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The story sucked me in

Revisado: 06-30-24

It took me a little bit to get into this book, but then the story-line somehow sucked me in and I had to keep listening.

This is a spicy book, so be prepared for that. I love good character development and Robinne Lee delivered on that for sure. The book was well-written and it was fun to live a luxurious life and experience fame from the inside.

The plot made sense and while you could see it coming in some ways, it still felt original and fresh, unlike many other books in this genre.

The performance was solid. I typically don’t like it when authors read their own books—I think they are too close to the subject, but the author’s acting background was apparent, and the dialogue was especially performed well.

Now I have to go watch the movie!

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Love Mary Beth Keane, but this was my least favorite

Revisado: 06-16-24

Mary Beth Keane writes believable characters and stories. She’s one of my favorite authors. However, Malcolm and Jess didn’t always ring true for me. I kept thinking of them as being in their 20s, when they were supposed to be in their 30s & 40s. I did feel that many of their life travails were relatable—infertility, marriage problems, work problems, etc. The subplot of fraud was interesting but didn’t completely tie into the story line. Ask Again Yes & Fever are two of my favorite Mary Beth Keane books & I would give both of them 5 stars. This book was not as solid. The narration was good.

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Witty and funny

Revisado: 03-21-24

An enjoyable book with endearing characters. For sure, Poppy can be a little annoying and Alex a little too perfect, but their vacations are great light reading. The dialogue made me laugh, their budget trips and dysfunctional family situations felt real, and I wanted them to figure out their relationship. Yes, you will figure out where it’s headed long before it gets there, but it’s a fun trip. Great light listen with a terrific narrator.

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Just perfect!

Revisado: 02-23-24

I loved this whole book! The characters and character development, the plot, the storyline—loved it all! Such a sweet and engaging book!

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Clever and funny

Revisado: 02-09-24

Terry Pratchett is a very skillful writer and I loved the play of words and language in this book. The only problem I had with the book is that I felt it jumped around too much at times. The story probably would be easier to follow as a physical book vs an audiobook; however, that being said, the narration was excellent and very entertaining.

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Interesting and well-told

Revisado: 01-24-24

The book conveyed a great amount of information about breathing in an easy to understand and listen to storyline. Many of the techniques are harmless and easy to try. Others seem ill-advised. Good listen but use with caution, especially if you have a health condition!

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Good, but inconsistent

Revisado: 01-15-24

Overall, I enjoyed the plot twists and storyline in this book. However, the pacing was inconsistent as were the characters. They kept insisting about how smart they were, but then kept making poor choices. The narrator for Lee had an unusual rhythm to her performance, as her voice went up in pitch at the ends of sentences. Hazels narrator’s performance was better and more enjoyable. I would give this 3.5 to 4 stars, as some parts were better than others.

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Original and Unexpected

Revisado: 01-08-24

This book was a solid “like” for me. Great narration, lots of twists, informative on a number of topics, and good representation of a population whose voice hasn’t been heard very much. Certain parts of the story felt repetitive at times (teenage love) and then other parts felt like they were boom and done, with not much elaboration (the final outcome). Overall, though, I found this to be an enjoyable and informative listen.

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Solid & Informative

Revisado: 12-02-23

This book contains a very comprehensive guide to brain health and cognitive decline. For those in healthcare, some may find some parts repetitive or too basic. However, overall it provided foundational knowledge on brain anatomy and function, tips for keeping and improving cognition, aging brains, types of dementia, and care for those with memory needs. A very good guide that encompasses what anyone can do to maintain or improve overall health and a healthy brain.

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Sweet story, especially for animal lovers

Revisado: 11-08-23

This was an endearing coming-of-age novel told as a man looks back on his life- changing events.

I love animals, and giraffes, and character-driven story lines. This fit the bill, although it was equally as plot-driven as it was character-driven. I loved following along on the giraffe’s and Woody Nickel’s journey west and the events that took place along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters in this book, but the interactions between Woody and the old man (a zookeeper in charge of the giraffes) were my favorites.
I also loved the old phrases and expressions used—my mom has used many of these for years!

I will admit the narrator had to grow on me a bit at first, but once I had settled into his voice and style, I loved his performance, as well.

Strongly recommend giving this one a try—very original and entertaining!

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