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    Patricia Countryside, IL, USA 07-19-06
    Patricia Countryside, IL, USA 07-19-06
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    "Let down"

    As a long time Tyler fan, I approach with enthusiasm every work her pen produces. In agreement with other reviewers, this one was a let down. I kept listening in hope, but it never grabbed me. The usual engaging chuckles and sparks of humorous genious her writings provide just weren't there for me this time. There were a few moments when I recognized the style of the writer I've grown to enjoy and respect, but on the whole, I felt "let down" and wishing I had used my credit on something else.

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    Rick Oldsmar, FL, USA 07-18-06
    Rick Oldsmar, FL, USA 07-18-06
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    "Zzzzzzzzzz"

    Dull, Dull, Dull-- I had read the first several reviews before I purchased this and was excited to read my first Anne Tyler novel. Based on this, I doubt I would read another. What could have been a fascinating look into the lives of families with foreign adopted children, was just an endless account of the lives of uninteresting and irritating people.

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    Diane R. Katz Syracuse, NY United States 05-20-06
    Diane R. Katz Syracuse, NY United States 05-20-06 Listener Since 2005
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    "Loved It!!"

    I absolutely loved listening to this book. Blair Brown's characterizations along with Ann Tyler's brilliant take on humanity are a great combination.

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    Sindi 05-10-06
    Sindi 05-10-06 Member Since 2005
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    "Blah, blah, blah"

    I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. It followed two families but nothing ever happened. When there was the opportunity to go deep, the author just blew past it. I had nothing else to listen to and it was still tooooo boring to finish. Save your book credits for something else.

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    Barbara United States 08-06-12
    Barbara United States 08-06-12 Member Since 2017
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    "Enjoyed it very much!"

    I thought it was pretty good! Im a big fan of Anne Tyler
    and Blair Brown! !!

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    Nancy Morgan Lake Havasu City AZ 05-08-12
    Nancy Morgan Lake Havasu City AZ 05-08-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Another Satisfying Book by Anne Tyler"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Digging to America to be better than the print version?

    I didn't read the print version.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love the characters - how real and believable they are.


    What does Blair Brown bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    She uses accents to give personality to the characters.


    Any additional comments?

    Anne Tyler books lend themselves well to audio books. Her characters feel so real when the books are read out loud.

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    Debra Neiman 07-15-06
    Debra Neiman 07-15-06
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    "Disappointing"

    I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing materialized. The storyline was flat. The narrator, on the other hand, did a wonderful job.

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    Marian South Salem, NY, USA 07-10-06
    Marian South Salem, NY, USA 07-10-06
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    "Went Nowhere"

    I have to agree with the other reviewers who were waiting for something, anything, to happen. I used to love Anne Tyler, but now I feel as though she's getting published based on her past works. A first novelist would have been shopping this one for years, to no avail.

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    Carol Kizziar Texas 06-27-06
    Carol Kizziar Texas 06-27-06 Listener Since 2005
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    "Pretty boring"

    This book was somewhat enjoyable to me, but I just kept waiting for something, anything to happen and it never did. Very mundane, especially the whole section about Bitsey's second daughter's pacifier. I thought it would never end. I would not recommend this book, although I like Anne Tyler's writings.

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    Deborah New York, NY, USA 11-07-06
    Deborah New York, NY, USA 11-07-06
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    "WEAK"

    This story was weak and trite. I was able to listen to it through, but I would not recommend it.

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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful