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Janis

Lexington, MA, USA

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  • On Beauty | [Zadie Smith]
    On Beauty
    UNABRIDGED

    On Beauty

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By Zadie Smith
    • Narrated By Peter Francis James
    Overall
    (477)
    Performance
    (63)
    Story
    (67)

    Set on both sides of the Atlantic, Zadie Smith's third novel is a brilliant analysis of family life, the institution of marriage, intersections of the personal and political, and an honest look at people's deceptions. It is also, as you might expect, very funny indeed.

    Sarah says: "two thumbs up"
    "Well done"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    This book is marvelous, in part due to the fantastic reading by the narrator. He captures each character's voice and makes them come alive. The book is engrossing, funny and an extremely well done audiobook.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Golden Mountain | [Irene Kai]
    The Golden Mountain
    UNABRIDGED

    The Golden Mountain

    • UNABRIDGED
    • By Irene Kai
    • Narrated By Anna Fields
    Overall
    (15)
    Performance
    (3)
    Story
    (3)

    A journey back in time, The Golden Mountain is the gripping tale of four generations of Chinese women who live and die under the restrictions of their culture, except for one, the author. Her story tells of growing up in Hong Kong and of her transition to New York City where she struggled to meld the American dream with her ethnic background. Finally, at age 50, she dares to move into the present and understand the true nature of dreams and what it means to live.

    Kathleen says: "Sent me to sleep"
    "Superficial and too long"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I love books about China, and this family saga sounded interesting, but it did not turn out to be. It at times was simply a straightforward narrative of one event after another, rarely delving into the characters' feelings. Rather momentous events would just be passed over - one minute people were getting married, next sentence they had teenagers. The same story is told from many people's point of view, but it is no more interesting the second time around. A big disapointment.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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