DNF The writing was very repetitive and the situations unbelievably contrived. I also read The Paris Daughter and found it okay. I don’t think I’ll trDNF The writing was very repetitive and the situations unbelievably contrived. I also read The Paris Daughter and found it okay. I don’t think I’ll try anymore Kristin Harmel books. I can’t connect with them. ...more
DNF I just couldn’t get pulled into the story. After rereading positive and negative views, and learning there was child sexual abuse, I decided it waDNF I just couldn’t get pulled into the story. After rereading positive and negative views, and learning there was child sexual abuse, I decided it wasn’t for me. ...more
I didn’t finish this book so I won’t give a rating. I stopped at 30% because it ended up taking too much time to building up to the main subject of thI didn’t finish this book so I won’t give a rating. I stopped at 30% because it ended up taking too much time to building up to the main subject of the book.
It began with a brief account of the wreck and Abed’s desire to find his son, then begins building the backstory of his life.
The backstory, before I stopped listening, consists of Abed’s criminal life and his relationships with women. I didn’t continue, not knowing how long this would last.
People who are interested in Muslim marriage customs and laws may be interested in this book. It just wasn’t a good fit for me.
Thanks to Macmillian Audio, and Nathan Thrall for the ARC via NetGalley....more
DNF @ 25% - audio. nothing bad about it. Just looking for something more meaty at the moment. Just keeping track of ones I’ve started and why I didn’tDNF @ 25% - audio. nothing bad about it. Just looking for something more meaty at the moment. Just keeping track of ones I’ve started and why I didn’t continue. ...more
The story just went on toooooooo long! Another Goodreads member, Debbie, commented that the narrator of the audiobook wasn’t able to conveyDNF at 80%.
The story just went on toooooooo long! Another Goodreads member, Debbie, commented that the narrator of the audiobook wasn’t able to convey the characters like they were intended to be. I will try to get a hardcopy so I can finish this story. ...more
**spoiler alert** DNF Because of content. I knew this book contained OCD but not trypophobia or mysophobia, and I have both disorders.
K. T. Nguyen is**spoiler alert** DNF Because of content. I knew this book contained OCD but not trypophobia or mysophobia, and I have both disorders.
K. T. Nguyen is a fabulous writer though! She made me experience the fears just by reading her descriptions. I wish I was brave enough to finish the story. It’s riveting!
Many thanks to Penguin Group Dutton and K.T. Nguyen for the ARC via NetGalley!...more
I was excited to read this book. I was intrigued by the idea of Jim telling his own story. But as I was listening to the audiobook I was disappoiDNF.
I was excited to read this book. I was intrigued by the idea of Jim telling his own story. But as I was listening to the audiobook I was disappointed. This Jim has taught himself to read and understand Voltaire. He also teaches black children how to speak “ dumb “ in front of whites for their own safety.
I’ve read about slaves hiding their intelligence to fool whites, I’m not doubting that, but this version makes James into a genius. It’s almost comical. I just couldn’t get passed that thought and read the rest. I guess I was looking forward to a realistic telling and not a souped-up edition. ...more