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Engaging story and narration

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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: 03-01-25

I loved the narration and the fun AI plot device! David Tennant is phenomenal as always. The ending was logical, making the story believable.

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Insipid

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

Reviewed: 10-30-22

The storyline is boring. The characters are cardboard cut-outs. The female lead narrator places emphasis on every other word. I need to stop making purchase choices based on reviews.

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Terrible Narrator

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

Reviewed: 08-09-22

I have no idea if the story or dialogue has merit because the narrator is dreadful. She speaks as if she doesn’t understand the words she is saying. She places emphasis on the wrong words. From what I understand, this narrator has done good work in the past, so it’s strange that she would so utterly bomb on this book. I wonder if the author had a chance to listen to the audio before it was published. I would be furious.

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Confusing & disappointing

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

Reviewed: 08-02-22

I listened to about 5 episodes. Each one starts out promising but eventually becomes confusing. I realize that the people telling their stories are not professional podcasters, but they are often repetitive while leaving out important details. The end result is that the stories don’t make sense. Worse, the stories are interrupted without warning by ads or odd silences. A two-part story was separated without explanation by two intervening episodes about the practice of gaslighting. A professional editor is needed to save this podcast.

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Meandering and Dreary

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

Reviewed: 11-15-19

Although Patchett sets a good scene with well developed characters, the story wanders aimlessly back and forth in time. Occasionally, expectations are raised by promising plot twists that never deliver. The story is sad without the payoff of satisfying outcomes. Tom Hanks reads well but he doesn’t have much to work with. Disappointing.

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