Broken for You

While this novel started out a little slowly, I was entranced within the first hour. It's a novel about all the ways we're broken and the ways we can heal by opening up to the people around us. The ending was a little predictable, but the story was wise and funny and well written. The narrator was wonderful. I enjoyed this selection more than anything I've listened to in months.

"Broken for You" is original on many levels, fresh in concept, looking at a theme rarely examined in fiction: the question of how to live with an ill-gotten legacy. The prose is well crafted and the plot is vibrant, with characters who are both flawed and sympathetic. I found it difficult to put this story aside and replayed portions of it several times.

The reader is wonderful, with a pleasant, clear voice for the narration and a strong delineation between the characters. I've enjoyed her reading in other works as well. I highly recommend this book.

This was a story that briskly moved along. The main characters were likable and interesting, while some of the other cast of characters were two-dimensional. The unfolding of the plot was at times original and suspenseful...at other times quite predictable. In the end, the originality of this story won out for me. Months after reading it, I can still vividly remember characters, situation, and plot.

This is a book that will grow on you. It is exceptionally well read and perfectly suited for listening. If you like books that weave stories together that are touching and heart warming, this is the book for you.

I actually got into this book and enjoyed it. Usually I listen while driving or cleaning. This one made me sit down and listen. I usually do not do that. In a way, it is the usual "old age and values" vs. "what happens next." But it is sweet ... not candy coated, just sweet. Yes, fantasies, but I have learned, they do happen.
This was a good listen and I do recommend it.

Despite some beautiful writing, this book falls short for me.

The writer attempts to use the breaking of china as a metaphor for forgiveness and redemption. She presents us with well develped characters, all in pain and in need of healing. They are sad and funny at the same time. Mostly I liked them very much. They suffer, however, from a plot that is contrived and unrealistic. I knew exactly what was going to happen halfway through the book and was not surprised at the 'happily ever after' ending.

The writer is talented. She demonstrates her skill describing the characters in wonderful detail. Her dream sequences are magnificent. If only she had given more attention to using her skills to tell a good story.

I am a long-time listener with Audible and this book ranks up their with the best. Its moving; its funny (listening to the narrator track a conversation between an old jewish lady and a middleaged Irishman is hysterical)and the characters are those I wish I could revisit. Its a lovely story about redemption. I don't usually write reviews but this book will remain one of my favorites along with the Time Traveler's Wife.

This is a very well written book, full of humane and caring characters, who are also not without some major faults, to say nothing of eccentricities.

The narration is very fine, as well.

Highly recommended.

Reader is excellent. She almost acts out the story. Compelling story that kept my interest throughout.

This is a keeper! I will share the news with my friends and book group. Not only a fantastic story with many levels of emotions and entertainment, but very well read by a narrator with a gift for many voices.