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Just fantastic

Revisado: 12-11-21

And since the author is also the narrator, the pronunciation of all the words, foreign and English, is always correct. Of course, had to buy The Tucci Table immediately!

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Not all that funny

Revisado: 09-03-21

Almost lighthearted, but too formulaic to be fun. Each character is a tight package of predictable characteristics according to his archetype: the bohemian, the self-righteous preacher, the rake, the domineering matriarch, the slut, etc., but none has thoughts, a soul, or reaches out of his prescribed persona. Accordingly we see though Flora's eyes, but never into her heart or mind. For a period comedy that is beautifully written with believable pathos and quirky characters rendered with an uncritical eye, I prefer, I Capture The Castle, by Dodie Smith.

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Don't miss this one!

Revisado: 07-01-21

So many fun characters. The storyline is not The Usual. Steamy but not raunchy. Characters from other books in the series are referred to, making the world of this story interconnected. And, of course, Susan Duerdon's narration is the icing on the cake. She pulls the whose confection together with her clear, ladylike diction. I'm listening for the second, but not the last, time.

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Not your typical Romance

Revisado: 06-24-21

Sherry Thomas is an amazing writer. Her prose is solid and complex. Her characters are unusual but believable. I hope she will write for many years to come. The voice of the narrator did not draw attention to itself making the story paramount. Altogether a pleasure to hear.If you don’t enjoy a racy read,however, you should pass this book by.

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Narrator?

Revisado: 03-12-21

Good story and I really liked the characters. The narrator’s male voice, however, sounded robotic. This totally ruined the book for me. The robot voice made it impossible to understand the hero’s change from brute to prince.

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Nothing compares to Boswell's work

Revisado: 02-08-20

How I wish I had Dr Johnson's vocabulary so I could string together enough superlatives to describe this lovely tribute. And I wish I could let Mr B know how much he has done for posterity by recording events and great men of the early Georgian era. So much wisdom and common sense here. And such platonic love. Im a better person for having listened to it.
The reader deserves an Oscar, too. The people all come to life and are all distinct. Plan to read the Hebrides book soon.

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Funny as Heck

Revisado: 01-27-20

When I need a laugh, I reread The Queen and I. It never fails to crack me up with each family member adapting to life in the projects according to his natural bent and each Hell Close inhabitant acting wise while being bracingly tacky. Two of my favorite angles were Harris the corgi’s adventures in the hood and how dear, regal Queen Elizabeth kept her dignity and bravely shouldered the responsibilities of her new life. A beloved book and a favorite. Sue Townsend, I wish I could give you a hug for bringing good-hearted hilarity into my world.

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Excellent excellent excellent

Revisado: 12-21-19

Oh that Mr. Goldsmith had written more in his short life. On to She Stoops To Conquer!

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Cant believe I listened to it all

Revisado: 12-18-19

Cute story. Upbeat. A little juvenile and incomplete. Narrator was good with one woman's voice, more than one woman was indistinguishable. Very unconvincing as a man. In fact, terrible as an American man A more accomplished narrator would have improved the book. Hope the writer keeps at it.

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New favorite Heyer

Revisado: 10-25-19

Formerly, Regency Buck was my fav. But after listening to The Foundling again after many yearsI find that it has overtaken my first love and moved into first place. So funny! Characters are quite Dickensian, along the lines of The Pickwick Papers. Pure listening delight!

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