Why? Well, first off is the lead character Sloane. She's a character that is so easy to like. Oh, and she's a librarian who truly loves books. She cares about her library peeps as well - patrons and staff. There's one patron who is the absolute epitome of the word 'curmudgeon'. And in a series of events, Sloane and Arthur McLachlan end up in a two person book club. (I have to say the discussions of the books that are read are excellent) And then another member is added - and another. The supporting players are wonderfully drawn as well. Each of the members add something to the club. And needs something as well.
There's much more to this tale, but I don't want add spoilers. This is a book that should unfold with no prior warning for the listener or reader. Suffice to say, have a tissue handy for the heartstring moments that you just know are there. I loved the premise, the plotting and how things played out.
I've said it before - but I often feel more immersed in a story when I listen to it. That's definitely the case for The Lonely Hearts Book Club. The reader was Angie Kane and she did a fabulous job. Her chosen voices suit the players well. The Sloane voice is calm and measured and the voice for Arthur is lower, gruff and yes cantankerous. The other players all have their own voices, making it very easy to know who is speaking. Kane's voice is clear, well enunciated, and easy on the ears. Her speed of speaking was just right. She embraces the plot and fills her reading with movement, capturing the tone, action and emotions of Gilmore's book.
A wonderful book and an excellent listen. Hear for yourself - listen to an audio excerpt.
Length - 11 hours 6 minutes
2 comments:
Thank you for a lovely review
Thank you Mystica! I hope you have a chance to read or listen to it!
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