Yankee Bookworm

Exceptional writing

Revisado: 04-20-25

Read this book when it first came out and I think I prefer that to listening to it. The reader is too gruff most of the way through for my ear, but the last third or so I could listen to over and over, Wonderful writing.

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Needs a better reader

Revisado: 04-17-25

Since Davina's retirement, this series suffers from the lack of a really good reader. Hope they find one before the next book!

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Excellent in every way

Revisado: 04-15-25

For fans of Greek and Roman mythology, this can't be missed. Perfect reading and sublime writing weave together a masterful presentation.

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Looking forward to more

Revisado: 04-12-25

Looking forward to more from this author. Although many aspects of the book could have been more developed, as it stands it's very good. The prose and atmospehere are mostly delightful. The relationship between Gabriel and Beth takes up a little too much real estate and the characters are not quite developed enough. But for its length the themes and characters are probably as good as can be.

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Missing Davina

Revisado: 11-11-24

I started listening to this series because of Davina Porter. I was looking for books she read at the time. She's a tough act to follow and, for me, Jenny Sterlin isn't measuring up. I've heard her before and she is no different here -- her voice has too narrow a range and is too distinctive. I do enjoy the books so probably will keep listening, however. Just miss Davina. She was a rare talent.

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5 stars

Revisado: 09-17-24

Thoughtfully and sensitively read, this wonderfully written novel draws the characters and their various stories together so well. I hope this isn't the last we see of the residents of Crosby, Maine. They are at once a trial and a comfort.

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Reader a bit robotic

Revisado: 05-27-24

Fascinating history of marriage across the world and across time. Like a mini sociology class. The reader could have been more animated, less robotic.

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Another good read by Monica Wood

Revisado: 05-15-24

A solid writer who knows how to develop characters and tell an uplifting story without making it maudlin. Many readers would enjoy this book I thin k. The reader is spot on.

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Disappointing book, even worse narrator

Revisado: 05-08-24

This seemed like a few books rolled into one. Thought it would never end, even at the end. Usually I like Pat Conroy's writing better. Beach Music felt overblown and somewhat disorganized. I know that many of his readers like it best, but I'm not one of them. Jonathan Marosz's voice is hard on my ears as well. Nearly gave up a few times.

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Not as good as others

Revisado: 04-11-24

This story needed to be tightened up, in my opinion. Felt the same about The Searcher. I hope she hasn't reached the point in her career where her publisher thinks that her books are selling so well she doesn't need an editor anymore. I don't care for the narrator's deep voice. Not versatile enough for portrayal of all the characters.

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