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LeNan C. Empey

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The sexiest characters we did not get enough of

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-30-24

I love the way the story is very waspy with an upper middle class sensibility

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Beautiful Story

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

Reviewed: 07-31-24

I loved every minute of this book. I loved the way it was written, read and unfolded. It was tragic and romantic all at the same time. It was a brilliant John Grisham legal thriller but it was also a coming of age story and a wonderful history of the Mississippi Coast. I loved this book. I loved the narration, characters and the flow of the story. This is an excellent listen.

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The Angst of Providence

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-13-24

I loved this book. The reader was super. The story was gut wrenching. The suspense level was spot on. I cannot wait to read the next one.

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A Naturalists Dream

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-10-24

I loved everything. I loved the way the characters evolved, slowly overlapped and how the chapters reflected the three main characters. I loved the deep dive into nature, the animal world and about how delicate nature’s balance is. I loved the narrator. Obviously as the author she knew how each dialogue sounded in her mind as was able to reflect that in beautiful reading. I love her gorgeous writing and use of gorgeous vocabulary.

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Devastating but True Crime American History

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-06-23

As I read this book over the last few weeks I asked all the folks around me if they knew anything anything about this part of American History. No one did. No one. This is devastating and extraordinary all at once. The writing, reading and tone of this book is amazing. Please please read this.

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I absolutely loved it

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-13-23

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I loved the reading. I love the idea. I love the sequencing. This was super fun, and I listen to it all over again.

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This Book Blew Me Away

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-20-23

It is hard to talk about this book. It had a visceral effect on me. I felt, smelled, tasted, everything that was going on. I felt nauseous and like I had small bones stuck in my throat. I had no idea where this book was going but was enthralled and horrified all at once and could not put the book away. I was so confused but utterly willing to move through the book because the writing in my opinion id gorgeous. Even with 90 minutes left I was asking my sister in law (who recommended this book) if I would ever understand. She promised me I would. She was right. This is a heavy and emotional commitment but well worth it. I’m going to have to find something really light and silly to read before I hop into Ms. Ward’s next book. And I will. Side note - the reader Christopher Ragland was fantastic. He was absolutely amazing.

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This Book is Addictive

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Reviewed: 03-24-23

This book is phenomenal. The characters are extraordinary. The evolution is amazing. The sisterhood and girl power are inspiring. I could not put this book down. I loved it so much. I hated it when it ended I’m convinced there’s going to be a movie Daisy Ridley does an extraordinary job narrating it’s fantastic overall every bit of it.

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I'm not sure how to say how amazing this book is

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Reviewed: 09-18-22

This book is gorgeous. It is a beautiful story of love, loss and found. I was a bit skeptical at first because of a talking octopus. I am so glad that I read the reviews and they were so intriguing to me, I went for it. I am eternally grateful to the universe for moving me ahead with this book. It is written beautifully with characters that are so vibrant and clear and lonely and sad and funny and pure. My heart ached. I laughed out loud. I winced. I even went to a search engine to see what the other creatures in the aquarium looked like. I felt every moment in my soul. This book is for everyone and should be read by everyone as a nod to all the quirky loves in their lives. I just bought a hard copy in large print and sent it to my mom. Marin Ireland is extraordinary in this reading. I love her anyway, but this is beyond. Michael Urie is Marcellus and he was a delight. This story is absolutely perfect - I cannot recommend it enough.

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It's Great Even Though You Want to Punch Erin

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-31-22

This is a great story. But it is a little bit bogged down in some stupid decisions. I want to shake Erin and ask her to think before she acts. Currently she acts and then thinks. But what is worse the end of this story falls short as to a solid ending.

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