LauraMay George

I wanted to like it, but it wasn't for me

Revisado: 10-21-24

I have enjoyed Matt Haig's previous novels, and wanted to enjoy this book, but had to force myself to finish it. I found the main character unlikable, and while I enjoy the narrator as an actress, she was doing a whispery type voice for the main character that didn't help me like her any better. The supernatural elements were fine, but the character's constant pity parties and reciting math theories were additional layers that grated on my nerves.

Listen to the preview and if you like it, enjoy the book. Otherwise, this might be better in print.

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An easy listen in the background

Revisado: 04-18-24

The story was good for background noise, as it's fairly shallow and repetitive. All real issues are wrapped up in a neat bow and there's little character development.

At one point the audio book pauses, you hear the turning of pages, and the book resumes.

Good for when you want a story but are focusing on other things.

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A good story, but repetitive and contrived

Revisado: 01-22-24

I picked this up on the recommendation of a friend. The story jumps back and forth between the historical apothecary and current day woman. Their stories are parallel and repetitive. I have never been a big fan of characters whose sole obsession in life is having children; I tend to find them a little bit one-sided and contrived. If you like stories about women who have been wronged and seek revenge, this is a great story for you. If you like stories where women lament that their life mission is not fulfilled because they've not had children, this is a good story for you. I am sure that for the right reader this is a great book, it just wasn't the right book for me. I will say, that the narration is excellent! The accents and differentiation are very good and it was enjoyable to listen to you, even when the story was a little bit grating.

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Frustrated by narration & recaps

Revisado: 07-05-23

I loved the first book and downloaded the second right away. While there are two narrators, both seem to struggle with accents and differentiating the characters. They story is good, but it's full of recaps and and on a cliffhanger for the next book instead of being a stand alone story. I will listen to the next book in spite of this.

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Like others have said, it's poorly written

Revisado: 06-14-23

I chose this title because I wanted some info on Frida Kahlo and it was an hour or so long. However, after the first 15 minutes, I had to stop listening. I went back for another 15 minutes but couldn't bring myself to finish. The writing is mediocre and juvenile and reads like a list of facts poorly strung together with no coherent story. Speculation runs rampant and much of the "story" includes her family and not her. Please pick a different book.

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What a great story!

Revisado: 02-08-21

My book club picked this for black history month and I've loved it so much I've listened twice! Great story, well narrated, quick paced and thoroughly enjoyable!

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So good!

Revisado: 08-27-19

I don't normally enjoy a mystery or thriller, but after reading such wonderful reviews of Whisper Man I had to give it a try (and I'm glad I did). The suspense runs throughout the story and is told wonderfully from several characters points of view. While it leaves room for a sequel, I don't expect that we will see one.

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An okay story for casual listening

Revisado: 08-03-19

This book was very average, easy to listen to in the background, with a story that wrapped up neatly. No challenging characters or big ideas, more of a summer fluff piece. I don't think I'll remember the story very long, but that's okay too. No hard feelings toward the book or author but nothing remarkable either. Just casual and easy.

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A Trite and Predictable Religious Allegory

Revisado: 04-23-19

Ugh. It started well enough but ultimately I stopped and started this story about 4 times over three months.

It's a readers theater of one dimensional characters with no depth and comically simple resolutions are offered to each "problem" encountered.

Dull vocabulary and oddly dated and upsetting stereotypes. Thank goodness Stanley Tucci is enjoyable because it's the most redeeming quality.

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Wow! What a fantastic story!

Revisado: 04-23-19

This is a great story! I don't know how I've missed this title for so many years. It's well worth the listen and will keep you intrigued all the way through.

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