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The Imperfects

By: Amy Meyerson
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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Highly recommended by Good Morning AmericaParade Ok! MagazineElle Canada Christian Science Monitor Publishers Weekly

"A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations." (Good Morning America, one of GMA’s 10 Books to Send as Mother’s Day Gifts)

"Compassionate, thoughtful, and surprisingly moving...[The Imperfects] will satisfy fans of Maggie Shipstead and Celeste Ng." (Booklist)

From the best-selling author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays comes a captivating new novel about a priceless inheritance that leads one family on a life-altering pursuit of the truth.

The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley, and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric matriarch, Helen, passes away. But their lives are about to change when they find a secret inheritance hidden among her possessions - the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gemstone that went missing from the Austrian Empire a century ago.

Desperate to learn how one of the world’s most elusive diamonds ended up in Helen’s bedroom, they begin investigating her past only to realize how little they know about their brave, resilient grandmother. As the Millers race to determine whether they are the rightful heirs to the diamond and the fortune it promises, they uncover a past more tragic and powerful than they ever could have imagined, forever changing their connection to their heritage and each other.

Inspired by the true story of the real, still-missing Florentine Diamond, The Imperfects illuminates the sacrifices we make for family and how sometimes discovering the truth of the past is the only way to better the future.

©2020 Amy Meyerson (P)2020 Harlequin Audio
Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Tearjerking
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Intriguing Plot • Engaging Twists • Interesting Storyline • Page-turning Narrative • Historical Elements
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This is such a great story. it's full of mystery and the full range of family drama. I couldn't put it down.

Powerful!

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It was quite a story, with lots of twists and turns. And unfinished ending/ leaving you questioning. Maybe that was the purpose, but i expected something else to happen, something deeper. I enjoyed description of Vienna and traveling into the past, maybe i wanted to hear more about that past.. about that time that was briefly mentioned without any details, but i would preferred details..

Intriguing

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Meyerson’s second novel is even better than her first. Both are wonderful reads, and hold the reader’s undivided attention as the pages turn so quickly. Everyone loves stories of missing diamonds and multigenerational family trauma. Don’t miss this one!

The Imperfects is a great read

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Great story of a diamonds life! And the family following it!
Kept my interest the whole time

Excellent story

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The storyline was good. I wish there had been a little more teasing about where the diamond currently might be. I absolutely did not care for the female voices because every one of them sounded the same. It was almost enough for me to put it on a did not finish list.

Who is that?

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I found I was left with some serious plot questions. The historical aspect of the novel is interesting, but the overall story is slow and somewhat boring. The family bickers. The mother wasn’t a great mom. Nothing really deep or interesting though. I don’t recommend.

Holes

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long and at times boring, tedious. the last half is better than the first, but still a solid 3 star

mediocre at best

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First, the narration was perfect. The story was good but the characters are horrible. Meaning, there wasn't one redeeming quality about them. This aspect of a story with so many self centered, egotistical and truly awful people made it an interesting, page turning story.

Good book with very unlikable characters.

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It is hard to like a book when you don't like the main characters. The title did say the Imperfects and they weren't kidding. They all bickered, lied, blamed others, and denied wrongdoing throughout the book. The storyline was good so I did finish it but I would never listen again.

Great story idea, mediocre book.

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So entertaining and also learned a bit about the world of gems. The plot touched on WW2 without lingering on it (which I’m a little weary of reading about). Also involved romance without the graphic sexual descriptions ( which I’m beyond a little weary of reading!). Guaranteed to hold your attention !

Good read!

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