We're Just Like You, Only Prettier

Confessions of a Tarnished Southern Belle

By: Celia Rivenbark

Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow

Humorous essays on life in the south. A Southern woman's take on daily life.©2005 Celia Rivenbark (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

Narration was distracting

Would you try another book from Celia Rivenbark and/or Steven Crossley?

Not sure

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator was breathy. I know that sounds picky but there were pauses and backgound noises that made it sound like pages turning. The narration was also slow like the narrator was bored.

Do you think We're Just Like You, Only Prettier needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, I didn't find the author's humor to be that witty. I love Southern humor but the delivery in this book seemed to spoil the punch lines.

This is so me!!!!

I loved this book. I hope I can find all her works! I laughed so hard.

fun ahead

Always a good time and a great way to escape the real world. Also, people think I'm crazy when I start laughing out loud.... wearing headphones. 😁

Narrator was so distracting

What made the experience of listening to We're Just Like You, Only Prettier the most enjoyable?

Celia Rivenbark's writing is hilarious!

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I think the narrator sounded as if she may have had a cold and was congested. It was the only reason I could imagine for hearing her breathing, swallowing, and long pauses. I wanted to hand her a bottle of water so she could rehydrate. It was also strange listening to a much older woman talk about her preschooler. I prefer when Celia reads her own books. :)

Giggling through the struggle

The books overall persona, was hilariously delightful. Although due to the manner of how the book was written, I could see how it was a collection of newspapers columns. I was struggling to finish the book.