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I really tried, but istening to this book is impossible. I want to appreciate the voices, the story, but I can't get past the format. Like wading through footnotes. Is it possible to ignore the format when you READ it? About to throw in the towel and get a refund.

Lisa I am partway through reading this and I can't imagine listening to it. I had to read the first several chapters twice to get into the flow of how it i…moreI am partway through reading this and I can't imagine listening to it. I had to read the first several chapters twice to get into the flow of how it is written. And now, I'm hooked and fascinated. But all those voices in audio, I'd have been confused beyond confused myself. Reading, I'm now just in the moment as I read. (less)

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