Clara

The Fairer Sex Collection, Book 5

By: Michelle Miller

Narrated by: Samara Naeymi

Length: 41 mins

Publisher's summary

A young novelist trapped in a bad relationship takes the first step toward true pleasure and tenderness…but does she have the courage to be swept off her feet?

It doesn’t matter how many people read and like her new book, there’s only one man’s opinion that matters to Clara…or at least that’s what she thinks. But when a chance encounter at a film premiere introduces her to someone new - someone who understands her in a way the first man can’t - Clara finally discovers the validation she really wants and needs.

Clara is part of The Fairer Sex, a collection of sexy, satirical, and sometimes harrowing short stories that explore the question: “What do women want?” The answer is different for every woman, but each can be read or listened to in a single sitting.

©2019 Michelle Miller. (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Keep my attention. I like the fact that it is available as an Audible read also! I kept my attention and I also loved the way

Great story
Love the Audible version
Kept my attention
I would definitely read more from this author

5 stars

Overall, the collection of short stories in The Fairer Sex by Michelle Miller are either amazing or not worth the time. I like that the cover has each woman's name in a different font. As for reading a novel by Michelle, I think I'd pass as she has some toxic blind spots that I don't want to endure.

Candace: A strong start to the series. If I wasn't married and dating, I'd create my own list. 5 stars

Meredith: I was initially laughing, imagining myself in the Whole Foods with Meredith. Then it took a turn that I couldn't decide if it was real or fantasy, which took me out of the story as it was so unrealistic. 2 stars.

Alicia: I hate-listened to this story and enjoyed it. The whole time I kept thinking, "Karma...". The end was really good, I just personally don't think it's fair, for a multitude of reasons. 4 stars.

Heidi: The beginning is hilarious. However, I found it boring (this coming from someone with a degree in accounting; different from finance, but not by much.) I did like when Heidi stopped writing her story and it became about her and Paul. 2 stars.

Clara: I really enjoyed this book. Clara's relationship with Michael, Lawrence, the intimacy, the twist...a lot was packed into this story. 5 stars.

Lauren: I was immediately put off by Lauren, describing her growing up in wealth and in the next breath taking about living in a cutting-edge place that was "far enough from Chinatown that [visitors] weren't put off by the stench." So unnecessarily offensive and filled with privilege, making it hard for me to have any sympathy for her.

I was intensely physically triggered with the description of her bulimia episode, which I hated. If you've never had an ED, then it will definitely give readers/listeners insight as to what it's like. However, I lived it and didn't need to live it again in such detail. 1 star.

Eleanor: this was as good as Clara. I loved how Eleanor dealt with her husband, except for the "we just did" line. 5 stars.

Keridee: I didn't see the point of this book and couldn't get into it. I understand she's pretty, but having other characters in the book who are only described as fat and their occupation is ridiculous. 1 star.

Samara Naeymi was a good narrator, embodying each woman and her story.

Plot twist!

Borrowed for free via Amazon Prime membership. At 42 minutes long (including intro & credits) this is a fairly quick listen.

Clara is a writer on the high of her new release. She’s feeling ignored by the man in her life and this short story is set in a single few hours as she responds to how he treats her. They head to a film premiere where she meets the director of that film.

I can’t share much more or it will ruin the unique twist. Didn’t see it coming, but loved it.

I can’t imagine spending money on these shorts or ever listening to them again. Though it was well written, an intriguing concept & perspective, and the narrator was great.

Entertaining Raunchy Romance Read!

I listened to all the audiobooks in the fairer sex collection. For the most part, they were entertaining mindless stories I was able to enjoy to while doing various household chores. I enjoyed it this one. They are somewhat raunchy romance reads so be aware if that's something that might shock or appal you. Listened for free through prime reads, so cant complain about the price, lol. The narrator on the gets 5/5 stars, she was great!

Radio City Music Hall, here we come

Superb ending! Now I *really* need to put the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show on my must-see list.

Nicely done

Listened to on Audible instead of reading it. Unfolds as a story about finally learning about what one truly needs/wants. (The short sex scene contained in it is a tiny bit graphic, but—contrary to another review here on Amazon—is fully consensual by the characters.) Great to listen to while curled up on a snowy day.

Terrible storyline

A dismal storyline and is purposeless, the plot is weak and only good thing is that it is well spoken and told.