Kathy

I bought this to read for long road trips and was not disappointed. The characters are developed well enough to lure you into the story, and entice you to buy more. I began the book in mid-January, and one month later, I am on book 7. I have to agree with others who have reviewed the narration; the narrator is particularly good when he narratates the story line and is not trying to read as a character; but his narrations as characters are simply appalling. Sometimes you will hear what purports to be an Irish accent, or a Scandinavian or German accent, occasionally even a Southern accent; but the characters are not from particular countries, so their use is unnecessary. Yes, you could assume that the Skandians (I don't know if the the spelling is correct because I have only listened) could be Scandinavian, but don't assume and try to place them into real countries; it only makes the characters less real. The Southern accent is particularly horrendous, I believe he uses that for Halt. If you can get past this, the books are delightful.

This was one of Anne Perry's best; a well-crafted story, with references back to other characters and times, but only just enough for the story at hand. The narrator was excellent; the way he changed characters was good, but the inflections of his voice for the story kept it alive. I am only sorry that I have finished the book!

I loved the story idea behind this book, and basically enjoyed the story itself; but there were too many "romance story" interjections for me, and I couldn't skim over it like I would in a printed version. I enjoy mysteries, thrillers, literature, and historical fiction, but generally don't care for the light romance novels, and this tended toward the latter, in my opinion. There was also a conversation at the pub that disgusted me because I thought it was just thrown in for the language alone, The F word is thrown around quite casually, so if it bothers you, beware. That in itself didn't bother me as much as the unnecessary bar conversation. I did like the turn the story took at the end, so that it did end well. The narrator was excellent for this book.

I have enjoyed all of Lisa See's books. They are well-researched and beautifully written. The narrator is clear and speaks succinctly, but sounds as if she is just a step away from bursting into tears. With the dramatic content and the whiny narration, I cannot listen for too long because I become depressed. I still have about 5 hours left, and had hoped to finish it today, but I have to stop and give myself a breather. I'm not sure who I would suggest, but I think that I will read the next one on my iPad rather than listen to it.

I bought this because I graduated from high school in '70 and began college- and couldn't remember a whole lot of details from that year. The author has researched it meticulously, giving quotes from members of the bands and setting political backdrops. The narrator is also very good. I have a very hard time putting it down- it is as if you have someone in your living room with you, telling you about what was going on as if he knew these people well, and remembered it perfectly. I have told several people about this book and may give it as a gift, along with some of the music. I find myself playing the songs he describes-

I enjoyed listening to this book again (have read it before), but the narration became irritating to me when the narrator tried to pitch his voice higher to read the women's voices- he just couldn't carry it off. It sounds better reading it all straight. Also, I noticed a few mispronunciations- earlier in the book, Menolly was pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable, whereas later in the book, it was emphasized on the first. I have read it with the pronunciation on the first syllable (in MY head). I noticed it with one or two other names, also. It makes me wonder, do the readers find out from the authors how to pronouce certain names, or just wing it?

JP did not disappoint with her newest book- it was as well-researched and thought-provoking as the majority of her other books. The homosexual element was presented realistically and as unbiased as anyone possibly could, I think. Picoult presents Zoe as a woman who desperately wants children and cannot carry them to term; when her husband of nine years divorces her, she finds solace in a woman who becomes her best friend. As the friendship grows, Zoe realizes that she is happier with her friend than she has ever been, and the homosexual element begins to come to light. Picoult delves with the material in a realistic and sensitive manner, and the story she weaves presents a number of issues. Because Zoe is a music therapist, Picoult has co-written songs to go with the different chapters of the book, and they are sung at the beginning of the book and each chapter. We are reading this for our book club, and one of my friends told me that she enjoyed the songs. I personally felt that, for me, they were distracting, and after several chapters, began fast-forwarding to the reading. The singer sounds a bit like Carly Simon, and although I like Carly Simon "ok", I felt the voice grated on me after awhile. If you find you do not like the songs, don't let them deter you from the book, just skip over them- the book is definitely worth the read.

I read A Long way Home, thinking this was the second in the series, but they are the exact same book. (downloaded both, and when I began listening to this one, realized they were the same. Audible graciously credited the second and agreed they were the same book, different publishers) The characters are fairly well-developed and the storyline was good. It was an easy book to listen to, good narration.

I read this book, thinking that it was the first, and that A Matter of Trust was the second. I enjoyed the book, but the Publisher's Summary for this books is incorrect- the correct summary is actually the one for A Matter of Trust. After downloading both, reading this one first, and then beginning the second, I realized they were the same book. I contacted Audible, who credited my account for the second and did agree, they are the same book, but different title because of different publishers. I think this should be noted so the same mistake is not made- Don't buy them both!
As for the book itself, the characters were fairly well-developed, and did indeed remind me of a Rosamund Pilcher book. I generally read thrillers, mysteries, and alternate with science fiction/fantasy and historical novels, but occasionally pick up Maeve Binchy, and have read Rosamunde Pilcher in the past. This was a nice change, certainly worth reading.

This is one of the best books I have read by Grisham. The descriptions he gives of people, places and situations put the reader right in the thick of the action. You find yourself feeling compassion for characters, disbelief, and a host of other emotions. Regardless of your politics, the writer definitely catches your attention, and it is hard to put the book down. The reader, Scott Sowers, is perfect for this book.