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Look on the Bright Side

Written by: Kristan Higgins
Narrated by: Susan Bennett, Christina Moore, Xe Sands
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From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s detours.

Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents’, pop out a couple of kids, and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.

Things aren’t going so well.

For one, the guy didn’t work out. Theoretically, she’d love to find someone else, but it hasn’t happened. Two, she’s just been transferred out of Oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she’s a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up.

Deviating from the plan was … well, not in the plan. A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan).

He needs a date this summer for his sister’s wedding. His ancient Noni wants to see him settled. In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice.

As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees. Teeny problem—she instantly falls for his big, warm family. Especially his estranged brother.

Meanwhile, Lark’s mom has moved in with Lark’s colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. The three women have a long summer and a big, beautiful house on the ocean to figure out what’s next … and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren’t planned at all.

©2024 Kristan Higgins (P)2024 Recorded Books
Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Funny Feel-Good
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Excellent Narration

Unexpected delightful listen. Powerful exploration of grief, family, and humanity. The narrator for the main character was exceptional.

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Careful where you listen.

There were parts of this story that had me sobbing, reminding me of my own experiences of deep grief that touched me deep. The characters had real struggle that was described so well—it was an easy listen in that all the struggles were tied up quite neatly at the end—maybe a little too tidy that didn’t match the rest of the book. Great weekend listen.

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Narration issue

Overall okay story with some unexpected turns. Biggest issue for me was the narration, particularly that of the main character which detracted from the flow of the story. A different choice of narration for the main character would have meant at least one more star for the narration. Characters development was overall good.

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