The author obviously admires numerous stellar authors and excellent books. Apparently, she’s even been instructed by exceptional writers, including Claire Keegan. Too bad she chose to publish a novel that degrades the medium. I felt more dislike for her than for the intentionally unlikeable protagonist by the middle of the book. (Only got past the..
Love the development of the character Sybil. Audio book is the way to go for this story, all narrators do a superb job.
The story was excellent. There was nothing I didn’t like about it. I truly felt that the letters were written to me.
Review from The Correspondent →
Excellent writing, character development. Stunning narration that felt like watching this book unfold in film. I can’t recommend this book enough.
One of the best books I have ever read. I especially enjoyed that it was from the perspective of an older woman.
Review from Maybe This Time →
Good story, fast moving. Narrators had nice clear expressive voices. Easy to visualize the actions of the characters.
Loved the story, they way it was a narrated and a highly recommended book. Sybil reminded me of my grandmother and it reminded the importance of hand written letters.
Review from The Correspondent →
At first, listening to this story of a retired woman as she aged, I was listening to someone else’s life. By the end, I heard so many echoes of my own in the relationships with family and friends, exes and former bosses, and the inner workings of her head and misgivings of her soul. The..
Review from The Correspondent →
Oh Sybil. I want to write you a letter!! I love the cast! This was everything I wanted in a book and audiobook. I love the way it’s told— in letters, notes, journal entries. 5 stars!!
Review from Love, Mom →
I couldn’t connect with this book. I didn’t connect with the characters or the story. I had to DNF this book.