This book falls under the book I’m never going to remember category. It’s okay. I didn’t expect the plot twist at the end.
I do not recommend the audiThis book falls under the book I’m never going to remember category. It’s okay. I didn’t expect the plot twist at the end.
I do not recommend the audiobook however. The narrator’s voice became very annoying during dialogues and it sounded like everyone was shouting. It was very irritating. ...more
This book is supposed to be heartwarming and sweet and I can see why it is to many. I just didn’t feel it. I listened to the audiobook and it was wellThis book is supposed to be heartwarming and sweet and I can see why it is to many. I just didn’t feel it. I listened to the audiobook and it was well narrated. I honestly don’t have much to say other than that I’m kind of used to darker books and this was too much sunshine to me....more
I listened to the audiobook which was well narrated. The story itself was sometimes interesting (especially at first in Opaline's chapters) but I alsoI listened to the audiobook which was well narrated. The story itself was sometimes interesting (especially at first in Opaline's chapters) but I also often lost interest. Overall, it's a not-so-bad read, works for an audiobook to listen to while doing chores, driving, etc. However, it's nothing memorable. ...more
I closely work with refugees in my country and this book grabbed my attention because it's about a story setting I am well familiar with in real life.I closely work with refugees in my country and this book grabbed my attention because it's about a story setting I am well familiar with in real life. I won't be judging it from the PoV of someone who is taking the refugee's claim because there were many questions I wanted to ask, especially about their life before reaching Turkey.
Nonetheless, the idea is good, the story is decent, and the narration of the audiobook was done well.
I honestly didn't connect to the characters much but I still appreciated the whole story. ...more
I’m starting to get the feeling that this series has went long enough. I didn’t enjoy this book much. I’ll probably read the sequel but this one doesnI’m starting to get the feeling that this series has went long enough. I didn’t enjoy this book much. I’ll probably read the sequel but this one doesn’t have what made the first two bookd stand out. Maybe with a proper ending for the series i would’ve rated it 3 stars but since the ending left the room for a fourth instalment, won’t be doing that....more
Honestly, this book was so much fun. I wasn’t the most memorable. It didn’t feature the best characters. Nonetheless, I highly enjoyed the audiobook. Honestly, this book was so much fun. I wasn’t the most memorable. It didn’t feature the best characters. Nonetheless, I highly enjoyed the audiobook. One thing i comment about is that both perspectives sharing the same narrator without clear transitions between PoVs....more
I picked up Looking for Jane because it was on the GR choice awards list. I listened to the audiobook and all three perspectives had the same narratorI picked up Looking for Jane because it was on the GR choice awards list. I listened to the audiobook and all three perspectives had the same narrator. The story was interesting and admirable. The three timelines were linked well even though I suspected the plot twist early on. I don't think we needed it though.
The characters were okay, not annoying but not memorable. It was the audiobook picked randomly right after finishing The House of Eve. Frankly, I didn't know much about these kind of houses. I knew they existed but not the physical and emotional hardships the girls and women endured there. I'm really glad to see authors continuing to write about dark and unpopular parts of history.
The narrator however sounded too weird when trying to speak like someone is sad and it made me cringe. Nonetheless, it’s usually the type of audiobook I enjoy listening to. It didn't affect my overall experience but definitely removed any possibility of feeling much of a connection to those emotional moments....more
Go as a River started slow. I read the description just before starting the book and it was quite vague. I didn't know what to expect. And I agree, thGo as a River started slow. I read the description just before starting the book and it was quite vague. I didn't know what to expect. And I agree, this book flows like a river. While the pace is steady, it is also filled with different events covering almost two decades.
I liked Victoria, her relationship with her father was an interesting one. I have assumed he's "a bad guy" but I was misguided. Later on, I wished she had more time with him alone.
I also wanted this book to be longer. The ending was well done but I wanted more. I was waiting to see what would happen next and then it was the end, sadly. ...more
Many of my Goodreads friends have highly rated this book. I wish I saw the comparison with Station ElevenStation Eleven before because then, I definitMany of my Goodreads friends have highly rated this book. I wish I saw the comparison with Station ElevenStation Eleven before because then, I definitely wouldn't have listened to the audiobook.
I highly enjoyed the writing in Station Eleven. It was beautiful and gripping. There were also lots of part/present events. I personally wouldn't recommend it as an audiobook.
Migrations might have been a mesmerizing read for some. Sadly, I was bored most of the time. I also couldn't feel empathetic to Franny. She was a heck of an unreliable narrator. This novel is definitely not suitable for an audiobook unless you can stay focused all time. I can't. Past and present narrations if not done well, also confuse me because I tend to miss sometimes the clue of the switch in the perspective.
You might say but if these all were your "personal" issue, why didn't you give the book three stars? Because I was simply not enjoying listening the audio. It felt more like a chore. Additionally, several questions weren't answered. How is the world surviving? Seems like law & order are still in place. How is the world coping (besides some vague notions)? The book failed to cover some important points because saying hey GLOBAL WARMING HAPPENED! isn't enough.
Anyhow, seems like opinions are divided here and while I can't say not recommended, I definitely would tell you to skip the audio. You see, I listen to audiobooks often. The narrator wasn't bad and her voice was part of the monotone atmosphere of the book. I guess that's what made it worse too. The narrator wasn't engaging in her voice, she didn't make me want to listen. Her voice was a calm sound in the background more than anything else....more
I was glued to the pages of Nightwatching. It takes you to one of the scariest situations one might experience. It's the middle of the night. You are I was glued to the pages of Nightwatching. It takes you to one of the scariest situations one might experience. It's the middle of the night. You are alone with your children. You hear someone inside. There's a blizzard outside. You need to hide... or else.
That's how the book starts. It's difficult to stop reading because you have to know what happens next. I am usually not the biggest fan of flashbacks. Nonetheless, Sierra didn't overdo it. She provided the necessary chapters to sketch the background of the main character.
At a later stage, while reading the book, I noticed that I didn't know the name of the main character. Unless I missed it, we weren't given a name. It fits the book just fine. Her emotions are raw and she keeps you glued to her story.
Something else I liked was the ending. There wasn't this mindblowing twist that you couldn't have guessed because it's absurd. There were no shocking reveals. The book builds on what it has delivered and it was refreshing.
Overall, I highly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends. It's an addicting, refreshing, and well-written thriller. I will certainly keep an eye out for Sierra's future books....more
I honestly didn’t know about this book until the movie came out. And what a miss. I’m honestly at a loss for words since the whole reign of terror. I I honestly didn’t know about this book until the movie came out. And what a miss. I’m honestly at a loss for words since the whole reign of terror. I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for an interesting, eye opening non fic that is well narrated.
I can’t believe Leo was a good guy when I watched the trailer (with zero knowledge about the real story).. ...more
You know when a novel becomes famous, when everyone in the book community has read it but you haven't yet, you challenge yourself sometimes n3.5 stars
You know when a novel becomes famous, when everyone in the book community has read it but you haven't yet, you challenge yourself sometimes not to read it. Maybe you don't want to be disappointed. Maybe you don't think you will like it. Or maybe for some other reason. So years pass by and you still see the title around often enough. But eventually, we bookworms will cave.
After loving Daisy Jones & The Six, I knew that I will be reading this book sooner or later. I finally listened to the audiobook and I'm glad I did. I had no reason to doubt the hype. It doesn't mean that I loved it but it was a decent enough read. I enjoyed the narration (I mean if Julia Whelan is involved, there's nothing to worry about).
It was an interesting read for sure but it lacked depth. It had so much glamour, the writing format was also well done, but I honestly didn't care whatsoever about the characters. I wasn't emotionally invested in the story. For example, Monique's personal story could've been stronger and frankly, more interesting. I also didn't feel the strong bond between Evelyn and Monique that I was promised in the blurb. The ending was also controversial for me and I think I would've rounded it up for 4 stars if it wasn't for that particular event.
Overall, I understand why this book was successful and I look forward to watching the movie. Some aspects of the book could've been done better. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it. After all, when a book becomes so popular, it's very difficult to meet the expectations. Yet, this book didn't fail to do so, so at least there's that!...more
I randomly picked up the audiobook because it had no holds on Libby. The cover looked familiar but I didn’t know much about this book. Thanks to quickI randomly picked up the audiobook because it had no holds on Libby. The cover looked familiar but I didn’t know much about this book. Thanks to quick GR search, it sounded interesting enough. And it was.
I learned a lot through it about natives in the US and especially in Michigan as well as the local tribes and their customs and beliefs. The portrayal of the the discrimination against these communities (and especially women) was well portrayed.
However, the first half of the book had lots of info dump. The second part got better but I had the feeling that the author was trying to handle too many issues all at once and all in the second half. A lot of things were repeated such as Daunis’ mother character (very one dimensional, we only got to see more of her later on and it wasn’t for many pages), our main character scientific approach and logic (seriously too many times), the “golden boy” hype, not trusting this Jamie or maybee trusting him? I can go on and on. the mystery part also felt overdone.
I might write more later but in sum, no regrets reading this book, there is room for improvement but nonetheless, solid debut that tackles some important topics....more
The novel felt too unbelievable sometimes with lots of parts in the past. No likable characters. I didn't hate any but didn't feel anything t2.5 stars
The novel felt too unbelievable sometimes with lots of parts in the past. No likable characters. I didn't hate any but didn't feel anything towards them. I was invested in the story once it got going but... I wasn't convinced of the story and motives by the end of the book....more
This book ended up being better than I expected given its low average rating. I started it with low expectations. I listened to the audiobook and it wThis book ended up being better than I expected given its low average rating. I started it with low expectations. I listened to the audiobook and it was difficult to keep track of the different characters since the narrator is the same. Once I became familiar with the characters, I started enjoying the story. The second half was so much better. I honestly had no idea what might happen next. The book was weird and gripping but I didn't forge any connection with the characters....more
Honestly, better than I expected but still, something even seem too unlikely for this unlikely to happen book. Sure it makes it fun on on hand but on Honestly, better than I expected but still, something even seem too unlikely for this unlikely to happen book. Sure it makes it fun on on hand but on the other, it affects the factor of thrill for me. I also didn’t like Nick much here....more
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