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jlarrew's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked it a lot. The only flaw is that it wasn't longer. I think he could have done more. I wish it had been a bit truer.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
To be a woman in 1937 . . .
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then
stormashke's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
eiretulip's review
2.0
Meh. Took me forever to get through a 2 hr book. Didn’t hold my attention at all.
emmarj's review against another edition
4.0
Alone with the Stars is a short audible original set in 1937 and told from two perspectives. We hear from Amelia Earheart during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe and her last moments. We also hear from Lizzie, a fifteen year old girl living in Tampla, Florida as she intercepts Earheart's last transmissions on her father's hobby radio.
The plot device of Amelia Earheart is captivating but this short is truly about a woman's place in the world and the generational struggle to break the glass ceiling when no one takes Lizzie seriously and then Earheart's plane isn't found for another 50 years because of it.
Alone with the Stars is historical fiction so no, not all of it is historically accurate. This isn't meant to be a history text, it's a story. I don't know much about Amelia Earheart and I'm inspired to seek out more information now and the story wraps up with a strong message so this was four stars for me.
The plot device of Amelia Earheart is captivating but this short is truly about a woman's place in the world and the generational struggle to break the glass ceiling when no one takes Lizzie seriously and then Earheart's plane isn't found for another 50 years because of it.
Alone with the Stars is historical fiction so no, not all of it is historically accurate. This isn't meant to be a history text, it's a story. I don't know much about Amelia Earheart and I'm inspired to seek out more information now and the story wraps up with a strong message so this was four stars for me.
marandra's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
linz's review
2.0
I've been interested in the story of Amelia Earhart's disappearance ever since I had to do a book report on her in elementary school so I was excited about listening to this Audible Original. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
The story doesn't focus on Amelia for long, instead following the story of Lizzie, a fictional character who overhears Amelia's transmission.
While not strong at the beginning, it definitely took a turn for the worse in the last third. I struggled through an unnecessary, rant-filled monologue liberally sprinkled with foul language by a side character who seemed to hate women, and was only too happy when I finally reached the end of the story.
I'm just glad it was short, clocking in at only two hours and ten minutes, and I can't, in good conscience, recommend this one.
The story doesn't focus on Amelia for long, instead following the story of Lizzie, a fictional character who overhears Amelia's transmission.
While not strong at the beginning, it definitely took a turn for the worse in the last third. I struggled through an unnecessary, rant-filled monologue liberally sprinkled with foul language by a side character who seemed to hate women, and was only too happy when I finally reached the end of the story.
I'm just glad it was short, clocking in at only two hours and ten minutes, and I can't, in good conscience, recommend this one.