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Macy Lockhart’s life shattered in a moment with the news that her husband, Finn – serving in the military overseas – has been killed in the line of duty. Their ardent marriage is over, leaving Macy alone, empty, directionless. But while she tries to sustain herself with memories of Finn, who made her and their small Texas ranch the center of his life, it is wealthy Wyatt Clark who slowly brings joy back into her life - until the day that Finn, miraculously spared from death, returns home to claim his bride….
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- De Lady M en 05-01-13
De: Julia London
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F*ck Love
- De: Tarryn Fisher
- Narrado por: Marisa Vitali
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Helena Conway has fallen in love. Unwillingly. Unwittingly. But not unprovoked. Kit Isley is everything she's not - unstructured, untethered, and not even a little bit careful. It could all be so beautiful...if he wasn't dating her best friend. Helena must defy her heart, do the right thing, and think of others. Until she doesn't.
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Left me feeling confused?
- De ❤️Cyndi Marie❤️🎧Audiobook Addicts🎧 en 09-15-16
De: Tarryn Fisher
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Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See
- De: Juliann Garey
- Narrado por: Dan Butler
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In her tour-de-force first novel, Juliann Garey takes us inside the restless mind, ravaged heart, and anguished soul of Greyson Todd, a successful Hollywood studio executive who leaves his wife and young daughter and for a decade travels the world giving free reign to the bipolar disorder he's been forced to keep hidden for almost 20 years.
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Psychosis or Syphilis?
- De Vira en 04-02-13
De: Juliann Garey
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Love Walked In
- De: Marisa de los Santos
- Narrado por: Jennifer Ikeda
- Duración: 11 h y 40 m
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Award-winning poet Marisa de los Santos crafts an irresistibly touching debut novel. Love Walked In is a contemporary tale, steeped in nostalgic, cinematic charm, of love in all its forms. Unapologetically idealistic about love, Cornelia Brown appears to catch the break of a lifetime when the dashing Martin Grace, her own personal Cary Grant, comes strolling into her life. But it is Martin's connection to 11-year-old Clare Hobbes that touches Cornelia's heart in ways she never imagined.
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Dreadful audio quality
- De Marenghi en 09-16-11
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God-Shaped Hole
- A Novel
- De: Tiffanie DeBartolo
- Narrado por: Rachael Warren
- Duración: 10 h y 44 m
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When Beatrice Trixie Jordan replies to a personal ad, she meets Jacob Grace, a charming, effervescent 30-something free-spirit writer passionately seeking life. He possesses his own turns of phrase and ways of thinking and feeling that dissonantly harmonize with Trixie's off-center vision. As they rollercoaster through the joys and furies of their wrenching romance, they try to come to terms with the hurt brought about by both of their distant fathers who, in different ways, forsook them.
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To see a fortune teller or not to see one...
- De Renee en 08-08-18
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The Leaving
- De: Tara Altebrando
- Narrado por: Karissa Vacker
- Duración: 9 h y 28 m
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Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to, until today. Today five of those kids returned. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth. This unforgettable novel with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists will leave listeners breathless.
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Plot Twist
- De Josh F. en 01-07-21
De: Tara Altebrando
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When We Collided
- De: Emery Lord
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Evans, Raviv Ullman
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
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Seventeen-year-old Jonah Daniels has lived in Verona Cove, California, his whole life, and only one thing has ever changed: His father used to be alive, and now he is not. With a mother lost in a deep bout of depression, Jonah and his five siblings struggle to keep up their home and the restaurant their dad left behind. But at the start of summer, a second change rolls in: Vivi Alexander, the new girl in town.
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Wow. This story is a feast
- De Julia Fairchild en 04-24-16
De: Emery Lord
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My Life Next Door
- De: Huntley Fitzpatrick
- Narrado por: Amy Rubinate
- Duración: 10 h y 40 m
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The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not: loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, 17-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them...until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
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A well written coming of age book
- De Ezinwanyi en 10-23-15
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The Salt House
- A Novel
- De: Lisa Duffy
- Narrado por: Laurence Bouvard
- Duración: 8 h y 35 m
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In the coastal town of Alden, Maine, Hope and Jack Kelly have settled down to a life of wedded bliss. They have a beautiful family, a growing lobster business, and the Salt House - an oceanfront cottage they're renovating into their dream home. But tragedy strikes when their young daughter doesn't wake up from her afternoon nap, taking her last breath without making a sound. A year later each member of the Kelly family navigates the world on their own private island of grief.
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Culturally closed minded to what going on today.
- De Susan Griggs en 01-11-22
De: Lisa Duffy
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Changing Tides
- De: Michael Thomas Ford
- Narrado por: Blake Somerset
- Duración: 14 h y 43 m
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Marine biologist Ben Ransome understands the sea, especially the tiny, beautiful sea slugs he has studied and admired for most of his life. What Ben doesn't understand are people, and now, one of the most important people in his life - his 16-year-old daughter, Caddie - is coming to live with him for the summer. But the sweet, happy child he remembers has been replaced by a wounded, angry stranger who resents everything about her father. Caddie is determined to act out in every way, leaving Ben feeling more alone than ever.
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Sounds like a college lecture
- De Patrick McDonald en 12-15-16
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Summer at Willow Lake
- The Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 1
- De: Susan Wiggs
- Narrado por: Joyce Bean
- Duración: 12 h y 49 m
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Real estate expert Olivia Bellamy reluctantly trades a trendy Manhattan summer for her family's old resort camp in the Catskills, where her primary task will be renovating the bungalow colony for her grandparents, who want one last summer together filled with fun, friends and family. A posh resort in its heyday, the camp is now in disarray and Olivia is forced to hire contractor Connor Davis - a still-smoldering flame from her own summers at camp.
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Finding Love at Summer Camp
- De Pamela Dale Foster en 02-13-15
De: Susan Wiggs
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The Road Home
- De: Ford Michael Thomas Ford
- Narrado por: Blake Somerset
- Duración: 9 h y 5 m
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When a car accident leaves photographer Burke Crenshaw in need of temporary full-time care, he finds himself back in the one place no forty-year-old chooses to be--his childhood bedroom. There, in the Vermont home where he grew up, Burke begins the long process of recuperation, and watches as his widowed father finds happiness in a new relationship that's a constant reminder of everything Burke wants and lacks. Exploring local history, Burke discovers an intriguing series of letters from a Civil War soldier to his fianc.
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No need to check your scepticism at the door!
- De Orlando en 08-23-13
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Did You Ever Have A Family
- De: Bill Clegg
- Narrado por: Bill Clegg
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On the eve of her daughter's wedding, June Reid's life is completely devastated when a shocking disaster takes the lives of her daughter, her daughter's fiancé, her ex-husband, and her boyfriend, Luke - her entire family, all gone in a moment. And June is the only survivor.
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One of my favorite books, but sadly, read by author
- De Elizabeth en 09-03-15
De: Bill Clegg
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Red Comet
- The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
- De: Heather Clark
- Narrado por: Laura Jennings
- Duración: 45 h y 27 m
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With a wealth of never-before-accessed materials, Heather Clark brings to life the brilliant Sylvia Plath, who had precocious poetic ambition and was an accomplished published writer even before she became a star at Smith College. Refusing to read Plath’s work as if her every act was a harbinger of her tragic fate, Clark considers the sociopolitical context as she thoroughly explores Plath’s world.
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Amazing!
- De Blurryface en 10-28-20
De: Heather Clark
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Descendants
- De: Disney Press
- Narrado por: Kyla Garcia
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When four offspring of classic Disney villains are offered a chance to leave the island where they have been imprisoned and go to prep school in an idyllic kingdom, they must choose whether or not to follow in their parents' evil footsteps.
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Just the Movie transcribed
- De amanda en 07-24-19
De: Disney Press
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Killer Cult
- De: Addison Moore
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
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In the hunt for justice, FBI Agent Fallon Baxter unravels the deadliest mysteries. Believe. Obey. Survive. Welcome to Paradise where faith meets fear, and salvation is written in blood. Clean language and heart-stopping twists that keep you glued to the edge of your seat until the very last page. When FBI Agent Fallon Baxter returns to her hometown of Pine Ridge Falls to join the local field office, she expects a fresh start and a chance to mend her broken past. Instead, she’s thrust into the heart of darkness when a string of brutal murders shakes the quiet community. The victims, found ...
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Decent story. I won’t do another virtual voice
- De Mrs. Walker en 09-08-24
De: Addison Moore
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The Woman Who Ran Away from Everything
- De: Fiona Gibson
- Narrado por: Eilidh Beaton
- Duración: 10 h y 29 m
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Kate is sick of being taken for granted by her husband Vince. It’s bad enough that she allowed herself to be dragged away from the London life she loved, but now she’s constantly compelled to keep up with the (very smug) Joneses in this small home counties town. She hates it here. What happened to the fun-loving woman she used to be? At almost 50 Kate feels lost, overlooked and like nothing is ever going to change. That is, until she comes home to an unexpected party – one that she has to cater. And that’s it. The final straw. Breaking point.
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Accidentally Married
- De: Victorine E. Lieske
- Narrado por: Jennifer Drake Ford
- Duración: 5 h y 10 m
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Madison Nichols, aspiring actress, is floundering. Her rent is due and she needs a job. Desperately. After getting a tip about an open position, she rushes to Jameson Technologies and meets CEO Jared Jameson. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding, she is put in the awkward position of pretending to be his girlfriend. Not the job she was applying for. And when she finds out Jared lied to her to get what he wanted, she decides to get back at him. In front of his family.
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It won't change your life, but it's entertaining
- De L. Pelto en 02-03-15
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Did You Ever Have A Family
- De: Bill Clegg
- Narrado por: Bill Clegg
- Duración: 6 h y 54 m
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On the eve of her daughter's wedding, June Reid's life is completely devastated when a shocking disaster takes the lives of her daughter, her daughter's fiancé, her ex-husband, and her boyfriend, Luke - her entire family, all gone in a moment. And June is the only survivor.
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One of my favorite books, but sadly, read by author
- De Elizabeth en 09-03-15
De: Bill Clegg
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Red Comet
- The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
- De: Heather Clark
- Narrado por: Laura Jennings
- Duración: 45 h y 27 m
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With a wealth of never-before-accessed materials, Heather Clark brings to life the brilliant Sylvia Plath, who had precocious poetic ambition and was an accomplished published writer even before she became a star at Smith College. Refusing to read Plath’s work as if her every act was a harbinger of her tragic fate, Clark considers the sociopolitical context as she thoroughly explores Plath’s world.
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Amazing!
- De Blurryface en 10-28-20
De: Heather Clark
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Descendants
- De: Disney Press
- Narrado por: Kyla Garcia
- Duración: 3 h y 4 m
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When four offspring of classic Disney villains are offered a chance to leave the island where they have been imprisoned and go to prep school in an idyllic kingdom, they must choose whether or not to follow in their parents' evil footsteps.
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Just the Movie transcribed
- De amanda en 07-24-19
De: Disney Press
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Killer Cult
- De: Addison Moore
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 4 h y 3 m
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In the hunt for justice, FBI Agent Fallon Baxter unravels the deadliest mysteries. Believe. Obey. Survive. Welcome to Paradise where faith meets fear, and salvation is written in blood. Clean language and heart-stopping twists that keep you glued to the edge of your seat until the very last page. When FBI Agent Fallon Baxter returns to her hometown of Pine Ridge Falls to join the local field office, she expects a fresh start and a chance to mend her broken past. Instead, she’s thrust into the heart of darkness when a string of brutal murders shakes the quiet community. The victims, found ...
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Decent story. I won’t do another virtual voice
- De Mrs. Walker en 09-08-24
De: Addison Moore
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The Woman Who Ran Away from Everything
- De: Fiona Gibson
- Narrado por: Eilidh Beaton
- Duración: 10 h y 29 m
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Kate is sick of being taken for granted by her husband Vince. It’s bad enough that she allowed herself to be dragged away from the London life she loved, but now she’s constantly compelled to keep up with the (very smug) Joneses in this small home counties town. She hates it here. What happened to the fun-loving woman she used to be? At almost 50 Kate feels lost, overlooked and like nothing is ever going to change. That is, until she comes home to an unexpected party – one that she has to cater. And that’s it. The final straw. Breaking point.
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Accidentally Married
- De: Victorine E. Lieske
- Narrado por: Jennifer Drake Ford
- Duración: 5 h y 10 m
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Madison Nichols, aspiring actress, is floundering. Her rent is due and she needs a job. Desperately. After getting a tip about an open position, she rushes to Jameson Technologies and meets CEO Jared Jameson. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding, she is put in the awkward position of pretending to be his girlfriend. Not the job she was applying for. And when she finds out Jared lied to her to get what he wanted, she decides to get back at him. In front of his family.
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It won't change your life, but it's entertaining
- De L. Pelto en 02-03-15
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Atoms and Ashes
- A Global History of Nuclear Disasters
- De: Serhii Plokhy
- Narrado por: Leighton Pugh
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
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Atoms and Ashes recounts the dramatic history of nuclear accidents that have dogged the industry in its military and civil incarnations since the 1950s. Through the stories of six terrifying major incidents—Bikini Atoll, Kyshtym, Windscale, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima—Cold War expert Serhii Plokhy explores the risks of nuclear power, both for military and peaceful purposes, while offering a vivid account of how individuals and governments make decisions under extraordinary circumstances.
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This was a pretty sensational and biased book.
- De J. Seawright en 06-11-22
De: Serhii Plokhy
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A Cathedral of Myth and Bone
- Stories
- De: Kat Howard
- Narrado por: Madeleine Lambert
- Duración: 7 h y 24 m
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Kat Howard has already been called a “remarkable writer” by Neil Gaiman, and her “dark and enticing” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel, Roses and Rot, was beloved by critics and fans alike. Now you can experience her collected shorter works, including two new stories. In these stories, equally as beguiling as her novels, Howard expands into the enchanted territory of myths and saints, as well as Arthurian legend, with a novella set upon a college campus, retelling the story of King Arthur through women’s eyes.
De: Kat Howard
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Tying the Scot
- De: Jennifer Trethewey
- Narrado por: Ruth Urquhart
- Duración: 10 h y 43 m
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At age 11, Alex Sinclair pledges an oath to the Duke of Chatham promising to serve and protect his illegitimate daughter, Lucy FitzHarris. Nine years later, the duke unexpectedly takes Alex up on his vow, offering the future Laird of Balforss his daughter's hand in marriage. Now a man, hotheaded Alex has difficulty convincing Lucy - who would rather starve to death than marry a vulgar Scot - to go through with the arranged marriage.
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I RARELY Give More Then 4 Stars🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇
- De T.D.Willis en 08-27-20
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Dream
- The Art and Science of Slumber
- De: Scott Carney
- Narrado por: Scott Carney
- Duración: 3 h y 31 m
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Why do so many of us have trouble falling asleep? Why do our thoughts spin in wild directions after dark? More important: why do we dream? In this groundbreaking new book, investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney sets out to discover how the sleeping world reverberates in the waking one. Unlock the power of the immune system at the same time you dig deeply into the source of creativity. Discover the evolutionary process that forges both memory and emotions.
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A balanced book on that phenomenon we take for granted
- De Justin Weiss en 01-10-24
De: Scott Carney
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The Things We Do for Love
- A Novel
- De: Kristin Hannah
- Narrado por: Susan Ericksen
- Duración: 13 h
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Years of trying unsuccessfully to conceive a child have broken more than Angie DeSaria’s heart. Following a painful divorce, she moves back to her small Pacific Northwest hometown and takes over management of her family’s restaurant. In West End, where life rises and falls like the tides, Angie’s fortunes will drastically change yet again when she meets and befriends a troubled young woman.
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Couldn’t recommend enough for anyone craving a read with which you can really connect
- De Sarah C. en 06-23-21
De: Kristin Hannah
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Fi
- A Memoir
- De: Alexandra Fuller
- Narrado por: Alexandra Fuller
- Duración: 6 h y 24 m
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It’s the middle of the summer before her fiftieth birthday and Alexandra is just barely hanging on. Grieving her father and pining for her home country of Zimbabwe, chafing and straining against the stresses and strictures of midlife as a mother and ex-wife, and piecing her way through a disastrous relationship with a younger woman that lurches and buckles, but never quite breaks. And then—suddenly and incomprehensibly—her son Fi, at 21 years old, dies in his sleep. What happens next is what Alexandra details in this book.
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Lifting the fog
- De Nina G. en 04-20-24
De: Alexandra Fuller
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Descendants
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- JAMIEE
- 02-14-13
I loved it!
I really enjoyed this book. The fact that I live in Hawaii probably played a role in why it was so fascinating to me. I haven't seen the movie yet but now it is definitely on my to-watch list. But back to the book...I thought the characters were well developed and likable. The emotions and scenarios described throughout the story were very real and at times I laughed and teared up. While there were a few jarring mispronounciations of Hawaiian words, in general the narrator handled the words a lot better than I expected him to (based on some of the reviews I read before listening). Overall, despite those few mispronounciations, I thought the narrator did a fantastic job. He was the perfect choice for Mr. King! I definitely recommend this book.
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- Marie
- 02-18-13
Story limited by the viewpoint
I am surprised I did find much to like about this book because I generally dislike stories told in the first person present viewpoint. The limitations of this viewpoint, especially the difficulty of sustaining it over a long story, do catch up with the author. It was hard to feel connected to a story when you really couldn't "see" it. Setting and description are limited. Matt, the viewpoint character, felt flat and shallow. And not too bright for an attorney. I did love the secondary characters, especially daughters and Sid. The narrator was good.
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- L. Mitchell
- 11-08-12
An enjoyable read
Would you listen to The Descendants again? Why?
No once was enough for this one.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Descendants?
The confrontation with the "other man".
What does Jonathan Davis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Great listen.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
waiting for my wife to die
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- Monica
- 06-11-12
Narrator didn't do homework; New story
Interesting story and one that I have never heard before. But I had two complaints:
1) Unfortunately, the narrator did not do his homework. His pronunciation of words commonly used in Hawai'i was poor. He should have done his homework and asked people who say Hawaiian words and local words how to pronounce them. Really, there's no excuse -- I can't believe he mispronounced poke (POH-keh) to name one of many mistakes.
2) My personal preference would have been for the story to reflect Hawai'i more. This is my bias and not a fault of the book/author. I wanted more Hawai'i and culture of Hawaiians and the local people who live in Hawai'i. There wasn't enough for me.
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- mindnbody
- 04-06-14
Maika'i loa
If you could sum up The Descendants in three words, what would they be?
Brave, honest, and provocative.
What did you like best about this story?
As someone who still has much to learn about Hawai'i, its people, and its history, even I tire at the endless cliches and myths that generally get recycled in books, television programs, and films. Ms. Hemmings' book conveys a part of Hawai'i culture that is rarely portrayed and is perhaps a bit uncomfortable to read. Oddly enough, although the circumstances presented may be unique to Hawai'i, the internal struggles of the characters are likely far more universal.
What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?
I think Mr. Davis did an outstanding job with some amazing material. My one wish, however, is that the producers had provided some guidance on the pronunciation of the Hawaiian and pidgin words in the text.
If you could rename The Descendants, what would you call it?
Actually, the title was quite perfect.
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- Linda
- 02-09-19
Too much time inside Matt King’s head
I didn’t have particular expectations for the book, as I had not seen the movie, though I was aware of it. I was more than a little disappointed in it, and by about halfway though I found myself just wanting to get to the end of it, already.
Most of the book consists of the main character’s reflections, emotions, memories, etc., and I’m afraid he got very tiresome. He often responded to situations in ways that made little sense to me (e.g., his rudeness to the wife of the man who had cuckolded him). His dependence on his children, especially his older daughter, was disturbing. His passivity, occasionally punctuated by unpredictable outbursts of what seemed to me to be irrational anger, was inexplicable. There’s a whole lot of angst there, and not much enlightenment.
The narrator was very good. There were times when he chose to place emphasis in a sentence where I would not have, but it was not especially annoying. He made the voices of the male characters very distinctive, and he didn’t try to use a falsetto for the females.
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- Dawn
- 08-07-18
Loved it
Heartbreaking and heartwarming.
I’d seen the movie a couple times- the book is better. My favorite character Sid is developed much more fully in the book
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- giannainverso
- 03-02-17
I love it so so much
narrator is amazing story is amazing I've read it 3 times. correction I have listened to it 3 times. I recommend it to every single person ever.
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- Kelly
- 01-18-20
A book about love, but not romance.
I was looking for a book set in Hawaii, and that was available on audio and came across this one. I saw the movie a couple years ago and found it moving and real with characters I cared about so I quickly picked this one up. I am glad that I did because the book is really good.
The Descendants is written by a female author and has a smart, compassionate and convincing male narrator. It is a bittersweet story about a father who is facing the death of his wife who lies in a coma after a car accident. He has two daughters and his relationship with them has been a bit remote. He is working to say his goodbyes to the wife he loved and establish a loving, caring relationship with their girls. The voice is smart and fresh. His anger, grief and confusion are set from the first words of the book:
The sun is shining, mynah birds are chattering, palm trees are swaying, so what.
That 'so what' is everything. From those words I knew that this man was struggling.
We quickly learn that this man has even more to deal with, when he learns that his wife has been having an affair. He must remove her from life support and decides that she would want her lover to say his goodbyes. So he goes on a mission to find this man that took a piece of his wife's heart. The hunt for this man brings him closer to his daughters, and treats the readers to moving emotions, smart dialogue and a lush backdrop of Hawaii. I enjoyed the glimpses into Hawaii's history and am even more interested to read more.
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- 12-07-14
Weird, but good in the end.
The details leads you to think it is about some property and all the family. BUT it is really about a man who has 2 daughters and his wife has been in an accident. There is a smaller character who is like a fly in the ointment to the man.. The end brought it all back full circle. I would tell some one else about this book, with a little disclaimer about it. It does have the property coursing through it.
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