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  • The Almost Moon

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  • Written by: Alice Sebold
  • Narrated by: Joan Allen
  • Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
  • 3.4 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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The Almost Moon

Written by: Alice Sebold
Narrated by: Joan Allen
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Publisher's Summary

"When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily."

So begins The Almost Moon, Alice Sebold's astonishing, brilliant, and daring new novel. A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this unforgettable work by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky.

For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others - to her haunted mother, to her enigmatic father, to her husband and grown children. When she finally crosses a terrible boundary, her life comes rushing in at her in a way she never could have imagined.

Unfolding over the next 24 hours, this searing, fast-paced audiobook explores the complex ties between mothers and daughters, wives and lovers, the meaning of devotion, and the line between love and hate. It is a challenging, moving, gripping story, written with the fluidity and strength of voice that only Alice Sebold has.

©2007 Alice Sebold (P)2007 Hachette Audio

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Based on previous work, I was very hopeful that the story or at least the characters would be compelling. This was not the case for me, but perhaps I just missed the intent. Overall a struggle

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First audio read ever from someone who can’t sit still lately

Is it weird that I didn’t understand why the narrators voice is so boring to me? I can’t tell if I loved this book or thought it was a tad boring. Maybe both . Great book and wonderful if u love anyone who’s kinda fucked up. Aka everyone

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