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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.

Alison McLennan I started reading it and then tried switching to audio because I can't read very well on airplanes. I HATED the audio version but LOVED reading it. Ev…moreI started reading it and then tried switching to audio because I can't read very well on airplanes. I HATED the audio version but LOVED reading it. Everyone is different though and isn't that what makes life interesting. For me, the audio voices made it sound inauthentic and gimmicky. (less)

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