Unabridged Audiobook
I thought it was boring the whole way. The ending didn’t even help.
Loved this book and the relationship between Lara and her daughters. Her journey through life and finding joy in the important things. Well paced, beautifully written and amazing narration.
Meryl Streep is a natural - nice read !
Loved this, wonderful story, such great detail about both summer stock theater and fruit farming. Only one small criticism - Meryl Streep made two of Lara’s daughters sound like 80 year old life-long smokers, kind of distracting. But excellent listen!
One of the best books I have listened to in a long time! Meryl Streep was the icing on the cake!! Loved every moment!! Didn’t want it to end!! The writing was so personal and so nicely carved out each character!! Loved every moment!!!
Beautifully written story and beautifully narrated.
This plot of this novel is not necessarily a riveting one, but the subtleties, conversations, and the relationships of the characters ARE what are riveting. Meryl Streep absolutely nailed it with her endearing narration. I loved it cover-to-cover, laughed often, was so moved by this family, and didn't want it to end.
Loved the performance by Ms. Streep! Entertaining story line.
Loved it.
I had read about two Ann Patchett’s novels decades ago, can’t remember which ones other than that I enjoyed them immensely. So, no longer able to read, I chose Tom Lake to listen to, plus it was read by Meryl Streep, How could I go wrong? Meryl Streep’s narration was abominable. Story was exceedingly sappy, predictable, coming of age clap trap, worn-out themes of love & loss, a unrealistic view of an oh so close knit family of 3 grown daughters (hello? Reality-where are you?) coming home each summer to work the family cherry tree farm, movie nights with popcorn set up in the orchard with a projector aimed at a bed sheet tied between 2 cherry trees, neighbors gathered‘round to watch the movie featuring the mother’s ex love of many years ago(who is now a big Hollywood heart throb) the story centered on Lara’s (the mother) relationship during summer stock theatre of small town actors, this one set by Tom Lake, Michigan…the 3 daughters peppering her constantly for the full story of her summer love affair with the now Hollywood heart throb, lots of jumping back & forth to past & present life, trite in many places, small mention of her allegedly close relationship with her grandmother back in NH, not much info about her family of origin though, not that I even cared anymore….one word sums it all up for me: BORING.
I loved this book and the narration was top notch. Meryl Streep was perfection and she just hooked me from the opening lines to the end. It saddened me that I completed the book.
The first half of the book was painfully slow, but I’m not one to stop. It felt like there was so much unnecessary words to fill the pages for the first 6 hours of listening. Especially after all the rave reviews I wanted this one to be better. Meryl Streep was an incredible narrator, her voices gave depth to the characters.
Like being submerged in a soft seat in the cinema for 11 hours and 22 minutes of wonderful storytelling. I could have sat there for 12 hours more.
M Streep was the perfect narrator for this excellent book!
Wow. Wow, wow! Loved the story so much. So, we’ll-constructed with surprises along the way as always. Ann Patchett always takes up on a journey into the fictional lives of others. Meryl Streep’s performance was so compelling, I couldn’t wait to listen. What a great complimentary duo. Highly recommend!
This is a lovely book. I adore the family interaction and how Our Town and The Cherry Orchard are woven throughout. Great subtleties and beautiful writing. Well, Meryl Streep is Meryl Streep…consistently spectacular.
What an incredible story!! I hung on every word! I will miss these characters.
Sweet story, the best part was the narration.
Such a great listen! Meryl Streep perfectly gives life and voice to Lara. Great work as always with Ann Patchet. Love her writing. Makes me want to write and explore my life before kids.
Great story and tremendous listening experience Meryl's voice was perfect for this family story.
Nobody weaves a story or paints a picture like Ann Patchett - The last third of the book was my absolute favorite part - but it was all captivating
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