Ask Again, Yes
A Novel
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wish list failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Ask Again, Yes
Buy Now for $26.21
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Molly Pope
-
Written by:
-
Mary Beth Keane
About this listen
The triumphant New York Times Best Seller * The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick *
Named one of the best books of the year by People, Vogue, Parade, NPR, and Elle
“This is one beautiful book. I was wowed by Keane’s writing and narrative skill - and by what she knows about trouble.” (Stephen King)
How much can a family forgive?
Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie NYPD cops, are neighbors in the suburbs. What happens behind closed doors in both houses - the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne, sets the stage for the explosive events to come.
In Mary Beth Keane's extraordinary novel, a lifelong friendship and love blossoms between Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope, born six months apart. One shocking night their loyalties are divided, and their bond will be tested again and again over the next 30 years. Heartbreaking and redemptive, Ask Again, Yes is a gorgeous and generous portrait of the daily intimacies of marriage and the power of forgiveness.
©2019 Mary Beth Keane (P)2019 Simon & SchusterWhat the critics say
"Narrator Molly Pope delivers this character-driven exploration of two families whose stories intertwine over decades. With sensitivity and insight, she creates believable, multilayered characters, leading listeners through shifting narratives across time.... Pope's steady pace and excellent voicing of dialogue work well. Like the event at its center, this story unfolds with long-lasting reverberations for listeners." (AudioFile Magazine)
What listeners say about Ask Again, Yes
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Maverick Spirit
- 2021-09-03
It's Going to get Better, Yes
struggled to finish. Did not enjoy the narrator. she put me to sleep most nights. The overall story was Ok. Although I chose the book to read in our book Club we all thought we should finish it as it had to get better. Not too sure of that decision.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2019-10-06
Loved it!
An incredible book. Take the time to read it. Loved the accent of the narrator.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Truth Junkie
- 2020-07-23
Good character development and engaging story
Believeable characters you can't help becoming attached to. Well researched and written. Excellent narration and grasp of Irish accent.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2019-09-10
Overall...boring.
Started out great...but lost me midway with too many (boring) stories about different characters.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- P. Fowler
- 2019-08-17
Magnificent
I can’t remember when I enjoyed a family saga more. The characters all felt so real and I couldn’t wait to find out how their lives would unfold. An exceptional novel.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Karen M.
- 2019-08-10
Excellent
I wasn't sure at first, not normally my thing.... Only "read" it because I was looking for something to read and my spouce mentioned that Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show was reading with his audience.... but midway through and definitely the last few chapters I just couldn't stop listening! Great read! Loved the different voices Molly Pope used for the different characters, amazing job.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- goodyear
- 2020-02-25
it's a bleak tale
I really don't know what was the point of the story other than they do survive. It's a tale of ordinary people that have stuff of life happen around them and how they get through it. They may not thrive, but really, how many people do?
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!