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Today Will Be Different
- By: Maria Semple
- Narrated by: Kathleen Wilhoite
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 1,550
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,415
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 1,413
Eleanor knows she's a mess. But today she will tackle the little things. She will shower and get dressed. She will have her poetry and yoga lessons after dropping off her son, Timby. She won't swear. She will initiate sex with her husband, Joe. But before she can put her modest plan into action - life happens. Today, it turns out, is the day Timby has decided to fake sick to weasel his way into his mother's company. It's also the day Joe has chosen to tell his office - but not Eleanor - that he's on vacation.
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2 out of 5 stars
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So disappointing - Bernadette fans will be sad
- By Marty on 10-06-16
- Today Will Be Different
- By: Maria Semple
- Narrated by: Kathleen Wilhoite
Left me wanting more but not in the best way poss
Reviewed: 12-09-16
If you could sum up Today Will Be Different in three words, what would they be?
Narratively inventive, Self-deprecating , "honest."
What was most disappointing about Maria Semple’s story?
Honestly the Story was bit Anti-Climactic. This entire novel built up to a moment that was utterly the most underwhelming 'internal conflict' between a Woman and the life she has had with her sister and her own husband. Perhaps by design, the novel seemed to leave a lot of what we learn about Eleanor completely unresolved- the opportunity for a series or sequel. Lastly, in my opinion, parts of the story could be described as a bit preachy and narrow minded.
Have you listened to any of Kathleen Wilhoite’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Does not Apply. BUT absolutely fantastic performance!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Wife loses herself in her thoughts of her past and believes she's lost her only source stability; her husband.
Any additional comments?
The Performance on this is truely fantastic- literally one of the only reason i continued to the end. Had I picked the book up on my own, most likely i would not have finished it for lack of interest at a certain point in the story. The way the Author navigates between past and present, i must admit, was very inventive and enjoyable. I WOULD read another one of this Author's Stories for her writing skill; just did not like the story itself.
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The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
- By: Amy Schumer
- Narrated by: Amy Schumer
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,763
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,550
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,504
In The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, Amy mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationships, and sex and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is - a woman with the courage to bare her soul to stand up for what she believes in, all while making us laugh. Down to earth and relatable, frank and unapologetic, Amy Schumer is one of us: She relies on her sister for advice, still hangs out with her high school pals, and continues to navigate the ever-changing boundaries in love, work, and life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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mind numbing
- By katrina on 09-17-16
- The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
- By: Amy Schumer
- Narrated by: Amy Schumer
Had its Highs and is Lows (especially towards the
Reviewed: 10-11-16
Is there anything you would change about this book?
An Audiobook with lots of lists dont make for the most engaging Audio Experience. Less Lists
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo?
The Last Body Surf-- (Tear)
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Yes -- but no Lists PLS.
Any additional comments?
When the author wrote of their actual life it was very very engaging! I must say, however, it seemed like there was a lot of "Filler Content" through out the book for 'mass.' Overall, I would recommend the book to any moderate to hardcore fan i know. Decent Read.
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