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I loved the story, put production was problematic

Revisado: 01-18-25

Sweet, thoughtful characters, well developed and complex story- lovely insight into various lives and professions and positive overall outlook.
The only thing is that the main character’s voice was always noticeably lower, and I found I had to turn up the volume quite a bit to understand the dialogue. I noticed on my earbuds I just couldn’t turn it up enough to understand and therefore I was disappointed not to be able to enjoy this novel while on a plane.

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Just too much for me

Revisado: 08-15-23

I love Dean’s work usually but this was just so dark I couldn’t finish it. I kept downloading other books in between chapters to dilute it, but finally don’t care about the ending enough to continue poising myself with the darkness. I like his stories better when the protagonist is stronger and there is more hope and strength.

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Wonderful and smart

Revisado: 02-02-23

This one was hard to put down. Once again, another clever, interesting group of main characters, thoughtfully developed.

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Great story!

Revisado: 01-24-23

This book will not disappoint. Thoughtful, smart and interesting. Deep characters, surprising twists in the story. Makes you want a sequel.

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A lot of twists and turns

Revisado: 12-28-22

I wanted to like this story but there were a few too many twists for me. I also felt like the “nails biting into the palm thing “ was so over used. I also felt most of the characters were not defined enough and the ending left some questions.

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The first and hopefully let book I don’t like by Dean

Revisado: 09-05-21

I really tried to get over the young female narrators voice, but it just grated on my nerves. It is impossible to weave this voice with the male narrator who is the quintessential sci-fi voice of all time.

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Irritating Characters

Revisado: 12-17-20

I found the mother and both sisters irritating. The self talk, and frustrating relationships between the mother and daughters, the sisters, the husbands the boyfriends, I just wanted to make it stop. I found myself rolling my eyes and dreading the story like a bad family reunion. Returned it.

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Best book I have read in years!!

Revisado: 02-06-19

This book was so fantastic I cried when it ended. I will replay it at some point, which is rare for me- but I just don't want it to end. The depth of each character, the artistry of word play, the emotional depth, the narration- just superb. I can't wait to visit the river, and investigate the true life characters that inspired some of this tail. I love you Diane Setterfield and Juliet Stevenson- how incredible you both are.

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Deep thoughts about Culture and religion .

Revisado: 03-02-18

Would you listen to The Poisonwood Bible again? Why?

Absolutely. It is deep, thoughtful and full of reality. I loved learning about the Congo and experiencing what it would be like to be in a missionary family.

What other book might you compare The Poisonwood Bible to and why?

I really can't compare it to anything, it is quite unique.

Have you listened to any of Dean Robertson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will definitely look for some to read.

If you could rename The Poisonwood Bible , what would you call it?

"After the Congo" "The Missionary"

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Excellent

Revisado: 03-02-18

What did you love best about The Great Alone?

I loved all of this novel. The characters were real, and interesting. She gives you different angles to consider of each character.

What did you like best about this story?

The descriptive language of Alaska, the survival skills the quality of life.

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

Visiting or living in Alaska. Being married to an abusive husband ( thank God).

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

The death of the mother. How there was forgiveness and love across generations.

Any additional comments?

This is such a great story. I look forward to more books of similar quality from this author.

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