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Brackish Waters
- Narrated by: Christina Applegate
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Satire
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- Julie
- 03-21-21
Christina Applegate is everything
This was entertaining and funny, though very unlikely. Christina Applegate totally knocks it out of the park with her performance in this reading. However, Matt’s perception of a woman trapped in adolescent angst while in mid life is unlikely and makes me think he needs to spend some time with some real grown women. I haven’t met a women in her forties so devoid of personal development as described in this book.
15 people found this helpful
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- Deborah Hurd
- 03-19-21
Christina Applegate ♥️
I am loving your acting now and your show on Netflix I’m getting old lol 😂 I can’t remember the name
and now this is so great listening
also I can leave you a message and tell you one thing
You are one of the good ones .. wild fun I already have audible and this just let me hit play .. hope you are well sending you love and light ..♥️💫🙏🏼 Debi always
9 people found this helpful
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- Runhappy517
- 03-18-21
Laugh out loud funny!
Well done. Do love Christina Applegate’s voice. Could totally picture her in the lead role if this every became a movie.
9 people found this helpful
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- Fairbanks142
- 03-18-21
So Much Fun
This is utterly delightful.
As a fan of the Small Town Murder podcast, “Brackish Waters” reminds me of the best one-star citizen’s review. That initial geeky excitement never abated; I was pleased as punch throughout the whole audiobook.
Christina Applegate is an amazing narrator, who brings so much sarcasm, life, and snide humor to the story. I could picture myself there with her, giggle-snorting at her wit and just as disgusted by the comedic disappointment which is the resort and her trip and her life. There's also awe at the heart of this coming-of-middle-age story; I was left hopeful and fulfilled.
9 people found this helpful
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- Maureen Martin
- 03-29-21
Needed this
I enjoyed listening to this so much, I texted all my friends telling them about it!
8 people found this helpful
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- Carol
- 03-31-21
Loved it!!!
I think this must have been written for Christina Applegate! She was perfect in her narration and inflection and the story was perfect for her snarky characters. I totally enjoyed this story and only wish it could have been longer without messing up the story line. I hope to hear more from the Boren/Applegate combination.
7 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 03-30-21
But can this be turned into a movie?!
I was literally imagining all of this on my head as it was being read. Someone make this a movie!! And Mrs. Applegate must be the main actress.
6 people found this helpful
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- C. Lincourt
- 03-30-21
A REAL book
This book had me laughing and ringing over the REAL-ness. Christina Applegate’s performance was spot on. This could easily be a great Netflix movie.
6 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-18-21
Humor and heart...
Not always easy to achieve in a balanced coming of middle age story.
Having a rebirth from a $20.00 auction item proved to be more valuable than the vacation prize.
I look forward to listening to Brackish Waters again!
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- Ctayl
- 03-31-21
A fine and funny listen
Laugh out loud funny. I was surprised by the excellent writing and ear-catching turns of phrse.
5 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 04-07-21
started good - ended bad
started very well, funny, entertaining, but dragged out too long (no reflection on Christine Applegate)
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- Karen P.
- 05-02-22
Good entertainment
good short story, relayable in some places. I enjoyed it and would recommend it.
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- Aine
- 04-08-22
Great narration!
Thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Laugh out loud moments and fantastic narrator! Highly Recommended! Buy it!
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- Ms. C. A. Baddoo
- 02-25-22
Loved it
Funny, relatable and engaging. I really enjoyed listening to this story on my drive to and from
Work. I’ll now search out the author. Also Christina Applegate’s narration was brilliant
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-25-22
f#cking loved it
A captivating vacation from Hell! I felt every bit of the horror experienced. A nice touch of self growth.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-28-21
Really entertaining and very enjoyable
Loved the voice of the reader - I think she made the overall experience fab and I would recommend. I listened during a long run.
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- AmzonCustard
- 12-24-21
Cristina Applegate smashes this story
What a fantastic narrator. Great story, an immersive experience… I was right there with her screwing up my life left right and centre. Well done to the team on this and thanks audible for a free treat!
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- Mich
- 12-16-21
Funny
Loved it from the moment it started. It finished too soon 😞
If you want a pick me up, this is it.
Matt Boren - Please write more about this family 🙏
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- Kerry
- 11-09-21
Amazing performance
I have no idea who the narrator is but as her name is on the cover I assume she is someone famous. The story along with the narrator was a brilliant combination.
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- sandcastlesandsunshine
- 10-25-21
Great short listen
Thoroughly enjoyed this, fun, funny, relatable. Made me laugh out loud and think. Great little freebie. Thank you audible originals!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-21
Loved it
I absolutely loved this book it was well written, funny and fabulously performed by Christina Applegate!