H. Robinson

Really Didn’t Care for it

Revisado: 12-13-23

I wanted more character development and I wanted to identify with one of the characters, but I just didn’t. I wanted it to be more of a slow burn. The tropes weren’t for me and the narrator wasn’t for me. I stuck with it to see if my feelings would change as the story progressed, but it really didn’t. I know I’m in the minority, but it just wasn’t my jam.

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Inspiring

Revisado: 11-01-23

Thank you for telling your story. I felt your pain and your triumphs. You are your own, and I’m honored by what you’ve shared.

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Mildly Entertaining

Revisado: 10-29-22

I struggle with romance, so take it with a grain of salt. The romance is cheesy, the adventure predictable.
Was is entertaining? A bit.
Would I recommend it? Ehhh…
That said, if you enjoy Chick lit, cheesy romance, and a “National Treasure” esq story - you’ll find this entertaining.

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Ugh

Revisado: 09-15-22

This book was a slog to get through. The beginning felt promising. I enjoyed the getting to know you / honeymoon phase Grant and Cecily had.

After that it was just so vapid and unrealistic. Cecily went against all her instincts, lied at every corner, was as stupid as Anastasia Steele or Bella Swan. She literally had zero agency.

I genuinely laughed out loud at moments that were supposed to be serious. Just so unrealistic and unrelatable.

All that said, there was a modicum of entertainment value. I did finish the book. It was the type of entertainment I derive from a B rated movie or low budget horror flick.

Overall, I would not recommend.

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Wanted A Bit More

Revisado: 08-27-22

I really wanted more consequences for Finch. What he did was CRIMINAL. He should have been prosecuted criminally, the internal school $hit was 🤬😡. The idea of having school ramifications only is so infuriating - even if realistic. Also, the likelihood of him being a good person later in life, I find that REALLY hard to believe.

That said, I was engaged and did overall enjoy the listen. I would read it again. The performance was excellent! I really do love Emily Giffin.

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Wow!

Revisado: 08-18-22

I loved it! Excellent read. I can’t say I’ve ever heard such emotion in a book reading / performance. Highly recommend!

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Amazing!

Revisado: 08-22-20

One of the best books I’ve read in a while! Seriously, what an incredible story!

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Uff duh

Revisado: 06-02-20

First off I couldn’t put the book down. I needed to know the children were safe in the end. Somehow Ron pulled at my heart so much.

I’ve met people like Shelly, they such you into their vortex with love bombing, create addictions, and slowly start flipping the script.

Horrifying. My heart breaks for the sisters, Kathy, Ron, and respective families.

Definite trigger warning. Lots of detailed descriptions of severe physical and psychological torture. Abject mind #uckary. Read at your own risk.

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Meh

Revisado: 03-07-17

Would you try another book from Jon Katz and/or Tom Stechschulte?

I don't know. I don't think so. The narrator I liked, just not the content.

What was most disappointing about Jon Katz’s story?

I recently lost a dog. I'm vegetarian, dog trainer and likely compassionate to a fault. I really needed to hear something about dogs and how we love and grieve dogs. This book was about that, but he also discussed how animals are different than humans, how we need to prioritize human relationships, how dogs are not people and we shouldn't grieve them the same. I am in the middle of grief for my 12 year old dog, and this message just doesn't jive with my heart and ethics. You may enjoy this book much more than I. I don't think everyone needs to have the same perspective I do. For me, my dogs are their own person. I don't see them as human, but I don't value them differently than a human. He discussed shooting a little lamb with a 22 caliber gun, and although I recognize the lamb may have been suffering, I struggle with his method of euthanasia. If you are like me, I don't know if you'll enjoy this book. If you are a farmer and have a different perspective, you'll likely get a lot more out of it. I wanted to like it. I needed to like it, but I just couldn't. Its one of the few books I stopped listening too.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes,

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

His discussion on grieving his dog.

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Better Than I Expected

Revisado: 03-02-17

I've loved Patricia McConnell for years and this book only deepened my respect for her. Excellent in every way.

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