ups, in which happily ever after means love rekindled and renewed. Very entertaining and I loved it!

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Loved this

Revisado: 01-29-24

It's been a long time since I've heard anything on Audible that made everything around me stop. I was never that interested in the Theranos scandal, but this re-telling by the whistleblower, Tyler Schultz, had me on the edge of my seat. Good, old-fashioned storytelling at its finest. Highly recommend!

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