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The Hardin Family

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Exquisite narration, wonderful story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-24-25

I love how the author approaches stories of mythology from the character's point of view, rather than the bard's. Thoroughly entertaining novel and perfect for to the narrator.

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Poor sound mixing nearly ruins it

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

Reviewed: 03-17-25

The story was great up until Chapter 13, when the princess character became overbearing. The reader was great and dynamic but the person editing the sound should be fired. Every female voice is quiet and hard to hear. I have to jack the volume up to hear their part then get blasted in the ear when the narrator comes back in. Annoying as crap and ruins a good ending argument by one of the better characters.

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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: 01-18-25

I absolutely loved this book and performance. It is damn near perfect. Humor (dark and light), intertwined story lines, mystery, cleverness, touching moments - all made better by the quality performances. I truly laughed out loud and gasped at times, which I rarely do for audio books. This one gripped me from beginning to end, and I loved every minute. Please, sir, may I have some more?

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I had no idea how influential the movie was

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-30-24

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I especially enjoyed hearing the stories from the people involved and the story of how the trio developed their talents through theater. I'm inspired to put down my laundry and ignore the professionals for my next endeavor.

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Addictive listen, worth the price

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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: 07-10-24

Good gracious, I enjoyed this book, with it's twists and turns. I especially enjoyed the narration style and actors. I would highly recommend it, even at full price. It's one of only a handful I would give this high praise.

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Very good story, anticlimactic ending

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

Reviewed: 07-04-24

I enjoyed the novel, even the passages about race that were hard to hear but necessary to remind us that bad things still happen and equal treatment for all has not been achieved. The chapters leading to the resolution were active and involved, keeping me locked in to the story; I wish the resolution had carried the same energy. By comparison, it was flat. I loved the way the narrator played Grandma Nora; I could feel the generational love through his reading. I would recommend this book, if nothing else than to see and hear the story from the author's and narrator's voice/point of view.

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Good story, interesting narration

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

Reviewed: 06-08-24

I like the story very much. Be patient; the first half feels a bit slow but it's setting up the story well. I like the narrator's tone but her American accent is so bad in places that it's a distraction and hard to understand. Also I've never heard anyone take so long to say "twenty-twenty two" and it got to be a giggling point toward the end. But overall a good story and enjoyable.

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Magical performance of a lovely book

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-06-23

This book is lovely, and a wonderful story with interesting turns and events that have just enough foreshadowing to keep you hooked.

Four stars for the story which has too much detail for my liking. If you like Tolkein for detail, you will like this book. The first few chapters were good, then the book slowed a bit before the second part, after which i was terminally riveted. I'm glad I was patient, because I almost left the story before that important point. Additionally, the ending was abrupt and left me wanting.

Five stars for the narration, and more if I could give them. The pace was slow then urgent in all the right places. For the rest of my life I will hear the words Emmet, Lucien, Seredith, and Darnay in his voice, and gently my heart will melt.

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Enjoyed this very much

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-30-23

The story was well written and a great insight for anyone who followed the band in the 80s on. Hearing the author read the story was an added layer of interest and made the book come to life.

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Footnotes are distracting but story is fun

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

Reviewed: 11-13-21

Good story, great continuation from Crazy Rich Asians. Footnote reading kills moments though. Reader did best possible job in face of poor direction.

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