
A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Joshilyn Jackson
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By:
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Joshilyn Jackson
A Grown Up Kind of Pretty is a powerful saga of three generations of women, plagued by hardships and torn by a devastating secret, yet inextricably joined by the bonds of family.
Fifteen-year-old Mosey Slocumb - spirited, sassy, and on the cusp of womanhood - is shaken when a small grave is unearthed in the backyard, and determined to figure out why it's there. Liza, her stroke-ravaged mother, is haunted by choices she made as a teenager. But it is Jenny, Mosey's strong and big-hearted grandmother, whose maternal love braids together the strands of the women's shared past - and who will stop at nothing to defend their future.
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Critic reviews
"A mesmerizing tale of a family coping with the revelation of a secret that will change their lives...Jackson's most absorbing book yet, a lush, rich read with three very different but equally compelling characters at its core." (Kristine Huntley, Booklist, starred review)
"A deeply felt, engaging story." (The Atlantic)
"Highly immersive... a compelling page turner." (Publishers Weekly)
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Great Narration by the Author
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If you could sum up A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty in three words, what would they be?
Southern, Moving, WomenWhat was one of the most memorable moments of A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty?
The moment the box was found.Which character – as performed by Joshilyn Jackson – was your favorite?
Mosey was my favorite. I felt for her the most.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but there is never time for that.Who are you, really?
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Joshilyn Jackson weaves an amazing story. Her characters are all ones we can relate too. This story is told from the perspective of 3 different characters and each one is so true to life! I bought this book to listen to on my commute, but got so hooked on the story and plot, I ended up listening to the entire second half of the book in one weekend!Who was your favorite character and why?
Big. She has a fiesty screw-you attitude and loves her girls.What about Joshilyn Jackson’s performance did you like?
Since she wrote the book and narrated it, I feel like I am truly hearing as she meant it to be heard.Amazing story telling
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The criticism I have is with the performance. The story is told by each of the three women, all different ages. Because the narrator's voice sounds so young, I would often forget that "Big" was telling her story during a section and have to rewind it to make sure I got the characters correct.
Excellent story but narration is "young" sounding
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absolutely love these women! stunning
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A GROWNUP KIND OF PRETTY
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
I can't comment on any aspect of the actual story, as I didn't manage to get through more than five minutes of the book because Joshilyn Jackson's voice is absolutely awful.Grating Voice Ruins Story
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Another great by Joshilyn
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Loved it
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