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    Teri 06-01-13
    Teri 06-01-13
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    "Boring"
    What disappointed you about The Paris Wife?

    Couldn't stand the narrator and didn't like the characters.


    Has The Paris Wife turned you off from other books in this genre?

    Yes


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    Her voice was too halting.


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Disappointment


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    KTKatt Los Angeles, CA, United States 05-10-13
    KTKatt Los Angeles, CA, United States 05-10-13 Member Since 2016
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    "Compelling story, engaging reader"
    What does Carrington MacDuffie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Carrington MacDuffie's voice just seemed to match perfectly with the vision of Hadley that was presented in this book. I think the best way to explain it is to say that when she came on at the end to introduce herself and conclude the book, I was actually kind of shocked to be reminded that this was a person reading the story, I had really come to think of the voice as Hadley's voice.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No, it's too long to be listened to all in one setting and I actually liked getting it in chunks so I could research what I could of the actual history in between readings.


    Any additional comments?

    I would definitely recommend this as an audiobook. Hearing it read by a voice that matched the character so well really brought the story to life. It's always strange reading a book based on actual history - you have to remember that a lot of it, particularly about what people are thinking and feeling, is speculation. However, this book really did a good job of capturing what was real about the time and situations and creating an engaging and captivating story by filling in the blanks.

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    lynda carmichael, ca, United States 03-25-13
    lynda carmichael, ca, United States 03-25-13
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    "Loved this book!"
    Would you listen to The Paris Wife again? Why?

    Probably not, because there are so many other books in the world.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Paris Wife?

    All of it!


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

    I loved her use of voices, and the even tone of her voice during the basic narration.


    If you could rename The Paris Wife, what would you call it?

    Hemingway's Boost.


    Any additional comments?

    nope

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    Michelle PLANO, TX, United States 03-24-13
    Michelle PLANO, TX, United States 03-24-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Historical fiction that seems like a memoir. Great"
    Where does The Paris Wife rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Top 5.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Hadley. She's the protagonist and her feelings about her life and her husband are wonderfully detailed and endearing.


    What about Carrington MacDuffie’s performance did you like?

    I loved her voice. It lended itself very nicely to this story.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Several. You know she loved Ernest and he loved her but she had to let him go. Beautiful.


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    Chelsea BOISE, ID, United States 03-18-13
    Chelsea BOISE, ID, United States 03-18-13 Member Since 2012
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    "A beautiful piece of art."
    What did you love best about The Paris Wife?

    I loved this story and the performance was outstanding. The voices for each character made it feel more like a play than a book. I loved it!


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    Lynda Hutto 03-18-13
    Lynda Hutto 03-18-13
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    "Not my favorite..."
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    I listened to this book for book club. It was difficult to get into, and honestly very disturbing and frustrating at times. It also felt really slow. I listen to a lot of books, so I can't say my time was waisted, but I'm sure I may not have finished it, if our hadn't been for book club.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    The most interesting aspect of this story was the glimpse into Hemmingway's personality. The least interesting aspect was the slow pace at which the book progressed.


    Would you be willing to try another one of Carrington MacDuffie’s performances?

    No, I don't care much for her as a narrator.


    Could you see The Paris Wife being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    No, I don't think the book itself has enough substance.


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    Ande Denver 03-12-13
    Ande Denver 03-12-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Great story"
    What made the experience of listening to The Paris Wife the most enjoyable?

    I initially did not like Carrington MacDuffie's voice and I was almost turned off to continue to listen I thought Carrington MacDuffie's voice was distracting and too eccentric but as I continued to listen her voice didn't bother me and I was very happy I read the book. It was excellent.


    What did you like best about this story?

    That it was based on Ernest Hemmingway's first wife and it takes you back in time and gives you such a great understanding of him and what it was like for her.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Carrington MacDuffie?

    I am not sure.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No.


    Any additional comments?

    No

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    J.D. Lafayette, US, Canada 03-11-13
    J.D. Lafayette, US, Canada 03-11-13 Member Since 2007
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    "Drek"
    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    This book is one cliche after another. It should be studied for "how not to write."


    Would you ever listen to anything by Paula McLain again?

    Extremely unlikely.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    How could she?


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Disappointment.


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    Ellen Carni 02-11-13
    Ellen Carni 02-11-13 Member Since 2017
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    "A bit simplistic but good story"
    Would you listen to The Paris Wife again? Why?

    Yes, because I liked the story. I found myself going to the Internet and looking up Hemmingway's life before the end because I wanted to see what part was true and what fictionalized.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Hard to stay. I guess Hadley because the story was in her voice.


    Have you listened to any of Carrington MacDuffie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    No. She was clear and it was easy to distinguish characters.


    If you could take any character from The Paris Wife out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    Hemmingway, although I think I would find him dangerously seductive. After all, he had a pattern of marrying women then dumping them for another while still married.


    Any additional comments?

    This book did not get a 5 star because there was something a little bit slow about it and the writing was a little simplistic next to other audiobooks I've listened to. I almost put it away after the first part, but after I got through a rather banal beginning, the story line started to pick up and then I had to finish it.

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    Katlyn Haverhill, MA, United States 01-08-13
    Katlyn Haverhill, MA, United States 01-08-13
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    "Best credit spent on audible yet!"

    This was an amazing story from start to finish-my best credit spent on audible yet!

    Hadley Hemingway is endearing and relatable-you will root for her all along the way. I became so interested in her that I did research on the side as I listened and found that much of this story is true, which makes it so much more fascinating.

    This story was so engaging-I found myself dreaming of a time such a this, and wishing I could steal a drink and a dance with Hemingway (despite his terrible flaws!)

    The narrator was perfect-she did not over act or over annunciate the international names and places which is a peeve of mine. I will look for more stories read by her.

    I loved it so much that I just purchased "A Moveable Feast" to get EH's take on this time in their lives.

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