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A Dog Story Not To Be Missed

Revisado: 08-03-22 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Though I wasn’t sure I’d like a story told from a dog’s point of view, Lee did a wonderful job of getting inside a homeless canine’s head. And narrator Karissa Vacker completely brought the story to life.

After reading this book, I doubt that you’ll ever look at a stray dog in the same way. This little puppy can’t locate his mother and siblings so he struggles to fill his empty stomach and stay away from danger.

That is until a little girl finds him, and her dad agrees that she can adopt him. At that point, many lives begin to change.

This is a little different than other dog books I’ve read. It captures exactly what I imagine a dog’s thoughts might be as the days go by. And Lee does it beautifully,

My Concerns
Both of these concerns are small, but at the same time kept the book from being 5 stars.

I wish the plot had developed differently. It’s not the sad part that concerned me, but rather my lack of emotion when two events happened. Maybe more of a build-up, especially to the first event, which felt very sudden, would have helped me. (Sorry, I have to be a bit vague so I don’t spoil what happens.)

The story felt a tad too convenient and predictable, though it tied together and didn’t leave any loose ends.

Final Thoughts
This audiobook was absolutely worth listening to, especially if you like books with dogs and sad, but in the end, feel-good stories.

Consider putting Steve N. Lee on your radar. After looking at all the books he has to offer, and his ability to write, I certainly am!

My thanks to the author for a gifted audiobook. I was free to express my thoughts, whatever they might be.

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Very Well Done

Revisado: 05-13-22

This was interesting, read very well, and escaped the predictability that I assumed might happen.

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Kept my Interest Though Predictable

Revisado: 04-28-22

While I definitely like historical fiction, this story focused a lot more on God and scripture than many.

if that works for you don't hesitate to reach for this audiobook.

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Definitely Worth The Time

Revisado: 04-04-22

The narration was exceptionally good and the story had no trouble keeping my interest. Thumbs up

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A Story That Will Be Remember and Loved

Revisado: 08-25-21

Listening to this audiobook was mesmerizing. The surroundings and characters were so easy to imagine that I felt transported to South Carolina in the 1920s. And I hate to admit it, but drawing to the end of this book left me sad. I may or may not have even shed a tear or two. Characters I’d grown to love had disappeared as though a magician had waved his wand over them. I was lost. After 11 hours of listening, the voices had easily become images of my imagination. Yes, all books do that to some degree. But Call Your Daughter Home is one of those books that won’t be forgotten for some time.

And then when I discovered that this was Deb Spera’s debut novel, I was really impressed. The language and background felt extremely researched and right on. The story easily conveyed what life was like in the 1920s.

Spera brings us three very unique, unforgettable women. And I don’t say those words lightly, these are women who will stick with you due to their hardships and determination. The three points of view most likely depict many women of that time. But in this case, three very different woman’s stories are gently woven together.

Gertrude is a battered wife with four young girls. They are struggling to find enough to eat and living in filth.

Annie is quite noted in the community. Her husband has dealt in cotton and now tobacco. He is also dealing in secrets. They have five children: two daughters are grown and estranged from both parents, one son committed suicide, one son has a stammer and is considered less than manly by his father, and the other son comes far closer to pleasing the father and is due to inherit all. Though the family looks fine on the outside, problems brew from within.

Retta is the daughter of a slave who worked for Annie. She also is a first-generation free slave. Because of her history with the family, she is treated with a little more respect, and in many small ways is part of the family. Behind closed doors, I’d say she is one of Annie’s closest friends. In fact, Retta is a friend to most. And though I loved all of the characters, Retta was my lady. I loved her and it pained me to lose her at the completion of the story.

Each character demonstrated the ability to find strength in times of hardship. You’re apt to find yourself silently cheering them on as they endeavor to overcome.

I can’t stress enough that this is a little community that you will come to love. But what I haven’t mentioned is that the narrators do a beautiful job of helping to make this community come to life.

My Concerns
In my case, since this is character-driven, the audiobook’s narrators won me over. Would I have felt as good about reading the book? I’d like to say yes. The story is incredibly good. But I’m not sure that would be correct. Three marvelous narrators brought well-written dialog to life.

Final Thoughts
This is a story of three strong women from rural South Carolina in the 1920s. Each woman in her own way will pull and tug at your heartstrings. I can’t recommend this audiobook enough.

Deb Spera has created an unusually well-written, captivating, story. Narrators Robin Miles, Adenrele Ojo, and Brittany Pressley, take this wonderful story to the top. I give it an easy thumbs-up.

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Interesting

Revisado: 08-10-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Though the words were easily understood, I struggled with the narrator. Ok, but no wow factor.

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Not a great plot at all

Revisado: 02-28-21

It took half of the book to finally get to the real story... something that made me care to continue listening. Narrator was very good.

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All leading to a political ad

Revisado: 08-29-20

This felt like nothing more than an attempt to bash Trump and Fox. He did nothing more than pour fuel on a nation already struggling. Disappointing to say the least.

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I highly recommend this

Revisado: 07-25-20

I loved it, both story and narration. The history intermingled with fictional characters flowed beautifully into a memorable book.

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F word throughout and some crude language

Revisado: 07-17-20

While there is so much to like about this story, there's also a lot to dislike.

While mostly I liked the characters, I had no idea the F-word would be sprinkled liberally throughout. And for me that kind of language can ruin an otherwise good book. It feels like the lazy man's way out of choosing better words.

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