
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
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Casey Holloway
Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything? Today should be one of the worst days of 17-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A.
Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period, Hadley's and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.
©2012 Jennifer E. Smith (P)2012 Hachette AudioListeners also enjoyed...




















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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Unfortunately, this wasn't quite what I wanted. Smith writes characters that moan and whine in the grand tradition of YA fiction, but rarely develop more than the story asks for. And when that story is "girl goes to London and falls in love with boy on the way-- also, they both have daddy issues"-- well.Would you recommend The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight to your friends? Why or why not?
I'd recommend other young adult fiction novels to my friends. This one had a lovely name, but relied too much on tired tropes and brick jokes.Would you be willing to try another one of Casey Holloway’s performances?
I'm sure Holloway is a fine actress, but this text did her no justice. Although her British accent could use some work.Could you see The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
Please no.Rather mediocre
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Bad accent
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What I disliked- the dad, the Mary-Sue bride to be, the need to pretend that Hadley needed a pen and paper to get Oliver’s number and apparently just forgot she could have him put it in her phone.
What was average- the plot, the main characters, the dialogue, the narration.
There is nothing really wrong with this story- but it is a bit forgettable. It was a pleasant read- clean, sweet, a tiny bit angsty, but not one that I will listen to again.
Completely average
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I LOVE THIS BOOK
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That is why I felt the romance in this story is indeed genuine, because the author portrays said connection in a way you can feel their hearts recognizing each other. It is not fast, because it was an intense experience that allowed them to share fundamental parts of their history.
I especially enjoyed how the author combined elements of fate with elements of free will. Certainly the circumstances were crucial for the turn of events, but said events wouldn’t have happened if Hadley and Oliver hadn’t made some choices of their own. In brief, the opportunity was created but they had to take it, and that is exactly what life is about, taking advantage of the opportunities that are offered to you.
Lastly, this book also deals with important family issues and relationships; with new beginnings and endings, and the personal battle Hadley and Oliver are going through depicts the hardships of facing those kinds of situations with the maturity only a teenager can have, and how to better deal with it. The characters are real, their emotions ring true, and their behavior speaks of the carelessness and freedom of youth.
Casey Holloway did an excellent job with Hadley, she truly captured her essence. She felt like a teenage girl struggling with this trip and her whole family situation, whiny and mature enough. But she didn’t get Oliver right. Her British accent left a lot to wish for, and I thought the voice wasn’t very masculine. Her Violet I liked, she had this snobbish and nonchalance air to it with matched perfectly with the character. Her rhythm was smooth but constant and it gave the notion of haste in the right moments.
For the Hopelessly Romantic
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The wheels mostly come off the bus in the narration. I'm fairly convinced I would have liked everyone at least 25-50 percent better had I given them voice in my head.
The accents are... unfortunate. The voice actress is not up to the task, sadly. The only character she seems correctly cast for is our teenage American protagonist. Given how much of the book depends on various UK accents - that's a large and distracting misstep.
Fluffy but flawed
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love love love
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