K. Lima

Great narration, disappointing ending

Revisado: 03-31-23

What happened at the end? I listened to it twice, but it fell pretty flat both times. Maybe there’s a chapter or two missing? Or… we’ll, I have to get the printed book to read more carefully.
Great narration, though.

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Interesting premise, too full of filler.

Revisado: 02-13-23

I enjoyed most of the book but it became more of the same, and then filled with events that didn’t really move the plot along. 3/4 of the book was good, then too repetitious.

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Wow. Charming as all get out.

Revisado: 01-27-23

J. K. Simmons did an exceptional job as narrator. The story of Ove seems ready made as a vehicle for Tom Hanks and Rolf Lassgard before him. Cantankerous and yet “his heart is too big,” literally and figuratively. A feel good book.

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Amazing story, social commentary

Revisado: 01-11-23

I love this book for so many reasons. I can figure out the characters that correlate with those in the Dickens story. The colorful turn of phrase that peppers the story are so delightful and so southern, I was enchanted. As Dickens the social life of the Victorian poor folk, so did Kingsolver. Only she went further than I could ever imagine. I’m gonna have to get a paper copy of the book so I can read parts over and over and over.

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Nice story, too much stuff to fill the pages.

Revisado: 12-26-22

I enjoyed this book, but there were times when I felt there were too many side stories. I wanted more of Henry Longfellow’s story.

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Another hilarious commentary on life.

Revisado: 12-29-21

Love this book. I’d walk while listening and often guffaw. Let out a quick loud noise, cover my mouth so people wouldn’t think it was me. Loved it.

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Amazing story, beautifully written

Revisado: 12-19-21

What a tale of resilience, of sadness without a tinge of anger or pity. The ending was one of the best I’ve read or listened to in a long time.

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Heartfelt and relevant

Revisado: 10-18-21

I love Appalachia stories, and this one was great. Cassie Chambers pays homage to her family, went through the stages of life that may have moved her further away from the mountains, but she came back and she showed her real, genuine love for the people and the place. I admire her work with the destitute women, hearing the unfair laws in Kentucky was infuriating, but she did everything she could, and made a difference.
I recommend this audible book. The author also narrated, and her drawl sounded like she was both from the mountains and also the city. Loved it.

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Heartwarming story

Revisado: 03-29-20

My son and I loved listening to this book and talk about Edward’s travails. He really changed a lot and it gave us lots to think about. My son is 10 and just listened a second time and he enjoyed revisiting Edward.

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