Claudia

hard to stop listening to this one.

actually, faintly reminiscent of "The Hare with the Amber Eyes" as it was a wonderful narration by same talented individual and a story of broad implications made personal by telling an individual's story.

I was happy to have it on Audible as I might have been frozen in time reading a book I found hard to "put down".

This narrator is magically adept at bringing the author's personal touches to life in this book as well as in "The Hare with the Amber Eyes" . Both of these books as well as Hillary Mantel's transcendental novels literally left a void in my life at the end of each book.

Brilliant, talented writers and narrators bringing these works of art to life.

The road to modernity

I write this review as a way to invite EVERYONE to read this book.

The only character is my favorite - the woman who cares to make her life engaging and important to herself and those around her.

This is a book written as a manifesto and manual for changing the way women behave and are regarded. How you regard yourself and how our culture regards you.

I became accustomed to the narrator but would have preferred a more mature and mellifluous voice. I think the more mature voice might have also had more credibility.

For me, there is a nasal edge that grates ever so slightly the entire book.

All I could think was "Ms. Sandberg must have been mentoring or sponsoring this person".

No. In fact, this book is to be really listened to - the more attention paid, the better the results.

Also, there is a companion website that is spectacularly effective and interesting for building skills.

I might actually purchase the book as well as having listened to it. There are sections I will want to read again and again.

In the top ten

Reminds me vaguely of caribbean version of Jane Austen's books and completely different. A compelling historical novel - one of the best. Written by a man?? If so, remarkable sensitive storytelling.

Robin Miles MAKES the book. I don't think it would be the same book if I had read it instead of listening. Her accents are spot on, brilliant. Pauses and inflections, subtle timing shows a master at work.

Yes. I was not able to. However, it allowed me to accomlish a lot of organizing in my life as I would listen and work!

This book underlines the importance of a talented narrator. It should be nominated for some prize at Audible.

The narrator. Pitch perfect.

This summer - "Beautiful Ruins" as it is a memoir involving real people from a specific time and place as well.

Everything. She was perfectly suited to the part. She gets the priggishness, the hilarity, the self discovery tucked into her tone of voice and pronunciation (sic?)...she's great.

Summer with Louise

No. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone except maybe an unsophisticated 21 year old girl.

Yes. Silly book. Could have been spicy and empowering but it isn't - it is just plain sophomoric.

Too chirpy.

Better writing.

What a fun idea with flacid execution.

Sweet summer read

More complex and layered ending..ends were tied up a bit too conveniently.

The reason I picked this book is the narrator. I am listening to another OK read "Speaks the Nightbird" because of his narration. Absolutely makes a book come to life.

Italian summer memories..

The clarity of the writing and the complexity of the plot.

There are many. From the opening sentence.

Not one character - all the characters. So rarely does each character in a book remain compelling but this book accomplished that for me. Cromwell, Henry and Anne Boleyn but so does the minor character of Henry's daughter, Mary and the Boleyn relatives who step in and out of the spotlight. They all have their time in the sun and there are no wasted words.

Not important.

One of the finest books I have listened to as a devoted audiobook listener. ````

the lure of modern history intertwined with a family's poignant story

The entire book, from start to finish, commanded my attention. But the clarity given to the disintegration of cultured, empowered Jewish life in Vienna was heartrending. I realize now I did not comprehend the rapid descent into chaos. And this book speaks to the time with utter clarity and calm.

This book is the only audio book that has moved me to tears. The author has given me a window into my mother and grandmother's lives who, although not Viennese, survived Cristalnacht to escape Germany into Italy shortly thereafter. And maybe to empathize with my angry, unknowable mother.

Interesting concept...ranks as a story line that sticks with you.

A book that sneaks up on you. Easy listening and engaging. But what has stayed with me is the visual quality of the book. It should, most definitely, be made into a motion picture.

Because of the narrator, Mark Bramhall, I have recommended listening to the book and NOT reading it. Mr. Bramhall gives the book extra dimension and allows the subtlety to shine through.

There are so many memorable moments it will just have to suffice when I say...read the book or rather LISTEN to this book. Can't say I have enjoyed a series like this as much since The Golden Compass.