The Little Amish Matchmaker

A Christmas Romance

By: Linda Byler

Narrated by: Mandi Lee

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's Summary

Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. He's determined to give his brother the best Christmas present ever - a date with his favorite teacher. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story. "I love Isaac's self-confidence and scheming as he prods his reluctant older brother," she says, smiling knowingly about the characters she's created.

Byler takes her listener straight into the Amish world as Isaac is both charmed and annoyed by his too talkative but quite bright Mam. He can barely tolerate his little nieces and nephews, who substantially outnumber the grown-ups when the whole family gets together. And he loves his humble circumspect Dat, although he isn't always pleased by how well Isaac sweeps the forebay in the barn. As anticipation for the Christmas program at the schoolhouse builds, Isaac cares for troubled Ruthie, who stutters miserably when she practices her poem. And he wonders how much he'll have to help his brother, Sim, act on his growing affection for Teacher Catherine!

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Disappointed in this story after reading others by Linda Byler...

Story was OK as it depicted Amish life well, but narration detracted...just monotonous and didn’t keep my interest. The story was sweet bu fell flat as compared to others.

Great story, Horrible Performance!

I love the story line. It’s a very cute scenario, sweet story overall. But the reader’s voice is like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard! She is very high pitched and pretty robotic in her reading voice. I could have done better!
I love Linda Byler as an author but I hope she finds a new performer.

Terrible performance

I’m sure this book is good, but the reading is terrible! I would not recommend.

The narration of.this is awful.

I couldn't get past 3rd chapter. The child like voice and the hesitation before each word being read.

Great story line

What a fun, funny story line. The narrator was perfect for the script!
My first time reading A Linda Byler sorry and the narrator as well. Great combo.

Pass on this audible version.

The person narrating the story was pretty monotone. Had a listen to the book before the purchase I would not have gotten it. The tone and the lack of their narrators ability to generate various characters with her voice made listening to this book. Very challenging. Love the authors books just not this book.

A bit dull & actually a children's book

Unlike the title it is not a romance. The book is written from the POV of a 12 year old. I don't know why its called the matchmaker because that is aa tiny part of the story. In the end there is about 1 min romantic moment between 2 adults but it's fleeting. In fact there are only 2 interactions between the couple the entire time.

It was nicely written buuuttt odd. There isn't much too it, i.e., not really any plot. Mainly focuses on details ... lots of descriptions of the food made and eaten, this and that about what is Amish, what's not. There is much focus on explaining the English vs. PA dutch words... why? ( lol it was annoying!!)
and on and on about insignificant things that go on in a little boy's world. I wouldn't have listened if I realized it was a book for kids... maybe YA genre but definitely not for adults.

A lovely story

Very enjoyable. The narration was superb. An unusual perspective - looking through the eyes of a young boy.

boring

the story was extremely boring as was the person reading it. I found myself nodding off a couple of times. the only good thing I can say about it is it was only about 3 hours of my life gone by.

sweet

I thought it was a sweet. cute book. I might make it one I read again next year