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Great story

Revisado: 01-10-25

I like the characters and the plot. No one is completely good or totally bad.

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Loved it

Revisado: 05-27-23

I have read and/or listened to this book many times. It is a GREAT plot, well told. I wish there were more books out there like it.

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Strongly recommend

Revisado: 06-08-19

I am just going to second (or third or fourth) opinions already stated in previous reviews. The writing is superb. I have been reading articles by Jill Lepore in “The New Yorker” for many years so I was pretty confident that her history would be well thought out and eloquently written. I am perplexed as to why she did her own narration. I don’t think she’s as bad as other reviewers have made her out to be but I do think that a professional narrator would have enhanced the audio version.
My major complaint is for Audible. I am so sick of buying audiobooks that are purportedly “whispersynced” and then do not download to the Kindle app. Isn’t that false advertising? It’s expensive to buy both the ebook and the audiobook and beyond disappointing when it fails to sync correctly. Amazon/Audible needs to hire technicians who have the ability to program their products so that the customer gets what they are promised.

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Did not live up to my expectations

Revisado: 04-06-18

I think Audible has become a victim of grade inflation. The overall scores far exceeded the merit of this book. The author’s ability to write colorful yet believable characters is admirable but the plotting is problematic. It became repetitious after somewhere in the middle of the book and I lost interest. I laughed in sympathy at another reviewer’s annoyance at the over use of the “oh my gods” exclamation. I don’t think all of the dialogue was bad but it was awkward and stilted at times.
Despite these negative aspects, the basic premise is intriguing and refreshingly original. Maybe with a better editor Adeyemi can develop her full potential and become a great novelist.

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Disappointed

Revisado: 07-29-17

I have read all three books in this series. I really enjoyed the first two - I thought the plots were suspenseful and the characterizations were fairly original. Unfortunately I can't say the same about *A Twist of the Knife*. The self reflections and internal musings on Brigid's part got annoyingly repetitious - to the point where I wanted to say *alright, alright, we get it! Now move on.* Also, I got sick and tired of hearing about all the Quinn family's dysfunction. The specifics given to the reader/listener did not sound all that dysfunctional, for one thing. For another, I didn't get why *Mom* is blamed for everything. It seemed to me that as far as specific behaviors, *Dad* was more inappropriate, what with his throwing things and sharing the grisly details of his police work with children under 12 years old. All of Brigid's angst about her family of origin and how it impaired her emotionally was just not convincing. And saying that, I thought a lot of things in the book were less than credible. For example, - and I'm going out on a limb here - I think I have read that dropping a hair dryer in the bathtub isn't lethal. (used to be but safety measures now prevent)
My last complaint is that the narrator doesn't get the tone right for a first person characterization of a seasoned and tough retired FBI officer.
On the positive side, I do like Carlo's character and I'm grateful that Brigid didn't call him *perfessor* one single time in this book. I wish that his part in these books wasn't limited to the role of supportive spouse. He has a very interesting back story that I think could be used to great effect.
I can't say that I won't read anymore books in this series because the first two were great. I AM going to remove the Brigid Quinn series from my *buy new releases immediately* list.

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Pretty good

Revisado: 05-27-17

I am more than willing to suspend belief when reading detective/suspense/mystery novels. Their purpose is escape and if a book succeeds on that score i'm a satisfied customer. "Man Overboard" started out with promise but then it went overboard - pardon the pun. It has a poignant premise - the scars left on the children of suicides.
I have worked as a psychiatric RN in California for many years so I can say with confidence that neither the behavior of the mentally ill characters nor the treatment depicted are remotely believable. For one thing, no one can lock up an adult in a psychiatric facility for 10 years - 10 weeks of involuntary hospitalization is almost a stretch. Also, a person's mental health doesn't deteriorate this rapidly and it is pretty hard to kill yourself by cutting your wrists. JA Jance always has lots of money available for her characters to throw at problems but I hate to have people expecting anything near the quality or personal involvement should they need to avail themselves of psychiatric treatment. If only it could be like this.
Anyway, so I'm a wet blanket. I guess we don't read Jance for the realism.
The story was pretty suspenseful and it was touching to see Stuart make positive strides in his interpersonal behavior so in the long run I wouldn't tell others to skip "Man Overboard" as long as their expectations aren't too high.

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Not perfect but close

Revisado: 03-09-17

Actually I don't know how close to perfect this book is. The novel itself has some minor flaws (e.g. Male characters lack nuance) but keeping in mind that it's a YA first novel I wouldn't hesitate to universally recommend it. If you're a stickler about no curse or vulgar words, you might want to skip it. This would be your loss however. And although everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I would argue that this is the way people talk these days and this story would be inauthentic (is that a word?) if it was "cleaned up".
At any rate, the novel itself is very good, the message it conveys is essential in these times, but the thing that sends it to the top for me is Bahni Turpin's narration. I can see why she was awarded narrator of the year (not sure what year). Her voice is pleasing and lyrical to begin with, but after you're immersed in the story, she is so good that you don't really even notice her (which I consider the highest compliment to a narrator). She gets all the characters right, no matter their age, gender, race or socioeconomic background. I admire her so much that if she is the narrator for an Audible selection, the chances I will pick it go up like a thermometer on a hot day.
So I say, use a credit on "The Hate U Give", enjoy it and then think about it.

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Heartwarming

Revisado: 12-11-16

No one does heartwarming better than Fannie Flagg, at least if they do, I haven't heard about them. And contrary to my expectations at least, although she can get a little cornpone, it is with so much charm that it is easily forgiven. Her characters are imperfect but lovable, and this particular story, although sentimental, is never mawkish. I think everyone yearns for the type of community that pulls together to help their weakest link. This is the story of a middle aged man with an alcohol problem and a little girl who is abandoned to people who can't afford her and don't want her. All the quirky residents of a small Alabama town on the gulf take in these two lost orphans and....well lots of things happen to them but rest assured the ending is happy despite some losses they have to endure. It is a perfect story for the Christmas season.
(My only complaint is that it is a little high priced and does not have the "whispersync" feature.)

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Finally finished this after three or four tries

Revisado: 10-14-15

I came back to this audiobook after getting hooked on the TV series. I initially chose it a few years back because of the high ratings it gets on Audible. My problem is that I am not a big George Guidall fan. I admire his ability but his style grates on me – sort of like Scott Brick does for some listeners.
Having said that, I agree with all the other rave reviews that this is a well written book. It is evocative of the Bighorns and small town living. Walt Longmire narrates the story and he is an appealing hero - he has enough flaws to make him likeable and human and a self effacing tone and a dry sense of humor that is attractive. The plot is well conceived and believable (given the genre.)
I recommend this audiobook with the caveat of listening to the sample before buying to see how you feel about the narrator.

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Well written

Revisado: 08-07-15

This book was well written. I have never known much about Margaret Mead and although "Euphoria" is fiction, my understanding is that it was drawn from her life. Now I would like to know more about the real person.
So that's all positive, but this novel is largely about spousal abuse and that's a subject that's hard to read about. It's so infuriating but also sad how women let themselves get trapped in sick relationships. I know, I know...they don't "let themselves"; it's a much more complex dynamic than that would imply. Still it is frustrating subject to read about (listen to).
Also, the sad ending ticked me off.

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