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The Rumor

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The Rumor

By: Elin Hilderbrand
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
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A friendship is tested in this irresistible pause resister from New York Times best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand.

Nantucket writer Madeline King couldn't have picked a worse time to have writer's block. Her deadline is looming, her bills are piling up, and inspiration is in short supply. Madeline's best friend, Grace, is hard at work transforming her garden into the envy of the island with the help of a ruggedly handsome landscape architect. Before she realizes it, Grace is on the verge of a decision that will irrevocably change her life. Could Grace's crisis be Madeline's salvation?

As the gossip escalates and the summer's explosive events come to a head, Grace and Madeline try desperately to set the record straight - but the truth might be even worse than rumor has it.

©2015 Elin Hilderbrand (P)2015 Hachette Audio Contemporary Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction
Engaging Storyline • Vivid Setting • Excellent Narration • Interwoven Plots • Captivating Drama • Multiple Voice Actors
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Illicit trysts in the garden shed, prostitution, drugs...a bit less wholesome than the typical novel by this author. A little more plot and a little less character development (since there are so any characters). Very good none the less.

More scandalous than typical Hildebrand

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Great twists & turns.....vivid details and emotions. Enjoyed it!

Shows how rumors influence our thinking and acting.

Rumors!!!

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I really did enjoy the book and am glad I listened to it. The narration was really good and the story line kept me interested but I would have like a more dramatic ending. I love Erin Hilderbrands books, and hearing of life on Nantucket and this book referenced a lot of the places I visited last year. Her books make me want to go back.

I loved the story but the ending was a little anticlimactic

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This book had a really hard time catching my interest. I was about to give up but the second half really started to hook me in. Glad I finished it; overall a good listen.

Slow to start but it gets better

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It kept me entertained but wasn’t gripping or surprising. Interesting characters who are all keeping up with the Jones.

Good Book!

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not really....I have been a long time fan of Elin but just felt this one was average!

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I am thinking is is just too light and reads like a rumor!

Just a summer read!

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This was a great book. Love stories from this writer, she always delivers..this one was a terrific read..entertaining and made me want to keep listening to find out what happens. Hard to find a stopping point each day. Thanks!

Great story, kept my interest

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What made the experience of listening to The Rumor the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the charaters in this book. Liked listening to the different lives of each yet the lives and story was interwoven in a very believale way. I live in a small town and it is so true the different rumors that can start because of the different preception people conclude.

What did you like best about this story?

Cute, real to life and very easy flowing and good fun listen.

Which character – as performed by Kathleen McInerney – was your favorite?

I think she did a wonderful job and could ,listen to her on and on.

Who was the most memorable character of The Rumor and why?

I liked Grace and Eddie. The story between them was very believable.

Any additional comments?

Nice summer listen.

Cute, entertaining, and easy listen.

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I enjoyed this book. The characters were intriguing and I really liked the people who read it.

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This book spurred me to walk miles, despite 90° heat, to hear more! Very engaging.

Keep walking

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