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Wrong voice actor

Reviewed: 01-05-23

The voice actor is a fantastic voice actor, but he’s the wrong choice for this book. His accent is too strongly London, which really doesn’t fit for most of the characters in this book.

The book itself is alright, not something I’d be in a rush to read again, but equally not the worst book ever.

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Characters are incredibly unlikeable

Reviewed: 25-02-23

I enjoyed the first book, and the narration is excellent. The main character, Nell, is likeable too. However the men in this book are frankly gross. Their attitudes towards Nell and how they talk to her and how they make things which are tough subjects about them makes me hate this book. It’s 2023 for Christ sake. For example, if someone is sexually assaulted, you don’t make that about you. You feel empathy for them and want to help them.

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The audiobook need a better editor

Reviewed: 07-10-22

The stories are great. The narrators are all excellent. The editor needs to learn to listen… there are multiple occasions where there are lines repeated, including in one chapter where the narrator repeats a line twice and the coughs to clear her voice and then repeats more lines. It’s a real shame these issues have been missed because they dampen what is an otherwise excellent production.

The stories themselves are fabulous though. This is a real book of love for Miss Marple. I loved it. The changing narrators added to this book, with each Marple take having a different book.

I really recommend you give this a listen if you love Miss Marple. And I really recommend the editors spend a day relistening and editing!

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Unlistenable due to new narrator

Reviewed: 17-09-22

I hate myself for leaving this review, but I just wanted to warn other listeners… the narrator has changed from the previous two books. The difference in the characterisation really changes how the characters come across which has made it unlistenable for me. It’s so jarring because in audiobooks the narrator really does impact how you perceive the characters.

I understand the original narrator was busy at the time they needed to record this. I really hope they re-record it when she’s free.

In the mean time I’m returning the audiobook and am just going to read the physical copy.

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Excellent Autobiography with a twist

Reviewed: 31-08-17

Robert Webb is hilarious and honest in this book, both in his writing of it, and his reading.

It's an autobiographical book, with the added twist of being blatant and upfront about the (not so) hidden political agendas. This book is not about trying to say men shouldn't be proud to be men, but it does try to address the stereotypes put on boys as they grow up, which then go on to hinder everyone in general.

This book is full of both funny insights and incredibly honest pain. It uses Webb's personal accounts and experiences to try and reassure boys and men that it's okay to cry, it's okay to have emotions and to like pink.

We hear all too often about how stereotypes on women hold them and wider society back and, as a female, I have seen that and know it all too well. It's less talked about how the same happens to men. This books was refreshing in that it came at the subject from a different point of view.

I will be recommending this book to both men and women. It was a great listen, and it made me think about my life and the world around me. Thank you Robert Webb for writing such a raw, honest and thought-provoking book.

And I loved the Audible Extras.

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Great General life adive

Reviewed: 07-10-16

I'm not a huge devoted fan of Davina McCall, by which I mean, I don't watch something just because she's on it or follow her on social media and I've never previously brought any of her books. I've always respected her for her charity work, but this audiobook has made me love her, and I'm probably now a fan for life.

I love it so much when authors of works like this read their own audiobooks. It means I now feel like Davina is my friend, just like someone having a catch up in the kitchen.

She doesn't hold back and lets you into really personal and moving parts of her life, but you are never made to feel sorry for her. There is some great advice in this book. Well worth a listen for anyone.

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Perfect light-hearted look into serious issues

Reviewed: 09-05-16

I cannot recommend this book to anyone more, it is one of the most enjoyable autobiographical books I have ever read. It talks about serious issues and things which many people in todays society still avoid discussing, yet Sara's humour and style make it an enjoyable read, and makes the topics accessible for all.

Sara uses her personal experiences as examples and the majority of them are hilarious - my personal favourite involved her mother buying a lot of sanitary products, but I won't ruin it for you!

If you're after a great introductory book into the themes of feminism, this is the book for you. It's not just for women - I had this book on in the car and my boyfriend was laughing along to it too. A lot of the information given in the book is fairly basic, which keeps the style light and easy to follow, however if you want to find out more it is easy to research into.

I am going to buy the physical book as I enjoyed it so much, although I am really glad I listened to this first as hearing the book through Sara really added to the personal feel of the stories.

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Not one to listen to with the car windows down.

Reviewed: 11-06-15

Once again Caitlin Moran confronts the issues most important to her with a frank hilarity only she can manage.

A blunt and open discussion about all the cultural factors affecting women in the 21st century, with colourful language and equally colourful descriptions.

Whilst I may not agree with all of Caitlin's opinions presented in this feminist book, I have to praise the tone, which does not come across as pushy or entitled. This is helped in the audible edition, as she reads it to perfectly. She is clearly not one of the angry feminists we all hear about but never meet. Instead this is Caitlin's view of the world presented in a well argued and funny manor. I was touched by her honesty in this book and her open approach made this book a real gem.

This book will leave all readers ready to shout "I am a feminist" whilst trying to balance on a study desk, spinny chair! I would warn you though, don't listen to this with your Nan, it will make her blush redder than beautifully in season strawberries...

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Boring and way too long.

Reviewed: 09-06-15

This story is okay if you're running towards the end of your library and are in desperate need of some background noise, but that's about it.


There are parts of the story which are left unfinished and as such it seems pointless they are even mentioned in the book at all. After the "sudden tragedy" the story takes a turn for the worse and the majority of the events that follow made me feel like I was re-reading Cinderella... A knock off version you'd find in a bargain books corner.


The majority of the characters are one dimensional and have no real depth, sadly this includes the main character, Fay, who could easily be replaced by an old doormat. The only real selling point for this book are the two minor characters, Lija who adds humour and Stan who adds wisdom, which Fay clearly lacks.


I was also pretty disappointed at the lack of cake and food description, given the cover and title of the book I was hoping for more. That being said, I was hoping for more in every sense with this book so it's not a surprise even the cake lacked flavour.

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