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Great story-Reader’s voice wasn’t right for all characters

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

Reviewed: 07-08-24

I really like Harlan Coben’s novels. This was no exception. The main character in this book was supposed to be mid 30s I believe. However, the reader’s voice was the voice of a much older man. He did well on the other characters for the most part, but since a large part of the book was in the viewpoint of the main character, a younger voiced reader should have portrayed that character.

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The last part of the story was the best

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

Reviewed: 05-18-24

I did NOT like the heavy French accent of one of the readers (real or fake, I don’t know). It was difficult to understand at times and distracting at the very least. I did come to really like the two main characters.

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Steven Weber makes it better

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-01-23

Although I think the storyline is a implausible (but aren’t most of Coben’s storylines), Steven’s portrayal of the different characters MAKES this book. SO good!

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Unknown oppression in Romania in 70’s & 80’s

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

Reviewed: 08-08-22

During the time I was watching Nadia Comaneci in the Olympics, I had no idea what living conditions were like in Romania. This book sheds light on conditions during that time. The revolution was in 1989.

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Drifted too far away from subject

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

Reviewed: 01-21-22

I found myself agreeing with other reviewers. I wanted to hear about Joy and her life (she is the person in the title, after all), even if that meant a shorter book. It started out like that and I was enjoying it…then it became about the author and her life, her experience, her boyfriend. And did Joy talk so much about God? The book even got into politics. I am enjoying reading about Joy on various websites now.

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Overall a great book

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-12-21

The reader had an amazing range...from young to old...and different ethnic groups. The storyline was relevant to today’s times and attitudes.

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