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Fantastic story

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Reviewed: 05-28-25

The narrator is absolutely fantastic, even though in the beginning the sounds of different characters can be a bit annoying, but this quickly passes and the original voices give charm to the characters. I loved this book with its ups and lies, and even cried a bit, which usually never happens. I was touched and recommended this to my friends as a good listen. Now to the next book comrinui6the story.

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Funny and entertaining

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-07-25

I was sceptical at first, but the entertaining way of writing and unexpected plot twists made this a great listen.

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Not much happens

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-02-24

I didn't find this book very engaging or interesting. The narration is good but very slow, and one must put this on 1,5 speed to keep attention to the story. I do not understand the hype around this book, since to me there was little to keep me listening, and an hour before the end i gave up.

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Shocking but not surprising

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Reviewed: 08-15-24

This book is showing extreme resilience and courage of a young woman finally leaving years of abuse by the Amish. I enjoyed listening to this, even if the story is shocking and sad. It lifts up matters that are very difficult and complex, but extremely important to talk about in the society. I am now watching the documentary made of her story, and I hope her story will encourage others to stand up and leave abusive Amish communities.

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Confusing and cliched

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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-02-24

The story was all the time jumping from one person to another and I had hard time understanding who was telling their perspective at the time. Maybe this was due to the narrator rather than the book, but not sure. I felt that I also had heard this story before, it was nothing new or enticing to listen. At points I also felt that it was a love story between cliches "a broken alcoholic man" and "a fragile woman" who makes the man to change....I really like the author, and was therefore baffled how this book was so different from others that I have listened. I unfortunately wasn't able to finish the book, and I will not come back to this series.

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A tad annoying

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-19-24

I got 2/3 through but couldn't finish even if this is a very short story. This story was too cheesy for my taste and a bit too much Usa stereotypical humor/oddities mixed in. If these points don't bother you, then it can be a nice short listen.

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Wonderful continuum

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Reviewed: 07-18-24

The story continues to unravel with new twists and turns even after Rachel's passing.. Great listen from great authors.

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Too conservative, based in 50's?

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Reviewed: 05-02-24

The murder mystery story could have been a cosy listen, but this book is full of extremely conservative values and hypocrisy. I especially didn't like how it portrayed women as causing their abuse from men or that no equality household is a virtue. Is this book based in the 50's, since it sure feels like it. Southern values or not, I wouldn't recommend for a modern woman to listen.

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Entertaining mystery

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Reviewed: 05-02-24

A funny and entertaining mystery. Not most complex one, but my expectations were definitely exceeded with some twists in the mystery story. A very cousy listen, and I made me want to check other books from the author. Performance was slow so had to listen with 1,45 speed, but this didn't worsen the quality.

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Excellent besides the end

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-01-24

The book starts a bit slow, but once it rolls you want to continue. A lot of twists keep you on your toes, some of them are fairly predictable but some not. I thoroughly enjoyed listening this book, but after such a masterful telling, the ending was a bit confusing and dragged slightly too long. Overall, a very good book.

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