Christine Gallo

Another Reader’s Read!

Revisado: 12-17-20

As I have mentioned about only a few other books I have had the privilege to review, this very special novel, “Lies the Mushroom Picker Told” by Tom Phelan is a book to be savored by all it’s readers/listeners.
The characters are portrayed with such depth and care, even those who make only momentary appearances at market days, court hearings or in school yard brawls.
Oh how I hate for these great books to end, now to find another to start again!

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Wonderful actors, bravo!

Revisado: 12-11-20

Thoroughly enjoyed the performance; however the stories seem to have become formulaic as have the predictable sex scenes. After listening to 3 books I believe it is time to look for another “hot”, “steamy” writer.

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Become totally immersed in this book!

Revisado: 12-07-20

I leave the summation of the story to Audible, because a novel like this one doesn’t come along often, certainly not often enough. If only there was some place to find gems like Elizabeth Edmondson’s “Villa in Italy” and other such good, good reads!
Years ago there was a much loved catalog of excellant and well curated books called “A Common Reader”. The editor, James Mustich Jr was often fond of noting whenever he was suggesting a book his wife would refer to as a “readers read”. A novel she could lose herself in for days or weeks. I feel certain “Villa in Italy” would have met their highest recommendations. In fact I believe I will put it on my friends Christmas lists this year in hopes they might take the time to listen to this outstanding audio performance by Nicolette McKenzie or lose themselves in a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Each character is richly portrayed, their stories cover a generation and a time in history so troubled, full of pain, resourcefulness, tenderness and enormous talent. These are people I feel like I might have known and will not soon forget.

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De-lightful!

Revisado: 11-30-20

What a cozy fun listen while isolating mid holidays in our dreary grey north eastern city weather. Chosen based on the strength of the actor who did her usual flawless performance, I am delighted to discover an author new to me and look forward to more adventures in this series.

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Oh dear...

Revisado: 11-22-20

“A Purely Private Matter” by Darcie Wilde is so poorly performed by Sarah Nichols that I have to wonder if this is her first audible experience. Initially it seems some of the female characters have deeper voices, a few of the male subjects are spoken in a higher register (except for the one or two who only growl), but then I either adapted to the strange vocals or Ms. Nichols modified her performance.
On reflection, reading this novel would probably have been much more enjoyable.

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Oh. My. Gosh.

Revisado: 11-19-20

My heart is still pounding. This Audible Original kept me unwillingly riveted from its curiously innocent yet ominous beginning to its heart stopping ending. I usually avoid anything remotely this unsettling, so I was caught off guard by excellant reviews, the books short length (I mean, how frightening can any novel possibly be that only lasts a couple of hours?!?) and how quickly I got taken in by the relaxing yoga retreat introduction.
Just shows how naive a reader I have been!

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I kept waiting for the depth..

Revisado: 11-19-20

Supposedly the narcissist is not capable of emotions or feelings for others, but a novella devoted to following such a character from one heartless encounter to the next left this reader unengaged.

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Who do I thank first?

Revisado: 11-14-20

Of course, it must be said kudos go once again to Sherry Thomas for creating this engaging series with characters so colorfully drawn I almost expect to be able to bump into anyone of then the next time I wander London streets.
Kate Reading your talent as you perform audio books has to leave other actors running back to their coaches, hoping one day to be able to move as seamlessly from character to character as you do.

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How many names can a character have?!?

Revisado: 11-09-20

Excellant read, «read» being the operative word. I finally borrowed this book from the library to keep track of the various names each character used at different times in the story! That didn’t stop me from selecting the next book in the series, hopefully a little easier to follow in the audible format this time!

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What a surprise

Revisado: 11-03-20

Who would have thought that such a delightful romance mystery or mystery romance could be so successfully narrated by a man? Justin Hill is an accomplished surprise, an actor I will look forward to hearing perform many books to come. Bravo Audible, you knocked this one out of the park!

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