Kathleen

I stayed up all night listening!

Revisado: 11-13-12

If you have ever had a "friend of the heart" and lost her, this book will inspire you, bring you to tears and laughter. Grace, although damaged is never pathetic. She's strong and caring. The cast of characters is fascinating, and the story weaves together like a seemless tapestry (purple prose)

I loved the deep southern voice of the narrator who brought these people to life. One of the most touching books I've listened to in a long time.

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A captivating story

Revisado: 10-02-12

What did you love best about A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty?

I am unable to pick one thing about this book. I loved all of the characters, the narration, and the sweet story. I laughed aloud throughout, and cried in places.

What other book might you compare A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty to and why?

Not sure if I am able to compare this book to any other. It's a book that stands alone, in it's story, characters, and narration.

Have you listened to any of Joshilyn Jackson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've never listened or bought any of Joshilyn's books before, but now have all of her books in my wish list.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book twice. The first time in one sitting which is something I rarely do.

Any additional comments?

This a sweet compelling story about the triumph of three outstanding Southern women. A fabulous listen.

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spoiled by narrator

Revisado: 04-22-12

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

I would only recommend it in written form. The narrator totally distracted from the story.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He made Banks sound (to quote my Yorkshire Dad) A pompous pratt. Stilted nasal narration, and no resemblence to either a Yorkshire or southern dialect. The narration waa so annoying that it spolied the whole book.

Any additional comments?

I note the same narrator has been used in another couple of Peter Robinson's books. I shall buy them to read as I cannot listen to this narrator "murder" another good book.

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A fabulous narrator

Revisado: 02-28-12

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

Yes, as I feel the story and narration give a great picture of the wild and wonderful Yorkshire Dales and area.

What did you like best about this story?

A complicated thriller with many twists and a great ending.

What about James Langton’s performance did you like?

Having lived in Yorkshire many years ago, although I was not born in Yorkshire, and have lived in Canada for over 40 years. I loved his spot on Yorkshire accent, plus the variety of dialogues, melodic voice. I can visualise Inspector Banks vividly, and the many of the Yorkshire fellows I nursed during my training in Bradford Yorkshire.
Peter Robinson's descriptions of the social problems are handled very well.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The great Yorkshire accent, and description of the countryside and cities brought back many happy memories of my father, who was a Yorkshireman to his core, and took me on many hikes over his beloved moors.

Any additional comments?

I have read (and listened) to all the Inspector Bank's series,and enjoy James Langton's narrations very much.

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