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To Paradise
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: BD Wong, Catherine Ho, Edoardo Ballerini, and others
- Length: 28 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
In an alternate version of 1893 America, The fragile young scion of a distinguished family resists betrothal to a worthy suitor, drawn to a charming music teacher of no means. In a 1993 Manhattan besieged by the AIDS epidemic, a young Hawaiian man lives with his much older, wealthier partner, hiding his troubled childhood and the fate of his father. And in 2093, in a world riven by plagues and governed by totalitarian rule, a powerful scientist's damaged granddaughter tries to navigate life without him - and solve the mystery of her husband's disappearances.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Lengthy and Verbose
- By Anonymous User on 03-23-25
- To Paradise
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: BD Wong, Catherine Ho, Edoardo Ballerini, Feodor Chin, Kurt Kanazawa
Lengthy and Verbose
Reviewed: 03-23-25
Overall, this book is very lengthy and verbose. Book 1 has a good voice narrator however felt incomplete; I wish the story would proceed more on David’s and Edward’s marriage.
Book 2 is the least enjoyable read for me. Part 1 of Book 2 is just plain boring. Aside of the verboseness, the flashbacks are too all over the place. Compared to Part 2 of Book 2 on the other hand, the writing structure of a letter format is slightly better and easier to read fast-paced.
Book 3, I can’t say that I enjoyed it, it only got me through. Part 1-6 drags too much made me almost DNF. The voice narrator for Charlie sounds very flat and boring but then the story revealed the character is not a lively person, so I happened to understand and I appreciate for enhancing immersive reading experience. Charles witty and enthusiastic chapters however is easier to read and improves my motivation to read. Part 7-10 made me stay and finally finished it.
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