Bookworm Betty

Long but good

Revisado: 03-25-25

Great character development and story line. Sometimes it went on too long, it could’ve been condensed without the story lacking. Strike and Robin make a good team, I hope it doesn’t get ruined in the next series by introducing romance to their dynamic.

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Incredible, transformative true story of survival and love

Revisado: 08-22-24

Powerful and inspiring. You must hear this story in full to grasp how hardship and suffering can be overcome by powerful love and forgiveness.

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Thought provoking read!

Revisado: 02-21-24

Loved it, I will think about this one for a long time. Believable characters if not such a believable plot.

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Outstanding, best Ann Patchett book yet.

Revisado: 11-12-23

I loved the story, narrator and fell in love with every single character. I didn’t want this one to end!

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Simple sweet but not gripping

Revisado: 07-14-23

Kind of a grown up version of Amelia Bedelia meets Matlock. Parts were clever, and it was an easy listen. Narrator was pretty good I would enjoy listening to her again

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Ugh so bad

Revisado: 05-21-23

Not sure why people like this book, it’s definitely not quality in my opinion. Narrator is good, story is weak.

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Interesting fast paced read but…

Revisado: 04-18-23

Not the best writing, I got a little tired of hearing the characters names in every other sentence of dialog. The story was good, just a little too unbelievable to be more than 3 stars for me. Great narrator tho.

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Fantastic

Revisado: 01-23-23

Gripping recounting, wonderful writing and sharing of a bittersweet family saga. You must listen, it’s unforgettable.

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Narrators great, story just so so

Revisado: 01-11-20

I kept waiting for this book to become what I’d hoped. It seemed ripe with potential but never got there for me. The characters were well developed although in several places their thoughts dragged on way too long and I’d skip ahead. Most of the story unfolded very slowly.

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Amazing

Revisado: 03-16-18

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to anyone looking to be inspired by the human spirit, young or old.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Abbas is the star of the novel, he is clever, fearless, honest and kind. I just wish it could've had more of a fairy tale ending for his sake, however life's endings are rarely tied up neatly with a bow.

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

By listening to the author himself narrate the book, Abbas brought a level of authenticity to the story that would have been missing if it were read by anyone else. I felt as though he were reliving the story again as he read it aloud.

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

When Abbas was beaten in the alley, I felt enraged for his vulnerability. After all his triumphs and self preservation tactics, he was still just a child in a foreign city, alone and at risk with no where to turn for familiar comfort.

Any additional comments?

If you're in doubt, don't hesitate, listen to this book, it will stay with you long after you finish. Our culture often underestimates children, Abbas' story will remind you that when you expect great things from a child, they are often more than capable of exceeding expectations.

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