Betty C

The narration is a distraction.

Revisado: 05-01-24

The narration starts off strong but becomes a noticeable distraction as the story progresses. The prologue and Part 1 are well-crafted and engaging, with lines like "he stood under the chestnut tree, like an exclamation point at the end of a row of white houses." However, as the book unfolds, the narrator's delivery loses its dynamic range, resembling more of a monotonous recitation than the lively storytelling one would expect.

Adding to the issue is the prolonged 9-second pause between chapters, contributing to a disjointed experience. By the midpoint of the book, the monotony of the narration and lackluster prose make it tempting to just stop. Nonetheless, there remains a curiosity about where the story will lead, particularly because it's up for discussion at our book club.

A significant concern is the inconsistent use of Southern accents for two characters. Initially, the narrator speaks without an accent, then abruptly introduces it after the first sentence, almost as if realizing the character's identity. This sudden shift disrupts immersion and detracts from the overall listening experience.

There are good details that make one think that it is autobiographical rather than fiction, but I wouldn't have finished it, were I not going to talk about it with friends. This narrator is no Jim Dale !!!

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I can't hear you

Revisado: 11-13-22

I returned this book. I tried to listen; I tried for 7 hours, but the narrater (Frederick Davidson) never improved. I had to listen at regular speed - going faster would have been a nightmare.
*** His voice is very modulated and at the end of some sentences he drops his volume so low or becomes so inarticulate as to be almost inaudible. ***
I have good hearing (age 64), but I looked up how to return a book because my uncle (early 80's) found it much too difficult to decipher. The story wasn't captivating enough to put up with the frustrations of having to guess what the author was sayin, so I returned my book as well. We had both been reading because a cousin had read it (actually read, not listened to) to understand the background of current Russia.

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Ben Carson, I hope you have already read this!

Revisado: 12-11-17

This book is as interesting as any piece of fiction, but surprisingly it is not fiction. I hope that it becomes irrelevant to the housing situation in this country.

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Politics, Humor and Integrity - Excellent Combo

Revisado: 08-13-17

Any additional comments?

It's nice to hear someone in politics can maintain their integrity and be pragmatic as needed.

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5 stars aren't enough

Revisado: 07-08-17

Beware - if you start too late in the day you won't be able to stop for sleep. -this tip brought to you by a now sleep deprived "reader" (listener).

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Expert couples therapist

Revisado: 06-21-17

Esther Perel picks up on and names typical couple mistakes. this session is useful for therapists and four couples to listen to in order to learn how to avoid or correct common problems.

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A Twist At Every Turn

Revisado: 02-03-17

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

The story captured my attention very quickly. Whenever I thought it was going to be predictable, I was pleasantly surprised, to the very end. That it dealt with race is just a bonus to a great story.

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