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The Girls
- A Novel
- By: Emma Cline
- Narrated by: Cady McClain
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 4,058
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,556
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 3,571
Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult and the man who is its charismatic leader.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I'm not even through the first chapter
- By leelee8888 on 06-14-16
- The Girls
- A Novel
- By: Emma Cline
- Narrated by: Cady McClain
5 Stars!
Reviewed: 01-16-17
Highly recommending this book!
Emma Cline's short and clipped way of writing draws you in and places you in the world she's created. I couldn't stop once I started.
This book is brutal and honest- nothing is sugar coated and can be shocking at times but that's what made the story hard to put down. A really raw point of view on a young girls need to fit in and the feelings and experiences that come with growing up and finding your place.
I listened to the audible version and it added so much to the story- great performance by the narrator!
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The Twilight Wife
- By: A. J. Banner
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 194
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Story4 out of 5 stars 193
Thirty-four-year-old marine biologist Kyra Winthrop remembers nothing about the diving accident that left her with a complex form of memory loss. With only brief flashes of the last few years of her life, her world has narrowed to a few close friendships on the island where she lives with her devoted husband, Jacob. But all is not what it seems. Kyra begins to have visions - or are they memories? - of a rocky marriage, broken promises, and cryptic relationships with the island residents, whom she believes to be her friends.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mediocre, ordinary listen. Would not recommend.
- By kathleen on 01-10-17
- The Twilight Wife
- By: A. J. Banner
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Great Read!
Reviewed: 12-31-16
This book had me hooked from the first chapter. I immediately felt in sync with the main character and couldn't wait to unravel her story.
The storyline reminds me of The Girl On The Train- dark deception that slowly reveals itself through memories and flashbacks. I loved the way the flashbacks were seamlessly intertwined into the present day narrative.
It was a tiny bit slow and repetitive in some parts and I would have liked the 'big reveal' (of Kyra finding out the truth) to go on a bit longer without Jacob finding out- the ending came very quickly for me. That being said I still really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good and easy mystery read!
+ the audible narration is two thumbs up!
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