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Disappointed

Revisado: 05-10-24

I ordered this based on the NYT Book Review podcast, where both of the reviewers gave it rave reviews. However, I found it tiresome and not even very funny. I did stick with it for about 3/4 of the book. And finally admitted defeat.

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I wanted to like it, but....

Revisado: 10-01-23

Robert Gottlieb gave this book such high marks in his memoir Avid Reader; so I downloaded it. I listened for about an hour and then returned it for a refund. Perhaps the print version is worthy of the praise, but I found the narrator annoying. She tried, (perhaps too hard??) to give voice to the individual characters, but her efforts didn't work for me.

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A reminder that everyone just wants to be heard

Revisado: 05-11-23

This was a moving story and should be a required read/listen to anyone considering nursing home care for their loved ones. Just because they are older or less active, they remain human beings, who want to be respected, and. listened to.

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Meh

Revisado: 01-03-23

A murder. Questions abound. Subplots including sibling rivalry, a possible affair and mysterious business dealings. Several bombshells at the end … at least one of which was apparent early on. All according to the playbook. Thus, my review in a nutshell: Nothing special.

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I quit after an hour

Revisado: 11-24-22

Sorry. I gave it a fair shot, but after 25%, I threw in the towel. I assume something happened later in the book, but I wasn’t intrigued enough to find out.

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Excellent

Revisado: 09-21-22

What a talented writer Andy White was! We of course knew that (as baby boomers), but it’s always nice to be reminded.

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Is there a more unlikable character in literature?

Revisado: 09-10-22

Scarlett O’Hara at least loved Tara and Ashley Wilkes. But Undine Spragg has no redeeming qualities! That said, I listened to all 15+ hours because Edith Wharton is a master story teller whose insights and observations of social behaviors is unmatched.

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A good swimming pool book. Nothing more

Revisado: 06-28-22

It reminded me of a Nicholas Sparks book - maybe an unfair stereotype since the only Sparks book I have ever read was The Notebook, and that was years and years ago. At any rate, it was a cheesy plot that was totally predictable. Sorry I wasted an Audible credit. The narration was good, but the occasional musical accompaniments were totally unnecessary and annoying.

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Not for me..BUT I’m 75 and…

Revisado: 05-19-22

I am not a fan of magical realism or time travel or imaginary worlds. So I didn’t care for this. However it was recommended by someone much younger than I, and that generation may find it a winner. I think it was a Book of the Month club selection.

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A must listen!

Revisado: 03-19-22

Hearing Eudora Welty read was such a treat! I highly recommend. Just 3 hours … unfortunately

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