Author: Ann Patchett
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2011
Personal Rating: DNF #1
Format: Audiobook
After wasting hours upon hours on a previous book I should have abandoned, I decided to not let this one go down the same path. I abandoned this one in the middle of Disc 4 of 11. It was b-o-r-i-n-g.
Hmmm...I've been thinking of starting this one soon as I have it checked out at the library. We'll see how it goes.
ReplyDeleteKay ~ In defense of the book, I have been sick with a very bad head cold for about a week now, so my patience are low. However, I did enjoy the whole beginning - at least 2 to 3 disks. Once she got where she was going - I was bored. Before I picked it up, I thought it was highly rated, but since ditching it, I have discovered it's been rated more in the 3 range. That gives me a little comfort.
DeleteOh no! I do have a copy of this one and I'm going to try it. Maybe it was the narrator???? and it would be better in print?
ReplyDeleteStaci ~ Yes, the narrator could have played a role. She was a little dull. However, read my comment above to Kay. It could just be me. :(
DeleteI did enjoy this, but I am reading Bel Canto now and I'm having a very difficult time getting myself to care.
ReplyDeleteTricia ~ It may have turned out to be "just okay" as was Bel Canto for me, but I just couldn't listen anymore. Good luck to you on BC. I hope it picks up.
DeleteOh No:( One of my favorite books last year.
ReplyDeleteDiane ~ Yeah, I thought "0h no" too. There just wasn't much spunk to keep me engaged.
DeleteI wondered how you would like it knwing that Bel Canto was "meh" for you. I've actually been thinking about downloading this one but maybe I'll wait for a bit. Think my library might has--free's better than using an audible credit. ;)
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ I rated Bel Canto a 3.25/5 (just okay +), so I was curious as to how this one would pan out. I was hopeful, though. You may love it like Diane (above) did, but I was not captivated and I needed to be. I don't think I'll attempt another Patchett.
DeleteOh, no!!! I have the printed version and hope I don't have the same reaction as you. That said, I'm feeling the same way about The Marriage Plot. I'm on Disc 8 (of 13) and wondering if it's time to call it quits. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteLes ~ For your sake, I hope you don't either! I have TMP as an audio as well and am now a wee bit more concerned because I am not necessarily a fan of that author to begin with, so hmmm . . .
DeleteWell, no one can say that you didn't give here a chance. I won this one in a giveaway but after Bel Canto haven't felt the urge to read it yet. Your thoughts did not help :)
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ Some people can handle boring better than I can, maybe you're one of them. :)
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