Snowy Marigold

Shallow treatment of subject

Revisado: 10-15-23

I bought this book hoping for a good understanding of Black Moon Lilith, especially because I have BML on my Ascendant. However, I learned very little from this book that I hadn’t already caught online, and that was very disappointing. While it may have been cathartic for the author to write about her own experience, it wasn’t helpful for the reader in understanding Black Moon Lilith Rising. The best part of this book for me was the aspect section where the author explains how Lilith connects with the other planets. I found some new information there that was quite helpful. The end section devolved into a lot of woo woo and I gave up at that point

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Not her best

Revisado: 03-23-11

I've listened to a lot of Jodi Picoult's books. This is one of the weakest. I really liked the main character, but the rest of the characters are based on simple stereotypes that at times made me wince. And there are songs throughout. Horrible, awful, grating singing. I had to fast forward through it. I don't recommend this book.

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Do a little research

Revisado: 11-21-10

The premise of this book sounded interesting. When I saw that it was set in Wisconsin, not too far from where I live, I decided to get it. The story isn't bad, but I wish the author had checked out a map of Wisconsin. Winter is nowhere near Milwaukee. Not remotely close. It was enough of an error, mentioned several times, to really irritate me. The author shows stretches of promise where one can get lost in the story, but those stretches are punctuated by awkward uncertainty. I wouldn't recommend it.

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Eh

Revisado: 03-23-10

Interesting plot, but the writing itself is often awkward. The few suspenseful moments and paired with long periods of time with little happening. Characters are one dimensional. The narration was also often awkward and poorly acted. Overall, not very good. I definitely will not listen to this one again.

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Fabulous

Revisado: 06-24-09

I loved this book. The characters are quirky, sometimes strange, and the plot took me to a place I didn't expect. It was a compelling listen that I didn't want to walk away from. I hope Gillian Flynn has another book in the works.

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Horribly horrid

Revisado: 06-24-09

This is the worst book I have ever read or listened to. High school kids write better than this. The trite similes and metaphors would be laughable if they didn't make the reader wince, i.e. "He was as fractious as a stallion scenting a mare in season."

She even used the word "loins." I though that was exclusively used in Harlequin romances or Shakespearean theatre.

If I could give a book zero stars, I would. It used up 2 hours of my life I can never get back.

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S l o w

Revisado: 05-31-09

I think I should listen all the way through books I purchase. In this case it was really hard to do that. The story moves slowly. The characters are one dimensional and I didn't care if they found the missing girl. I just wanted it to be over.

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Compelling read

Revisado: 05-25-09

Blunt. Deeply troubled. Intense. The main character of this story is, as many of us are, wounded. When she returns to her hometown, she uncovers just what the nature of that wounding is and who abused her. Intertwined is a whodunit murder mystery.

I couldn't stop listening. I spent extra hours in my art studio (that's where I listen)just to hear the story. This is the first book I want to listen to for a second time.

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Nothing much happens

Revisado: 04-19-09

I had high hopes for this book. A psychic who finds dead bodies. However, it's plain boring. No suspense whatsoever. Completely unrealistic characters. Amazingly bland. I don't recommend it.

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Couldn't finish

Revisado: 04-12-09

There is a reason there are professional book readers and this author is one of them. The author reads so fast you can barely catch the words. I don't think she breaths throughout the entire reading. It's too bad, really, because the content gets lost in this disaster.

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