
The Violets of March
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Narrated by:
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Lyssa Browne
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By:
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Sarah Jio
In her 20s, Emily Watson was on top of the world: she had a best-selling novel, a husband plucked from the pages of GQ, and a one-way ticket to happily ever after.
Ten years later, the tide has turned on Emily's good fortune.
So when her great-Aunt Bee invites her to spend the month of March on Bainbridge Island in Washington State, Emily accepts, longing to be healed by the sea. Researching her next book, Emily discovers a red velvet diary, dated 1943, whose contents reveal startling connections to her own life.
A mesmerizing debut with an idyllic setting and intriguing dual story line, The Violets of March announces Sarah Jio as a writer to watch.
Sarah Jio is the author of The Violets of March, her debut novel. Based in Seattle, she's been the health and fitness blogger for Glamour.com and a contributor to major magazines, including Real Simple, Redbook, O, The Oprah Magazine, Cooking Light, Glamour, SELF, Health, American Baby, and many others.
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Once on the island, and settled into a lovely room in her aunts home, she finds an old diary in her bedside table. As the story progresses, Emily becomes engrossed in Ester's diary from the 1940's. As Ester's love live becomes complicated, Emily finds herself dating two island men, and complicating her own life as well. The story progresses in the first person story of Emily, and diary excerpts within Ester's diary. Strangely enough, Emily begins to find relationships between the people in the diary and those people around her, but she finds herself asking my questions with every answer she finds regarding Ester's life. Her own new relationships are becoming more intense and demanding also.
The transitions and tension in this book is deftly done by Sarah Joi, as I found myself growing closer and closer to both women. The life and people of the Island added a splendid atmosphere to this book. The characters were very real and emotionally compelling. I found this to be a great charming first book by the author.
Romances related in time--
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That being said, after listening to just about the 1/2 way mark I was hooked on the love story between Elliott and Esther. I could take or leave the other sub stories happening concurrently-but this was a heartwarming tale of everlasting love that I did enjoy.
Lyssa Browne did a great job with the narration.
A little far-fetched, but still enjoyable!
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What made the experience of listening to The Violets of March the most enjoyable?
I LOVE a good mystery salted with romance. The Violets of March offers this plus more. It was a really great audio listen about the enduring power of true love. The narrator was awesome. She gave voice to the many characters in the community of Bainbridge Island, Washington. The story is captivating. There is a story within a story with purpose. One story is about Ester and Elliot - they are soul mates, lovers, magnetic. Their story takes place in 1943. The next is about Emily, a recent divorcee, who goes to stay with her Aunt Bee to recharge and recover from her failed marriage. When Emily discovers Ester's diary in her Aunt's home, this is where the fun starts. Emily tries to figure out the secrets surrounding Ester and Elliot's story. There is a lot to enjoy about this book. The setting takes place in Bainbridge Island. After listening to this audio, I want to go there! It sounds pretty spectacular.Who was your favorite character and why?
Ester and Elliot. Their love is the story of 1st love where everything loves and hurts so much (ok, think i need some john mellencamp background music here).Any additional comments?
I got sucked in very quickly. I didn't want this audio to end. I think I will be reading more by Sarah Jio.Lots of Twists and Turns
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LOVELY BUT CONFUSING
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Just a Dull Fluffy Beach Read
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A good read
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A Love Story for the Ages
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Great story, narration didn't match character
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Well worth the listen
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
yes, easy listen and connects all the dotsWhat did you like best about this story?
seeing the discovery in the family historyHave you listened to any of Lyssa Browne’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
n/aWas there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
discovering who characters where in past and who/how they evolvedExcellent story and well developed
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