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Firstly, the narrative is mail or e-mail correspondence among various with none of it being very interesting. The point behind the main character is a very slow build.Secondly, I found the main character increasingly unlikable as I listened. She seems quite self-absorbed, arrogant, and toxic among other things, which made it difficult to emphasize with..
This book was great as audio with the actors that I can’t imagine I would have appreciated in print.
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The narration was outstanding! The story was told entirely through letters written back-and-forth to, and from the protagonist, Sybil. An unusual, personal and compelling format. So very well done. Well written, very moving at times. The kind of book that will stay with me.
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Such a beautiful story and performance is excellent, The Best! Such a touching book. I would cry if I could.
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The writing style was unique and the chat built slowly. It was rewarding to go along for the ride of personal growth of the characters. Some of the best narration I’ve listened with an audio book. I think I’m going to miss Sybil now that I’ve finished listening.
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A different twist with the whole story being nothing but letters/ correspondence between people… It took a bit of time to settle into what was happening, but definitely got better in the end
I loved this book nothing to dislike. It reminded me to always keep communicating with people in our lives
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Enjoyed the stories, the timeline, the location updates along the way and loved the point of view of which the entire book was written. Excellent performance. The narrators/voices of the characters were phenomenal.
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I listened to the audio book and it was very well done. I’m sure reading would have been excellent too. Very well written!
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This was such a cleverly told tale, and I really enjoyed the audiobook version. I loved following Sybil’s life and enjoyed the themes of aging, reflection and late in life found joy. I guess I also needed the ugly cry at the end; fair warning. Well worth your time to either read or listen to!..