Leave Her to Heaven

Rediscovered Classics

By: Ben Ames Williams

Narrated by: Mike Dennis

This classic best-selling novel about a man who encounters a woman whose power to destroy is as strong as her power to love evokes Hemingway in its naturalistic portrayal of elemental forces in both nature and humanity. Ellen's beauty was radiant, and Harland had been so struck with her personality and the strength of her character that he knew he could never leave her. When he found that she returned his adoration, he could marry her with joy, bothered just momentarily by a strange premonition. It was only later, when the premonition became a horrifying reality that he realized the glowing loveliness of the woman he had married was the true face of evil.

©2007 Ben Ames Williams (P)2016 Chicago Review Press

Hard to think about

I had to pause several times during the book just to calm down. I was often outraged that Ellen could get away with so many of her wrongdoings. She was a completely selfish, horrible woman. I had a lot of anger for her. I really felt a connection to these characters and the story. There were so many beautiful words and scenes in this book. I think it captured so much of what I imagine that time period was like. I really enjoyed it.
The performance was great. I didn't love the voice he used for Ruth, who was my favorite character, but Ellen was done very well. He captured the men perfectly.
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Blast from the Past

This is a pretty good story, pretty good narration. The characters are somewhat one-dimensional: all bad (Ellen, Quinton) all good (Ruth and just about everyone else) but the story is nevertheless compelling. We could do without the final chapter; it drones on and adds nothing.

Leave Her to Heaven

This was an amazing book!I was hooked immediately.While Mike Dennis narration could have used some polish, it was really good.A man falls for a woman who promises to 'never let him go'.Little does he know that even after she is dead, she is still pulling the strings.No ghosts, but plenty of thrills .A chilling look into the make up of a sick mind.I was provided this book free by the author,narrator or publisher for review.

Leave Her to Heaven

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, but only certain ones. With how slow it all started with the man going back home not all my friends would have the ability to stay with it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ellen was my favorite only because she made me really mad and disgusted that there really are people like her out there.

Which scene was your favorite?

I actually really enjoyed the beginning with him going back home and just the imagery of what he was seeing to what he remembered the last time he saw it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I loved that Ruth was there waiting for him at the end, although really surprised he was welcoming to seeing her. to me it would be even more of a reminder of what happened, but so would returning home i guess.

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

Kept me glued to my seat.....

What did you love best about Leave Her to Heaven?

The portrayal of the characters and their uniqueness which fit tightly into this great story.

What did you like best about this story?

The plot and the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, in fact I abandoned my other tasks to see how the story would play out.

Any additional comments?

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