Author: Ann Leary
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2013
Personal Rating: 3.75/5 (good +)
Format/Narrator: Audiobook/
Mary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt
Yearly Count: 72
Hildy Good is a realtor in a small, New England town. She's also a recovering alcoholic.
Mary Beth Hurt (narrator) was the perfect Hildy! Yet . . . I don't know if I actually liked her or not. I was a little perplexed as to why the story was being told, because I kept waiting and waiting and waiting for something--anything to happen. It wasn't until 3/4 into the story before something actually happened, then I didn't want to stop listening. In general, there were several bits and pieces that I didn't care for (i.e.: psychic readings), but I think Mary Beth Hurt stole the show with giving Hildy an unforgettable voice. She saved the book for me.
Everyone's loving Mary Beth Hurt and it took me a little while to get used to her. I think I liked this book a little more than you did.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ There's a narrator that everybody seems to love, and I don't care for her at all, so I understand. However, I think MBH was perfect for Hildy, but I probably wouldn't like her in other roles.
DeleteYou pretty much said what I plan to say in my review (if I ever get back to writing reviews!). I kept waiting for something to happen. The ending was pretty intense (basement scene with Peter). Yep, Mary Beth Hurt was amazing. She saved the book for me, too.
ReplyDeleteLes ~ Yay! We are back on track. :)
DeleteI felt that way about Leary's first book so I hesitate on picking this one up.
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ This was my first Leary. If you felt the same way, then I'm not so sure I want to read any more by her.
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