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![Shockaholic | [Carrie Fisher]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512sWOHRJ2L._SL175_.jpg)
"Carrie Fisher: Truthaholic"
What did you love best about Shockaholic?What's not to love?
Carrie Fisher, addicted to brutal truth, delivered the fascinating details of her life with her classic self-effacing humor.
What other book might you compare Shockaholic to and why?Well... 'Wishful Drinking' -- Ms. Fisher's memoir that also let's her fans know what her Wonder Bread years were like
What does Carrie Fisher bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Everyone has a 'readervoice' in their head that turns on when reading a book. You have your own style, and it works; besides, what else are you gonna do for a narrator?
When an author, who is also an actor, reads you their work, you know you're getting it exactly the way they wrote and meant it to be heard.
So you get the added novelty of filling in a sort of emotional gap between the author and audience.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?You could... in my case we did listen to it from beginning to end while driving (skidding) through a torrential downpour while looking for an open restaurant on the backroads of Virginia one Sunday.
Any additional comments?I loved it.
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![The Good House: A Novel | [Ann Leary]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wcH3WkLpL._SL175_.jpg)
"The Good House Better than Most"
If you could sum up The Good House in three words, what would they be?Absorbing; Real; Charming
What did you like best about this story?Hildy is a real person who speaks directly to the reader. Others have mentioned the absolute perfection of Mary Beth Hurt's narration. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job....
Which scene was your favorite?The very last...but I won't give that away.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?I save my audio books for my walks but there were times I wanted to listen to more after my usual hour with the book. I resisted, though.
Any additional comments?This book is a little slow to get into any plot lines... not too slow, just a little. But after you do get into the meat of the book you see where the early parts just enhance the character development and intrigues. I really enjoyed this book and Mary Beth Hurt was absolutely perfect. I recommend it without reservation.
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![The Chaperone | [Laura Moriarty]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OW7WWnMnL._SL175_.jpg)
"You'll Miss Them When It Ends"
If you could sum up The Chaperone in three words, what would they be?1) Engaging
2) Intimate
3) Woven
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Chaperone?There were many... I think when Cora begins to see how she has learned from her exposure to Louise.
Which character – as performed by Elizabeth McGovern – was your favorite?Ms. McGovern did a deluxe job of coloring all the characters.
If you could take any character from The Chaperone out to dinner, who would it be and why?Louise, of course. Why? I think she would be a hell-bending fun character to hang out with.
Any additional comments?Laura Moriarty did a fantastic job of creating a cast of decent characters. By 'decent,' I mean people with human foibles who confront and deal with them in a ethically conscience manner.
After I finished the book, I missed Louise and Cora on my morning walks.0 of 0 people found this review helpful