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    Audiobook lover 01-07-18
    Audiobook lover 01-07-18
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    "Depressing and miserable "

    Want a downer? Then listen to this book. Maybe I missed the point, but there was no joy in this book, only hard times and disappointment for protagonist F Jasmine, as she called herself.

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    JACKIE 01-06-18
    JACKIE 01-06-18 Member Since 2012
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    "Disappointing"

    This book really seemed to go nowhere. I feel almost like I ended where I started, just a little more confused.

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    Gloria Carmichael, CA, USA 01-05-18
    Gloria Carmichael, CA, USA 01-05-18 Member Since 2014
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    "Susan Sarandon is an amazing reader"

    The story is interesting and it is a good description of the innocence that a twelve year old had in years gone by.

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    an amazon buyer 01-04-18
    an amazon buyer 01-04-18 Member Since 2018
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    "Dated"

    Accurate description of growing up-rang true with my own-but hopefully girls are now given more latitude.

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    Atlanta shopper Atlanta, GA 12-29-17
    Atlanta shopper Atlanta, GA 12-29-17 Member Since 2016
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    "Highly recommend. This is one of those works that you are aware of but cannot remember actually reading. Excellent narration"

    A timeless classic set in a time and place reminiscent of To Kill A Mockingbird, with Frankie being several years older than Scout and navigating the angst of the "tween" years, rather than the drama of a murder trial.

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    KathrynVB Chicago, IL USA 12-29-17
    KathrynVB Chicago, IL USA 12-29-17 Member Since 2014
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    "Susan Sarandon makes it sparkle!"

    This book is already a classic, but the narration by Susan Sarandon makes it even more precious.

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    Jennifer Shaffer 12-24-17
    Jennifer Shaffer 12-24-17
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    "A must listen:)"

    I loved listening to this story as read by Susan Sarandon. Her smooth voice brings the story to a new life. Definitely, a must listen.

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    Amazon Customer 12-24-17
    Amazon Customer 12-24-17 Member Since 2017
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    "I love Susan Sarandon, but this book just was not my style."

    It was really hard to follow and some of the content was hard to understand. I listened to several chapters and just could not take it any more. Just not for me.

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    Charlene Bremerton WA, United States 12-23-17
    Charlene Bremerton WA, United States 12-23-17
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    "save your money"

    What a waste of time, as far as I am concerned this story is below weak. The young girl acts as if she needs psychiatric help. Her father is a non starter, and Bernice is an "enabler". Save your money !

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    Constance Jenkins 12-21-17
    Constance Jenkins 12-21-17 Member Since 2017
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    "A lovely slice of life, coming of age story"

    If you lean toward plot driven books, this one isn't for you.

    This is a lyrical coming of age story that captures mood and scene and emotion. It is beautifully written. Sarandon does a fine job with the narration.

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