
The Surrogate
A Novel
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Toni Halleen
“The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut centering on a vulnerable newborn and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!” (Patry Francis, best-selling author of All the Children Are Home)
Ruth is a no-nonsense 40-something journalist from the Midwest desperate for a child with her new husband, Hal. Their hope rests with Cally, a 19-year-old who wants to go to college - but doesn’t have the cash. The arrangement seems perfect for everyone.
But within a day of the baby’s birth, Cally has a change of heart - and engineers a harrowing escape from the hospital with the newborn. When Ruth and Hal discover that Cally and their daughter are gone, a whole series of doubts and secrets is revealed, and the difference between right and wrong is no longer clear.
Set in the vast, sparsely populated upper reaches of Northern Minnesota in the middle of winter, The Surrogate follows Ruth, Hal, and Cally through a maze of thought-provoking questions about the nature of family, love, and relationships: What would you do for your partner, when the going gets tough? How much is a pregnancy “worth”? And who, if anyone, “deserves” to be a mother?
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Meh
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If you plan to be a surrogate
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Must read!
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The story was like a soap opera, so melodramatic. I stuck with it to the end because sadly it wasn't the worst book I've listened to.
One thing is for sure this story isn't memorable, I'm sure I'll forget about it by the end of the week.
if you can get it for free, it might be your thing so give it a try but don't waste money or a credit!
Melodramatic and Boring
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Very different and great listen.
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I didn't predict the ending but the story was wrapped up well. A good listen. Well done.
Excellent story in an area I was unfamiliar with
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Too Pat
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Good story
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But it was well narrated - Up until the last 20 minutes and it started having problems skipping between words.... I am not sure what the issue is.
Good Quick Read
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Must read!
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