Emily and Einstein

A Novel of Second Chances

By: Linda Francis Lee

Narrated by: Dan John Miller, Cassandra Campbell

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

He was a man who didn’t deserve a second chance... but he needed one. Emily and her husband, Sandy Portman, seemed to live a gracious if busy life in an old-world, Upper West Side apartment in the famous Dakota building. But one night on the way to meet Emily, Sandy dies in a tragic accident. The funeral isn't even over before Emily learns she is on the verge of being evicted from their apartment. But worse than the possibility of losing her home, Emily is stunned when she discovers that her marriage was made up of lies.

Suddenly, Emily is forced on a journey to find out who her husband really was... all the while feeling that somehow he isn't really gone. And what if he isn't?

Angry, hurt, and sometimes betrayed by loving memories of the man she lost, Emily finds comfort in a scruffy dog named Einstein. But is Einstein's seemingly odd determination that she save herself enough to make Emily confront her own past? Can he help her find a future - even after she meets a new man?

©2011 Linda Francis Lee (P)2011 Tantor

A Book with Depth and Excitement

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

I would recommend this audiobook to my friends because the story line is different and exciting. This book (without revealing any spoilers) had so many different aspects to it and you got to see essentially how all of the characters were feeling about the situation at hand. The author did an excellent job to make sure the characters were feeling according to their personality and not because she needed to have multiple different angles.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Emily and Einstein?

My favorite moment is when Emily gets back on her feet and moves on with her life. You see that she doesn't hold onto anything that she doesn't need and Sandy helped her move on her way. You also see how she has grown since the accident and how she has carried the accident with her as a learning experience rather than a burden. You find that with little help for anyone other Sandy, she has to push forward on her own.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene is the final scene when she runs the marathon. (Not trying to give an spoilers so I will leave it at that)

Who was the most memorable character of Emily and Einstein and why?

Jordan was the most memorable character. She was flaky, she was abrupt, and she was definitely not appropriate. You find however, that she is hurting just as bad as Emily for different reasons and you see how she is affecting everyone around her. She still stays the same old Jordan through out the book even though Sandy too tries to help her cope with her problems.

Any additional comments?

Overall the book was EXCELLENT. I loved the fact that they had to voice actors narrating the book, I also loved the fact that the book wasn't typical. Some of the areas were, but overall the book showed growth and depth within the characters. You feel for Emily and Jordan as well as Sandy through the tough situation that they are all facing. However, you see how everyone in the book grows from it and becomes better people from it.

Love everlasting

I recommend this book highly to anyone who has had a loss in their life. It is the perfect book about love, betrayal, hope, and closure. It keeps you guessing all the way through to the end. It will completely touch you heart.

Great premise, disappointing execution

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was a fluffy summer read and it did hold my attention.

Would you be willing to try another book from Linda Francis Lee? Why or why not?

Probably not. I found the characters to be not only 2-dimensional, but inconsistent. I found the book disappointing overall.

Which character – as performed by Dan John Miller and Cassandra Campbell – was your favorite?

I didn't really warm to any of the characters.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No.

Learning life lessons from a dog, and as a dog

(spoiler alert?) Emily becomes a children's author, and writes books about just what this book is about. It is predictable, allegorical life lessons, as though written for children. Children would be better at suspending belief with a dog angel. The pure of heart triumph, and the impure are shamed.

I don't know if it was just my recording, but it is the only book that I have heard that repeats phrases and sentences occasionally. Bad job of editing?

Thank you, Audible, for your Daily Deals!!!

I absolutely LOVED this book. Charming, delightful---and most definitely not my usual genre. But because it was a Daily Deal, I checked out the storyline and reviews and thought, what the heck. I'm so glad I did! I will definitely be recommending this one to my friends and looking at this author's other books.

A cute, interesting story

For the most part, this book was a good read. there were a few parts that I felt didn't follow the story. And I felt like there was way too much emphasis on the characters' mothers. I just really wasn't interested in them. And the love interest didn't make a lot of sense. He seemed of of place in this book. But the parts about Einstein, or from his point of view, were charming and often funny. And Emily was a very good character also.

Stayed with me long after I finished the book.

A very engaging and unique story beautifully written. It was hard to start another book because I kept thinking about this one.
Highly recommended!

Cute story

Where does Emily and Einstein rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a cute and fun story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Emily and Einstein?

When Emily say goodbye to Einstein.

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

No

A cute but shallow book

What did you like best about Emily and Einstein? What did you like least?

Emily and Einstein is a favilous book without any substance. It is a fun read but that is all.

Has Emily and Einstein turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes.

Have you listened to any of Dan John Miller and Cassandra Campbell ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first performance by Dan John Miller and Cassandra Campbell that I have listened too. They did an excellence job with a very mediocre book.

I loved this book

What did you love best about Emily and Einstein?

This book was terrific. I'm now going to check out the author's other works. It was so creative and funny. Listened to it in 3 days! A lot of fun and brought a smile to my face when I listened to Einstein.

What does Dan John Miller and Cassandra Campbell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Both narrators were great. But you really can here Sandy's personality through Einstein which I may not have interpreted while reading.

If you could take any character from Emily and Einstein out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take Einstein. My husband's dog is a little Bichon and I have a feeling his personality is much like Einsteins. I even told my husband to listen to Eistein's chapters for the fun of it.