M. Kim

Great story, loved the narrator

Revisado: 09-30-24

The story is very original and the characters are all very interesting. The story got a bit meandering at times, but overall, a great book;

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Lovely, heartwarming story.

Revisado: 05-26-24

This story reminds you that even when you don’t feel like a hero or the best at anything, that doesn’t mean the people around you don’t think you’re the absolute, freaking most brilliant person in the room. Loved it.

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Fantastic narration and heartfelt story

Revisado: 03-27-24

Perfect easy listen with relatable, likable characters. Outstanding narration brought characters to life! Recommend for a vacation read.

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Okay story but narrator was terrible

Revisado: 03-05-24

The narrator was stilted and robotic from beginning to end. I hoped she’d improve, but nope!

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Lovely warm story for the holidays

Revisado: 12-25-23

The narration was perfection, not grating or overly sweet. The story was funny and heartwarming and redemptive. A perfect Christmas listen.

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Least favorite of Elin Hilderbrand titles

Revisado: 09-18-22

Story was boring, characters also boring, the food descriptions were the best part. The narration was fine but the story was so slow moving with very little excitement. I honestly fell asleep listening to it in the middle of the day while waiting for my instant pot to release.

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Phillipa Soo is brilliant, relatable, funny and story is charming!

Revisado: 07-20-21

I’ve spent credits on books I enjoyed far less. This was my favorite listen of the summer. Phillipa Soo is my favorite narrator from now on, putting all others to shame with her beguiling accents and relatable storytelling. I laughed out loud many times. As for the book itself, this is the first Lily Chu book I’ve read and I enjoyed its it was easy and the characters are like able if a little predictable. She does a good job of destigmatizing depression and treatment. She touches briefly on some typical issues faced by AAPI folks but it’s not a strong theme. Overall, a great fun read, but the narration is what really makes it outstanding.

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Zero levity

Revisado: 07-10-21

I like for there to be at least some small triumphs for the protagonists in the story. There were not. I found it very desolate and dark and while historically I understand it was a desperate time for our nation, I personally needed a the characters to have a few more wins.

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Loved it.

Revisado: 08-24-20

This book was heartbreaking in many ways but ultimately a story of triumph. I couldn’t stop listening. It was the perfect blend of easy summer lit and important, thought-provoking storytelling.

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Wonderful Story

Revisado: 08-12-20

I love it when an author reads their own work because there’s a tangible authenticity that comes through. This story grabbed me from the beginning, not a page turner in the classic sense, but because I was utterly charmed by the characters. You can’t help but root for Sam and his band of misfits the entire story.

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