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Cate Poe asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
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.
Donna From I am listening to this book also, and find it exactly as you describe. The format and the voices are impossible to overcome. I'm not enjoying it at al…moreI am listening to this book also, and find it exactly as you describe. The format and the voices are impossible to overcome. I'm not enjoying it at all. I'm on the last disk and it is a real slog for me to get through.

I listen to about a hundred books a year, and apart from a few that have been read by the authors, who were not good readers, I must say, this is the least enjoyable book I have ever listened to. I'm listening to this book for my book club, or else I would have cast it aside long ago.

Oh, well!!! At least the discussion should be interesting.


I do not recommend listening to this book, unless you have the companion book along side it to refer to. (less)
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Lincoln in the Bardo
by George Saunders
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