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  • DEBRA
  • NEW PROVIDENCE, PA, United States
  • 01-06-16

Entertaining

The story of two young women learning of their true identity was so captivating. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

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Great concept...missed opps for detail.

I was intrigued by the concept of this book, however I feel that the author missed many opportunities to delve into more detail about each of the families' situations. This story could have easily been a 2 or 3 book series, one each for Rachel and Ella's story and then perhaps a final volume that told the story of the extended families meeting. As written, it was difficult to develop a real connection to any character and left me wanting to know more.

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What a waste

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Story line

Has A Plain & Fancy Christmas turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

Would you be willing to try another one of Susan Denaker???s performances?

No

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

Any additional comments?

So full of stereotypes I could not even finish. Narrator was really flat and uninteresting. If you want a better story about the Amish listen to