Amy Schroller

Yikes! What a Wild Ride!

Reviewed: 01-30-24

This one was definitely hard to put down. Filled with a gripping suspense and a few unexpected twists and turns, I simply HAD to know what happened next. And next. And next! It maintained that level of astonishing events to the very end. Well done!

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Are You Kidding Me??!!!

Reviewed: 09-24-23

The story was very suspenseful, surprisingly twisty, and the gaslighting was infuriatingly believable. Narration was okay, at best. But the ending—are you KIDDING me? Aaaack!

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Unexpected . . .

Reviewed: 09-20-23

But not in a good way. I was anticipating a humorous and uplifting story but found neither to be the case. There were some parts I found amusing but never truly humorous. Also, the frequent leaps back and forth through various timeframes were quite difficult to follow in an audio version. It may be easier in print when the reader could quickly double check where they are in time, But when listening to an audible version, it was too ease to lose track of the storyline. Just as I got back on track with where we were in the story, the timeframe would change again. I found that to be distracting and too much “work.”

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Excellent!

Reviewed: 09-04-23

Intriguing story told via excellent performance including fine narration with music and sound design. I appreciated how well the music/sound design enhanced and supported the story without feeling intrusive or distracting. It was just right. And the podcast approach was genius—very effective. Kudos to Lisa Jewell!

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Fingernails on a chalkboard would be an improvement on the narration.

Reviewed: 09-03-23

Jennifer Weiner is probably the first “go to” author I’ve experienced—in print or audible—because her stories are timely and speak to me on many levels. When a new book of hers is released, I’m all in. I preordered this one in anticipation of another delight, but the first words out of “Abby’s” mouth nearly made me drive off the road! Shrill and grating barely touch the tip of the narrator’s iceberg. Her inflection and cadence were, at times, so off as to make it hard to follow the sentences. Good grief! True to form, Weiner’s story was worthy of a good review and I stuck with the listen because of that. But Abby’s narrator decimated most of the enjoyment. Please consider replacing her with a re-recording by someone else. Seriously.

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Another Winner!

Reviewed: 07-11-23

Not my usual “beach read,” but so well written. Jennifer Weiner addresses an important and timely topic, not dwelling on details of the original incident (although those are disclosed) but, more important, revealing the long-term and far-reaching impact such an experience has thereafter, with a nod to both the roots and the perpetuation of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Somehow the author does this in a manner that is engaging, with characters who are relatable and enjoyable. Read it!!

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Intriguing!

Reviewed: 06-18-23

Great story that kept me wanting to know “what’s next?” as Kat and Meg led us through a maze-like plot with surprising turns along the way toward the perfect conclusion—or a new beginning . . . .

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Thoughtful and Heartfelt

Reviewed: 06-11-23

This story gave an intimate glimpse into relationships as affected by end-of-life issues, from the perspective both of the patients and the caretaker, which provided plenty of food for personal reflection. The characters were very realistic and the narrator was FABULOUS! Truly, I think listening to this Audible version must be superior even to the print book; the narrator was so effective. The narration made me feel as though I were actually in the presence of the characters. Amazing. I’d give 10 stars just for the narration, if I could!

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Outstanding!

Reviewed: 05-23-23

What a refreshing and delightful approach to the genre! Plenty of intrigue woven with unparalleled quirkiness and humor. The narration was so fabulous, I’d be hard pressed to recommend reading a hard copy over listening to this Audible version.

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Worth It

Reviewed: 03-09-23

The story was enjoyable—not exactly a real page-turner, but intriguing nevertheless. It was the characters who drew me in, and the performance of the narrator was outstanding. The subtle differences in the way she voiced various characters kept my interest in following the story and made the characters very believable. Her narration added a level of depth to the story that I’m not sure I could have experienced in the print version.

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