Sarah DeFeo

Beautifully written tale about family

Revisado: 11-17-12

I thought this was a magical, beautifully written book-- I found it engrossing. Karen Russell is clearly extraordinarily talented.

Regarding the narrator: At first I was also put off by her voice and tone, but I quickly got over it. For me, the narration definitely did not ruin the book. As most of the book is written in the voice of a 14 year old girl, the narrator was probably an appropriate choice, even though I didn't love her performance.

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Eh. Don't bother.

Revisado: 07-07-10

I don't know how I actually managed to listen to the whole thing. The narration was almost unbearably irritating-- affected and snobby sounding. I didn't care much about the characters. Though it picked up a little toward the end, generally speaking I was quite disappointed (esp having read a few good reviews).

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Wonderful-- honest and moving

Revisado: 08-05-09

I so enjoyed this book. Sittenfeld has done an amazing job creating the characters, especially Alice. The story is unflinchingly honest and I got totally pulled into the world the author creates: the family, the struggles of this woman as a wife and mother. What a treat to read a story, and to get to know a character, so fully developed as this.

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Great narration, so-so story

Revisado: 08-28-08

For me, this book was all about the narration. Bobby Cannavale really brings this book to life and gives the story a true New York feel (as a New Yorker I appreciate the care and authenticity of his accents, inflections, tone, and style). The book was enjoyable enough I guess, but I didn't feel a great sense of drama or tension as it unfolded-- maybe because we (the reader) knows who the culprit is from the beginning. I didn't care a great deal about any of the characters. To me it felt mostly like a great portrait of New York and the Lower East Side, but not really a riveting mystery or crime drama.

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two thumbs up

Revisado: 11-23-07

I thoroughly enjoyed this-- the experience was greatly enhanced by the narration, which was truly outstanding. Great characters & portrait of marriage, family life, the personal and political.

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Unforgettable

Revisado: 08-16-07

An incredible, moving book. A gripping story, beautifully told. I can't believe it took me this long to read (listen) to it! One of the best books I have read in a long time.

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Fun read

Revisado: 05-07-07

Very entertaining, appealing characters. I found the ending to be a bit of a let down. I don't usually read these kind of books, but I definitely enjoyed this.

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My best listen yet

Revisado: 06-25-06

This is a fantastic book, beautifully written and wonderfully narrated. I stayed up late far too many nights listening to this-- the characters pulled me in, and their intertwining narratives kept me interested. The narrators were fantastic and really added to the experience. I highly recommend this, I think it is an exceptional work of modern fiction.

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Delicious!

Revisado: 02-11-06

Loved this! Beautifully written, well read, and very entertaining. Perfect for anyone who loves to cook, eat, or is interested in the New York City restaurant scene. Highly recommended.

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