Eugenia

Action and More Action and Gore

Revisado: 04-28-25

I am not squeamish at all when it comes to the fun action stories with lots of gore and mayhem. I know also that I am probably not your your typical listener/reader of this genre, but I really do enjoy the thriller/action books.
But this was way over the top with unrelenting tension and practically no relief of a quiet moment. It went from one peril to the next without a pause. Exhausting and not fun.
Also, we get it---the body explodes and all the intestines come pouring out and the brains are splattered and the limbs are ripped off and mangled and everything. I think I got the point many times.
The only real saving grace was R. C. Bray's excellent narration.

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Almost Jumped The Shark

Revisado: 04-07-25

Too many ridiculous plot devices and unexplainable characters' actions to mention.
I shake my head as the plot is revealed and the situation devolves into nonsense.
I really tried suspension of disbelief, because so many enjoyed this, but it was overwhelmingly far from any reality.
And then to have the police explain the whole entire plot after it already had been revealed to us. Talk about not trusting the reader!
And don't get me started on the ending.
Well, maybe it did jump the shark.

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BRILLIANT!

Revisado: 03-31-25

I simply adored everything about this fascinating novel. The wonderful characters, the exciting plot and especially the romance.
Written so beautifully, I was enthralled every minute.
And the narrator, Natalie Naurus, is so perfect.
I would give this 10 stars!

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Thrilling Fun

Revisado: 03-05-25

Totally engaging and a wild thrilling ride. Loved how the author made so much of the story believable by having reasons and explanations for many of the character's actions and thoughts.
I loved the twists and turns as the plot evolved.
Loved Lauryn Allman's narration as she was able to beautifully distinguish between the two main characters of Nina and Millie.
Such an enjoyable book, but I'm not sure of continuing the series because so often the sequel is not as good as the original. But we will see.
Anyway, this was very fun.

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Excellent Sequel

Revisado: 02-12-25

I loved the first book and now the second. What's not to love about Edoardo Ballerini's silky masculine (in a good way) voice? He could read, I don't know, the Webster's dictionary or something and I'd be enthralled.

I loved the wonderful and exciting plot and especially the way the author weaves the first book's plot seamlessly into the sequel.

Excellent use of the first person POV of the main character. And the supporting characters were so well defined as well as the love interest. Which, by the way, I am looking forward to more of that in the third book.

So please, Mr. Swartwood, hurry up and write the third book!

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Not For Me

Revisado: 01-12-25

I love good action thrillers, but this was totally formula (gorgeous, smart, hot women and the handsome hot men who lust after them as well as run around doing macho things) and tailor made for guys.
Sorry, not for me.

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A Classic

Revisado: 01-01-25

A little over-the-top message, but definitely a worthwhile one.
Interesting to hear the differences between the book and the film. I loved the movie and it made such a huge impact that the term Stepford Wives is in the social and cultural lexicon.
The narration was average with some of the characters' not recognizable.
But overall, very enjoyable.

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Could Not Finish

Revisado: 01-01-25

I realize I am in the minority here with this book. So many five star reviews, I started to question myself. Should I go back and finish listening?

I just couldn't.

I cringed every time the narrator for Cherry came on, I just couldn't listen to that voice anymore.

What else? The totally unlikeable characters. Everyone was whiny, self-absorbed and uninteresting. Especially Cherry.

I hope I didn't miss some spectacular ending. I have a feeling I didn't.

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VERY ENJOYABLE

Revisado: 12-27-24

I really enjoyed this wonderful insight into Cher, who I admired for years. I always will remember wanting to wear the gorgeous bell bottoms she wore and I always wanted to look like her.
I've loved her singing and especially her acting in a number of films that hopefully she will cover in part two.
The only thing that I found a little disconcerting was the changing narrator.
But overall, an excellent behind the scenes of a terrific performer.

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BRILLIANT!

Revisado: 12-27-24

I did not realize that this author also inspired the film American Fiction which I loved.
This novel is AWESOME!
I was totally captivated by the story, the characters and the fantastic narration of Dominic Hoffman.
What an extraordinary book!
It will be in my heart forever.

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