Away Audiobook

" Riveting story about love of a mother in that spans Russia and the United States. I enjoyed the style of writing - and straight forward presentation of unbelievably difficult circumstances. "

" You don't know what you've got til its gone.....I miss this book. "

" This was another book club selection. It had been recommended as something similar to Cold Mountain, which I had enjoyed. I did like this story, but was not as involved with it. I would have been more interested if it had talked more about the simultaneous historical events. "

" This was just vulgar for me. (I gave up on it quite early in) The characters could have real potential but I just couldn't get past the lude writting. I would not recommend this book. It's dark and dirty. "

" This was a really well-written book, but I need to talk about the last paragraph with someone who's read it! "

" I did not enjoy this book. The characters were not likeable. I didn't like the way the main character exploits herself, as if she had no other choice in the matter. The ending is just too annoying. Too rambling of a story. "

" A lovely, lively and sad tale. The ending actually made me cry. But parts of it made me laugh out loud. And I loved being in New York, Seattle, and the Yukon with Lily and her colourful friends, acquaintances. Well-written, well-structured and altogether satisfying. "

" Listened to this rather than read it. A great saga. "

" Superb. beautifully written, great characters, deeply engaging story. "

" Another tear jerker, but, heartwarming as well. "

" An amazing story of an immigrant women's strength and resiliency. "

" I thought the book was good but did not stand up to the critical acclaim it had garnered. "

" Picked it up and couldn't put it down till I was 1/2 way thru. "

" I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book. There was too much graphic sex, but the real story was about this woman's journey thru life. I also liked the side stories about people in her life and what became of them. Very quick read. "

" Hated the main character and thus didn't really love the book but I did want to finish it for some reason. "

" This book has a lasting resonance. "

" Can't quite get into the plot. "

" I'd give this 3.5 stars. The writing was good, but the story never completely drew me in. I found it disjointed at times. A very unhappy tale too, with a character who I really wanted to sympathize with/for, but somehow never quite could. "

" One of the most bizarre books I've read in my life! I had to push myself to finish it as it was sent from a friend who lives in Scotland and whom I am pretty sure didn't read it before she sent it to me, plus side it is pretty original lol "

" Amy Bloom has once again created a story that both holds the reader's attention and educates. The book opens in 1924 with the story Lillian Leyb an immigrant girl who has endured much. It is a story of struggle, friendship and hope. "

" I think Amy Bloom is a very talented writer but the content of this novel made me sick so I shut it. If I could use one word to describe the story line of this novel it would be my two year old's favorite word, which is Bluck! A blend of the two words bad and yuck! "

" Why have I never before read Amy Bloom's work? A magnificent, sweeping tale of a woman/ mother demonstrating amazing resilience and enduring hope. From the very first page, I found myself swept away into Lilian's world, and I did not depart until I closed the cover. A beautifully written story. "

" didn't care for the language or innuendos "

" Ms. Bloom writes beautifully, and the story of these characters is wonderfully told. I especially enjoyed the historical settings and travels Ms. Bloom described. "

" Strange. I liked this book. But I didn't love it until I finished it. Strong character development and lots of history. Loved it! "

" The peripheral characters had more personality than the main character. Depressing, but not in a moving way. Disappointing. "

" I really liked the fact the author let you know the outcome of each of the characters who pass through Lillian's life as she moves through hers. It was very satifying. "

" Hailed as a "literary triumph" by the New York Times, "it is also a classic page-turner, one that delivers a relentlessly good read." I couldn't agree more! "

" I gave this book one star only because I admire anyone who gets a book published. The writing never drew me in - the prose was always awkward and never flowed. Could have been a great story. "

" Never did finish reading the book. I made it half way but I always wanted to pick something else up rather than this story. I found it depressing. "

" amy bloom manages to write a sad and difficult story humorously .Lillian just does not think of herself as a victim even though so much has gone wrong for her. Then she makes a brave difficult decision and though we dont see how she can succeed we really hope she does. "

" Can't remember much about it, but I do remember that I found the ending very satisfactory, when all the way through I wondered how she could possibly make it turn out right. "

" I really enjoyed this book until about page 100. After that it becomes a bunch of different fragmented stories containing the same main character. The ending is unclear as to weather it is a delusion or reality. "