
The Patron Saint of Liars
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Narrated by:
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Julia Gibson
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By:
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Ann Patchett
A New York Times Notable Book
Acclaimed author Ann Patchett's debut novel, hailed as ""beautifully written . . . a first novel that second- and third-time novelists would envy for its grace, insight, and compassion” (Boston Herald)
St. Elizabeth’s, a home for unwed mothers in Habit, Kentucky, usually harbors its residents for only a little while. Not so Rose Clinton, a beautiful, mysterious woman who comes to the home pregnant but not unwed, and stays. She plans to give up her child, thinking she cannot be the mother it needs. But when Cecilia is born, Rose makes a place for herself and her daughter amid St. Elizabeth’s extended family of nuns and an ever-changing collection of pregnant teenage girls. Rose’s past won’t be kept away, though, even by St. Elizabeth’s; she cannot remain untouched by what she has left behind, even as she cannot change who she has become in the leaving.
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Critic reviews
"Thoughtful....a complex character study." (Library Journal)
"In an assured, warm, and graceful style, a moving novel that touches on the healing powers of chance sanctuaries of love and fancy in the acrid realities of living." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Where does The Patron Saint of Liars rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?
While the story is somewhat unrealistic, Ann's writing is so enchanting and Julia Gibson's reading so comfortable, it is a wonderful read/listen. You learn a lot about other times and other places, told only the way Patchett can tell it.I am a real Patchett fan after reading
Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved them all but like the nun whoWhat does Julia Gibson bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?
Her voice, the clarity and intonation are delicious.If you could rename The Patron Saint of Liars, what would you call it?
Unwed WomenAny additional comments?
If I had a magic wish it would be to have a long lunch with Ann Patchett.Ann Patchett is the Saint of good writing
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Good reader, Hated the book
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, I would recommend this book. Ann Patchett is one of my favorite authors. I'll read anything of hers.Would you recommend The Patron Saint of Liars to your friends? Why or why not?
This is an older Ann Patchett book so I am late getting it read. It is not my favorite book of hers but still well written. The characters stayed with me after I listened to this book.What does Julia Gibson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She did have good inflection and good tone. That helps when you are listening.If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Oh yes. I would see the movie. Good story with some good plot twists!Detailed story
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Another thing that struck me as Rose being downright cruel was when she named her baby Cecilia despite Son's begging her not to. What was that about? I wonder if Rose suffered from some kind of attachment disorder despite loving relationship with her mother. She had no particular girlfriends as a child or teen, didn't like any of the boys she dated. The only two people she seemed to speak honestly to (and we readers were not privy to those conversations) were (briefly) the priest in her hometown church and Sr. Evangeline. She couldn't attach to anybody!
Compelling read and yet....
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As far as the narration, I HATED the music. I would imagine this is a remnant of the “book on tape” times of yore, but omg, it was so distracting and not pleasant to listen to.
I adore Ann Patchett, but this was not my favorite
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The patron saint of liars
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It could have been better
But letdown - but I still recommend the book
The ending could have been better
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How does it end????
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If you like a sad story with sad characters then this is a book for you
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Evocative
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