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Good, not great

Revisado: 06-03-23

This was the third cooking book I read in a row and that was probably one too many. But Anne Patchett recommended it so I listened. The popularity of Lessons in Chemistry still mystifies me but I loved Nora Efron's Heartburn. This book was like sitting with a friend talking on a Saturday afternoon when you're bored. The stories are interesting enough but not compelling. The author/ narrator often fell into a monotone that could have used some animation. Also for the readers who found funny parts I wish you could point them out to me. I did not crack a smile. And many sad parts about her family dynamics were too depressing.

But I'm clearly in the minority. It's just wasn't for me.

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Well worth listening to

Revisado: 05-20-23

Mel's life was ordinary until it became extraordinary, and later even more extraordinary. He narrates with enthusiam and shares many behind the scenes tidbits.

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I enjoyed this book very much.

Revisado: 04-08-23

I rarely read fiction but I'm so glad I picked up this book. It was light and humorous and sweet.

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Masterpiece

Revisado: 02-27-23

I wish the people raving about LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY would read HEARTBURN to get a taste of what excellent writing and story telling is. Nora Ephron has a wonderful way of story telling without having her characters preach and lecture. Meryl Streep makes our main characters human and vulnerable. Highly recommend this book.

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Impressive first novel, but I didn't love it

Revisado: 02-20-23

This novel is entertaining, but is very preachy. I felt like the author wanted to have a character say everything the author didn't have another vehicle to express it, but I didn't appreciate having to tolerate throughout the novel. I liked to development of the dog's character but think it belongs in a children's book. I literally never laughed and was surprised to hear other reviewers thought this novel had funny moments. And the complaint about the mispronunciation of Jack LaLanne seems petty, but bugged me as well - took me right out of the story every time. I wish I had spent the 12 hours listening to a better novel, but it was good enough to finish.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Revisado: 10-24-22

Very informative and entertaining content. Anderson Cooper is an excellent narrator. Many NYC stories.

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Extremely interesting and respectful

Revisado: 09-09-22

Wonderfully researched history of the life of the great Jim Thorpe. It is also a history of westward expansion, Native American history, sports history, collegiate sports history, racism, transportation throughout the United States, international relations, the Titanic gets a shout out - this book has something for everyone.The author did an excellent job with sensitive and complicated topics as seen looking back through the decades.

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Great sunmer novel

Revisado: 08-07-22

Well written, imaginative, mystery/thriller. I enjoyed the character and the story. I wish the back story of the Secretary of State came more into play. Why make her a media mogul and then not have any of her backstory play into the plot? But other than wondering that I enjoyed the novel.

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Fun fan fiction

Revisado: 07-17-22

I enjoyed this book. it is a great summer listen - quick and clever. Good story and I enjoyed the participation of the other STNG cast members.

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Very disappointed - cannot recommend

Revisado: 07-17-22

I did not enjoy this book. I think some authors should write a few short stories, if they have a kernel of inspiration. I feel like a few short stories were in the author's head, and she tried to tie them together with an uninspired, unconvincing time travel story. Time travel stories, especially if the traveler can control what time they travel too, are usually unsatisfying, because the obvious answer is "go further back in time and stop whatever the problem is." Fully agree with the comments that the characters are not interesting, Unique names do not an interesting character make. I loved STATION ELEVEN but this doesn't even come close. All the readers were excellent. I would not have cast one of them for their part of the story, but otherwise well done.

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