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Not For Me

Revisado: 06-20-17

I listened through Chapter 45 of 90, and not only was I not engaged in the story, but I found that I really didn't care about the characters. No point in continuing. I returned the audiobook.

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Worth the Credit!

Revisado: 10-25-16

This book by Sherman Alexis is poignant and heart wrenching. Some parts of the story are difficult to listen to, but the author does a masterful job of depicting the protagonist's story, and the ending is highly satisfactory.

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Excellent biography

Revisado: 03-08-16

I rarely read non-fiction, but I decided to try this book because of the reviews I read. It was an excellent portrait of a fascinating sovereign, and the narration brought to life the people and events of the time. Well worth the credit!

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Deeply moving story

Revisado: 12-18-15

Although the subject matter was sometimes difficult to listen to, the author presented a deeply moving story about a young teenager and her younger sister who were kidnapped by their drug-addicted mother and secreted for years in an old camper in a remote wooded area. Their lives were harsh and often cruel; however the characters are not painted in black and white; even the mother, who disappeared, leaving the girls to fend for themselves, has some redeeming qualities. A former concert violinist, she taught her older daughter to play violin and provided a manner of home schooling that placed the daughter two years above her age level academically after the girls are eventually found and returned to the father's household.

In my opinion, the book is not suitable for pre-teen children because of references to violence and sexual themes, but it was a well-written, sensitive treatment of a very difficult subject.

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Another Great Read

Revisado: 05-24-15

This novel continues the Chief Inspector Gamache series with a story that takes place outside the village of Three Pines. As always, there is a murder to solve, but the setting inside a remote monastery and the background story about Gregorian Chant provide a different slant than previous books in the series.

Another element that I particularly enjoyed was the interplay of emotions among Gamache, Beauvoir, and Superintendent Francoeur. I had inadvertently read "How the Light Gets In", the following book in the series, before this one, so I knew something of the outcome, but that did not spoil anything for me.

If you are a Louise Penny fan, "The Beautiful Mystery" will not disappoint!

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Fanciful Fun

Revisado: 03-03-15

I enjoyed this second book of the Enchanted Inc. series. Like the first book in the series, this one is light reading with touches of intrigue, romance, and magic. The narrator does a good job of bringing the characters to life and differentiating among their voices. All in all, a fun read!

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Charming fairy tale

Revisado: 02-18-15

This is a short story with excellent narration. I think the story would be enjoyable for readers of all ages.

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Amy Tan Does It Again

Revisado: 01-28-15

I have read several books by Amy Tan and have enjoyed them all. Her writing brings to life the characters she writes about, as well as the settings where the events take place. Some readers may be put off by the descriptions of life in the courtesan houses, but their existence is historically documented, and the experiences of the women and girls who worked in the houses were not imaginary.

The narration was well done and held my interest throughout the story. If you are a fan of Amy Tan, don't skip this because of some negative reviews. It is well worth reading.

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