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A magnificent story, quite unusual I would say, written by George Sanders. The numerous narrators made the plot to be fragmented in some way but the story didn't loose its track of events narrated by them.
Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
Unabridged
Narrated by:
Nick Offerman as HANS VOLLMAN
David Sedaris as ROGER BEVINS III
Carrie Brownstein as ISABELLE PERKINS
George Saunders as THE REVEREND EVERLY THOMAS
Miranda July as MRS. ELIZABETH CRAWFORD
Lena Dunham as ELISE TRAYNOR
Ben Stiller as JACK MANDERS ...more
Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
Unabridged
Narrated by:
Nick Offerman as HANS VOLLMAN
David Sedaris as ROGER BEVINS III
Carrie Brownstein as ISABELLE PERKINS
George Saunders as THE REVEREND EVERLY THOMAS
Miranda July as MRS. ELIZABETH CRAWFORD
Lena Dunham as ELISE TRAYNOR
Ben Stiller as JACK MANDERS ...more
It seems to me that readers of this book fall into one of two categories: 1 to 2 star raters and 4 to 5 star raters. And I can see how you can be in both camps. For me it was an interesting reading experience. The first 110 pages I read in one sitting - very rare and very unexpected. I lost momentum in the middle, and then by the end, couldn’t stop reading until the very end.
I realize all of the above does not really amount to a review, but I’m not sure I have the words to describe or review thi ...more
I realize all of the above does not really amount to a review, but I’m not sure I have the words to describe or review thi ...more
A book as much to admired as enjoyed. It explores themes of love,loss and regret. It is told in a unique third person style with quotes from various authors and narration from a variety of spirits sharing the bardo with the recently dead Willie.
I found myself skimming sections and often became impatient with the lack of a plot.
I found myself skimming sections and often became impatient with the lack of a plot.
Began the audio, filled with different voices and southern accents. Frankly, I didn't get very far.
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