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S. Larkin

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Tricky twist

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-15-24

Heart wrenching story of child neglect and abuse and the long term damage it causes. I really did not expect the ending.

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Clever, funny, well-narrated

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-19-24

I’m love Wil Wheaton’s narration. The story is great, fresh, clever and often funny. Plus there are intelligent cats, so what’s not to like?!

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Fun

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Reviewed: 09-28-24

What a fun listen! I like the twists on the old fairy myths. Looking forward to the next book.

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Meh

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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-23-24

I loved the books by Neal Stephenson that I’ve read (yes, paper) in the past. The description for this one does not prepare you for the weird departures from the storyline. I could not get through it. Now, I will not be so excited about the next Stephenson that I see. Maybe his older work is what I fell in love with—not sure. The narrator was excellent.

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Wow! Andy Serkis is brilliant!

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Reviewed: 09-17-24

There are a few very good narrators, but professional actors bring something extra to the reading of a book. Engaging Andy Serkis to read the Hobbit was genius. Not only is he the voice of Gollum from the motion pictures but his voice characterizations made me think there was more than one narrator. And he sings the songs wonderfully! I’m so glad I listened to this recording. It was sheer delight.

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Close to home

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Reviewed: 08-24-24

I listen to this story amazed at some of the similarities to my own life. No, I don’t look like a movie star and never stood in for one or even really met one. Saw Andie McDowell at a small airport once but was too chicken to approach her. I’m not Chinese or biracial, but the conversations and circumstances around Gracie’s mom even some of the mom’s story was uncomfortably similar to my own mom’s that it hurt to remember. My mom passed away in 2010. She was suffering with dementia towards the end, and I miss the person she was before her mind and body failed her. This story brought back the sadness and regrets of that period in my life. On the bright side was the sweet success, friendships and love that Gracie found.

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What a treat!

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Reviewed: 08-20-24

I love a truly romantic love story and this one delivers. Loads of sexual tension and no graphic sex scenes to ruin the mood and energy. All the main characters are likable. One can even feel a bit sorry for Wes’ mom.

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Unsatisfying ending

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-17-24

SPOILER ALERT:
I like true crime shows where the perp gets caught. I won’t completely spoil this for you, but this story while very good and well-read left me unsatisfied. There is the promise of resolution.

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No words

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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-04-24

I have no words to describe the beauty and sorrow of this heartbreaking true story.

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Ugh! Nympho alert

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-03-24

I enjoyed the first book but thought it was a YA story and was surprised by the level of erotica. This one doubles down on the erotic so much that it detracts from the flimsy story. Isla becomes a foolish, pathetic character with which I could no longer sympathize. The back and forth between the “memories” and current day is tired and became tiresome. The ending weak and unsatisfying. I’ll never get back the time I wasted.

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