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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I love stories about love and friendship, which is ultimately what this is about, and I loved that these sisters were very different but they had a strong bond that carried them through anything. I loved the conversation they had with the young woman and especially the last words Lia said to her. The ending hit exactly the right note and the combination of Bhani Turpin, one of my favorite narrators, and Tayari Jones was just perfect. This book made me laugh and tear up and also just cheer them on! It was a delightful surprise and exactly what I needed!
This was such a cute quick listen. Tayari Jones has quickly become one of my favorite authors. The narrator really brought this story to life in a way that made me feel like I was talking to one of my girlfriends.
This was more a long short story - an hour and a half listen. It was excellent, beautifully written and insightful. I'm going to check out more of her writing.
It was a cute short story, and it flowed nicely and ended well considering the length.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read two of Tayari Jones’s short stories for free in Audible, “Half Light” and “Dispossession”. Both were really good but really different types of stories. I think that’s one of her most interesting things. For me, all of her stories and books are good, they are written in similar styles and voices but none of them are really alike, but you can see and feel her throughout. Anyways, I liked this book about a pair of twin sisters healing old wounds and having a mini adventure. It’s narrated by Bahni Turpin, who never misses.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a borrow under Audible’s new Audible Plus feature and I love Bahni Turpin’s narrations, so I was in!
This is my first experience with Tayari Jones’ writing and I’m definitely impressed. Jones crafts an endearing tale of two sisters who are different yet so clearly of the same heart. What I loved about this is that it’s so real. The history (and the present) contain heartache, laughs, love, and hope. Human. With the added twist of the unique relationship of not only sisters, but identical twins.
Reviews for shorts that I love are hard – because I want to gush without giving it all away. I’ll definitely be listening to more of Tayari Jones in the future.
This is everything I expect and love from Bahni Turpin’s narrations. She gives unique voices and emotions to all the characters. She’s a treat to listen to.
This is my first experience with Tayari Jones’ writing and I’m definitely impressed. Jones crafts an endearing tale of two sisters who are different yet so clearly of the same heart. What I loved about this is that it’s so real. The history (and the present) contain heartache, laughs, love, and hope. Human. With the added twist of the unique relationship of not only sisters, but identical twins.
Reviews for shorts that I love are hard – because I want to gush without giving it all away. I’ll definitely be listening to more of Tayari Jones in the future.
This is everything I expect and love from Bahni Turpin’s narrations. She gives unique voices and emotions to all the characters. She’s a treat to listen to.