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The Paper Palace
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bookshelves: audio-books, libby-audiobooks
Aug 31, 2021
bookshelves: audio-books, libby-audiobooks
An enthralling book that is beautifully written and fantastically narrated!
The Paper Palace is a rambling house that is set in the backwoods of Cape Code. For every summer of her life Elle and her family have been vacationing there. Now at Fifty years old we see Elle, in the beginning chapter regretting that she has had sex with her childhood friend outside the house while both their spouses were inside during an evening gathering with the families.
I enjoyed the narration a lot. Nan McNamara was spot-on with the storytelling and especially the voice of Elle's mother. This is a slow building drama that is told in a 24 hour type of format as Elle contemplates her love of her husband and childhood friend. There are multiple timelines as Elle thinks back to certain parts of her childhood and life. The backstories are engaging and I'm glad I listened to the audio as I'm not sure if I could follow along as easily if I'd just read it.
I might be in the minority but the ending was a bit brusque. I wanted a precise conclusion but got more of an open ended one. It's still a book that I'd highly recommend especially the audio.
The Paper Palace is a rambling house that is set in the backwoods of Cape Code. For every summer of her life Elle and her family have been vacationing there. Now at Fifty years old we see Elle, in the beginning chapter regretting that she has had sex with her childhood friend outside the house while both their spouses were inside during an evening gathering with the families.
I enjoyed the narration a lot. Nan McNamara was spot-on with the storytelling and especially the voice of Elle's mother. This is a slow building drama that is told in a 24 hour type of format as Elle contemplates her love of her husband and childhood friend. There are multiple timelines as Elle thinks back to certain parts of her childhood and life. The backstories are engaging and I'm glad I listened to the audio as I'm not sure if I could follow along as easily if I'd just read it.
I might be in the minority but the ending was a bit brusque. I wanted a precise conclusion but got more of an open ended one. It's still a book that I'd highly recommend especially the audio.
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Interesting review, Tina! The audiobook must be really good if there are multiple backstories and you still found it enjoyable. It's usually the other way around for me. 😊
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Wonderful review, Tina! I'm not a big fan of open endings either. Glad you enjoyed it otherwise! 😊
I definitely understand your complaint about the open ending! Happy you still enjoyed this so much, Tina!
Wonderful review, Tina! This sounds like a terrific story and I'm glad you enjoyed. I've been waffling on this, but you've convinced me. Will add this to the tbr! :)
Nice review Tina, I like how you so easily conveyed the atmosphere and scope of the read in a few sentences
This is on my radar and I think I’ll add it to my audiobook list. Thanks Tina, and a great review!
Awesome review! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤗
Wonderful review, Tina! I like clear cut endings 😊
RoshReviews wrote: "Interesting review, Tina! The audiobook must be really good if there are multiple backstories and you still found it enjoyable. It's usually the other way around for me. 😊"It really was a good audio! I usually feel the same way as you but this time I really feel the narrator helped a lot.
Michael wrote: "Wonderful review, Tina! I'm not a big fan of open endings either. Glad you enjoyed it otherwise! 😊"Thanks Michael!
Holly wrote: "Wonderful review Tina!"Thanks Holly!
Derek wrote: "I definitely understand your complaint about the open ending! Happy you still enjoyed this so much, Tina!"Thanks Derek!
Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Tina!"Thanks Kaceey!
Yun wrote: "Wonderful review, Tina! This sounds like a terrific story and I'm glad you enjoyed. I've been waffling on this, but you've convinced me. Will add this to the tbr! :)"Thanks Yun! I hope you will try the audio!
Baba wrote: "Nice review Tina, I like how you so easily conveyed the atmosphere and scope of the read in a few sentences"Thanks so much Baba! ☺️
Great review Tina!
JanB wrote: "This is on my radar and I think I’ll add it to my audiobook list. Thanks Tina, and a great review!"Thanks Jan! I hope you will enjoy the audio too!
Mary Beth wrote: "Awesome review! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤗"Thanks Mary Beth!
Julie wrote: "Brilliant review, dear Tina!! 💖"Thanks so much Julie!
Jayme wrote: "Fantastic review! 💕"Thanks Jayme!
Jayson wrote: "Super review Tina"Thanks Jayson!
Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review Tina 💕"Thanks Ceecee!!
Beautiful review Tina!
Sounds really good Tina, shame about the ending but great review! 🤗
Thanks for your review!! Sounds like a good one!
This sounds really interesting, super review Tina!💖
Great review! I often shy away from books with celebrity endorsements. I might have to reconsider this one!
I've been curious about this one, so I really appreciate your helpful review. I think if I do ever get to it, I'll choose the audiobook format. xo
Excellent review, I have seen the cover of this one but have never heard anything else about it. Love the audiobook review!
I'm so glad you loved it, Tina! Great review!
I'm going to listen to this one, thanks for the great review Tina! ❤
Wonderful review, Tina! I definitely would like to read or listen to this sometime!
Terrific review as always, Tina! Some people are good with open endings, but I really prefer closure.
Great review, Tina, nothing wrong with a solid four, but I like when things wrap up well!
Great review, Tina! Looking forward to this one after hearing so many good things!
Wonderful review Tina! I look forward to this!
Beautiful review Tina! I’ve been seeing this book about a lot lately, I think I may need to give it a try! Although it is a shame about the ending 😔
I liked the ending! It led you to your own conclusion
Barbara wrote: "Beautiful review Tina!"Thanks Barbara. I loved yours too!
Maureen wrote: "Sounds really good Tina, shame about the ending but great review! 🤗"Thanks Maureen. You know the ending is growing on me!
Kendall wrote: "Thanks for your review!! Sounds like a good one!"Thanks Kendall!
Susan wrote: "This sounds really interesting, super review Tina!💖"Thanks Susan! You might like it too!
Kerrin wrote: "Great review! I often shy away from books with celebrity endorsements. I might have to reconsider this one!"I know what you mean but this one is a goodie!
Regina wrote: "I've been curious about this one, so I really appreciate your helpful review. I think if I do ever get to it, I'll choose the audiobook format. xo"Thanks Regina! 👍
