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A great ensemble cast of characters

Revisado: 05-03-24

This is a great story, not action packed, but well crafted. I liked the growth of all of the characters.

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It’s a very full story, and all of the characters grow.

Revisado: 01-28-24

On occasion I thought the reader sounded like AI. Sometimes she spoke too fast. Overall I loved the book!

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Love the book, but too much whispering.

Revisado: 05-08-23

The book is interesting, fun and poignant. I did not like the new reader, because she whispered too much. At times that made it very hard to listen to. The original reader managed to balance Joyce’s diary musings with normal introspective voice. I question whether the director helped the reader as they should have. The reader was otherwise competent.

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An old favorite, beautifully read

Revisado: 09-01-22

I read this book back in the 80’s when it first came out. It set me off to read all of Robert Goddard’s other books. I was concerned that if I listened to it now it would loose some of its luster in my memory. It did not. I’m so happy that Mr Shelley did the reading. It was perfect! On a side note: A year after I first read Past Caring, I had such a craving to read something else by this author. I couldn’t remember his name, just the title. I went to the bookstore and searched for Past Caring so that I could make the connection and find another book by this author. I searched every section, and read the back of countless books. Disappointed, I chose a book that looked like it would satisfy my yearning. It was winter, and while sitting in my car warming the engine, I took out my new book to thumb through it. Inside the front I read, Past Caring by Robert Goddard. That remains my favorite serendipitous moment.

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Exquisite!

Revisado: 07-15-21

I wish I could take back every 5 star review I have ever given and have this one stand alone. I know this book would not be for everyone, because the emotions are deep and raw. If you are in the right place and are brave, you should read it. Simply beautiful!

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So many unanswered questions!

Revisado: 04-10-20

My biggest complaint with the book, was that the most important aspect of the book remained unanswered. I re-listened to the last half hour of the book to see if I had missed something, because it ended without resolving the problem. Spoiler alert:
They didn't fix the thing, and if he had gone down hill so fast in 4 months ... I was disappointed with that. I did think she should have given more story time and details to the other characters. The book would have been so much stronger.

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Same great characters, weaker story than usual

Revisado: 10-31-15

What made the experience of listening to The Long Way Home the most enjoyable?

The characters are wonderful. The story did not hold up to the usual standards

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Things would not have turned out as they did if they had not gone looking in the first place. There would have been a happily ever after. Their search set things out of balance.

What does Ralph Cosham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's a very good performer. Each character is well developed and recognizable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Ruth's wisdoms are my favorites.

Any additional comments?

I didn't think I could be disappointed in a Louise Penny book, but I was worn out at the end of this one. I needed a breather with another series before listening to the next book.

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