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LENGTH11 hrs and 30 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-17-10
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
This radiant debut novel from J. Courtney Sullivan examines the deep bonds of friendship and the complex landscape facing today’s young women. Celia, Bree, Sally, and April arrive at Smith College as four very different people. But the years bring them closer together, and once they graduate and face the real world, they realize they need each other more than ever.
©2009 J. Courtney Sullivan (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
What the Critics Say
"Sullivan’s debut crackles with intelligent observations about the inner sanctum of the all-women’s elite (yet scholarship-laden) college life." (Booklist)
“The author manages to find that sweet spot between Serious Literature and chick lit. Commencement is a beach book for smart women–and the girls they once were.” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Sullivan tells an involving story of four students from different backgrounds who share quarters at Smith College. It sounds trite, but it isn’t. The women change the course of their lives of the years in dramatic ways.... Chick lit with depth and engagement.” (New York Daily News)
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"What an amazing journey...."
There is an old adage that says "friends are the family you choose" and it could not be more true in Commencement. For anyone who has been fortunate enough to experience those types of relationships this book will remind you of your blessings. The story takes you many different places physically, emotionally, spiritually and politically. It was a great listen and I'm glad I spent a credit on it. It was the best thing I have listened to since The Help. While I'm not sure if anything can compare to The Help, Commencement ranks up there and provides its own (more current) challenges that face women in our world. I so look forward to following Courtney Sullivans literary career.... Cant wait for more!!
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kurt South Windsor, CT, United States 01-02-12 Member Since 2011These reviews are done by his wife :)
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"college memories"
What did you love best about Commencement?This book makes you think back to your college days and friendships.Female to female sexual parts are involved so may not be for some people
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"Nothing Special, but entertaining"
At least sustained me for a while...if you want an easy listen, go for it. Definitely chick lit.
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"Not What I Expected"
The story was interesting enough - until the lesbian sex started in graphic detail. If I had known this book contained pornography and profanity, I'd have purchased something else. I only listened for about 2 hours.
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A. ricci San Francisco, CA United States 11-04-11 Member Since 2007jricci
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"Horrid"
Truly one of the worst books I've ever "read". The story makes Smith students out to be immature, sex crazed, lesbian, angry and STUPID women.
So many stereotypes in this book it made me sick.
Also, the author didn't know her locations....saying one woman road up to Novato, California form SF and admired the palm trees and wished she had taken the train? no plam trees in this part of northern California and no train to Novato. Try some research, Smith Wannabe
The narrator TRIED but made the lesbians sound like men and the southern woman sound retarded.
A disaster of a book. Author needs to get a real job.1 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"That was the end??"
I did lilke this book, I really did. Not a life changer, but a good chick book. However...there I was..listening away and hadn't paid attention to how much time was left and "The End". What?? It's over?? Not a good ending...way too many opened things that could have been cleared up. Having said that...give it a listen, it's not a bad story at all. Good performance, too.
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"I loved it!"
My only complaint was the ending. Sort of like "The Sopranos" in that you were not ready for it to be over and were left saying, "What???" Ms. Sullivan, will you write a sequel? I so hope so! I love your work! Can't wait to begin Maine!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful