Consequences: A Novel Audiobook

" This book was an 'OK' read for me. Very easy to get through (2 days). I like how Penolope Lively worked in the three generations and history. "

" In general, I really enjoy reading about wartime Britain, but I just didn't find this book that interesting. A bit disappointing because it was reviewed very highly. "

" A young couple fall in love and leave for a cottage far from London, only to have their lives tragically interrupted by WWII. This is a good read. Read it slowly and savor the ambience and the modern questions that arise from the past. "

" Probably more of a 3.5 book. The story of three generations of English women and their intertwined lives. "

" I'm usually not much on multi-generational family sagas, but this one was lovely. Very quiet and the perfect way to spend a January afternoon. "

" Well written and good characters. Not terribly exciting but a story with love and warmth. "

" Just finished reading this. Classic Lively - she brings things full circle "

" I tried to get into it, but I couldn't. "

" Certainly well-crafted and worth reading, but was not one of my favorites of hers. "

" Well written, great character development but not much of a plot. "

" a very readable generational saga. i liked it, though i cried a little. "

" Pretty good, but I wouldn't have read this if it wasn't given to me as a gift. I still don't think I would seek it out. "

" Just finished it over spring break. It had such an interesting beginning, but the rest of the book could get a little dry and drawn out with little to no pay off in the end. "

" Too slow for me. I crawled through it in three weeks. "

" Couldn't get into it. "Failed " it half way thru. Bland writing and uninteresting story. Also don't like the present tense writing style. "

" Not one of her best, not like Heat Wave or Spiderweb or Moon Tiger, for which she won the Booker. Good prose, but predictable plot, and I was more invested in the earlier characters, which often happens with generational stories. "

" While I enjoyed reading it, I wasn't swept away by the narrative or the characters. Still, I always enjoy a story set in the U.K., especially during World War II. "

" Gripping novel which I read almost in one go. A very rich family story of 3 generations of women with the most lovely characters and a beautiful plot. It was quite moving and rich in historic detail where for example the war was concerned. "

" A bit slow going but worth it. Beautiful descriptions. "

" Although an interesting story - three generations starting with an artist who dies during WWII, and children finding their identities - it's very uneven. Wonderfully written in some sections and sketchy in others. "

" Very satisfying novel - nothing spectacular, but sweet and at times wise. "

" This is a story of a family in England 1930s - present time, and how their actions affect the lives of their descendents. A well-written tale of love, war, art and the 20th century. "

" Would definitely recommend this book, although the big secret isn't as big as implied. I really liked Lively's writing and am going to look for more by her. "

" Quick read, but I loved it. About family, place, memory, and perception. highly recommended. "

" slow going, sometimes rambles on - introduced 5 characters in the first few pages, so its difficult to build a connection to the 'players' in the book. Will appeal to those who are familiar with life in England. "

" thought it would be better than it was. can't relate to the mom who lives her life to project a perfect image, and doesn't have the insight to see the facade is not working. All six kids look back on their childhood with completely different memories...that part was the most interesting. "

" i take long time to finish this book. and the ending is dissapointing when the family mystery isnt THAT shocking. it turns out, they just a bunch of selfish kids who fail to appreciate their mother sacrifice. "

" A book in the mould of Annie Tyler et al, beautifully and skillfully written but ultimately pretty boring. The continual shifting of the narrative voice got a bit tiresome and the BIG secret was pretty unimpressive. I find these books about boring middle-class life just that - boring. "

" An almost fractured narrative trying to find the 'truth' about a family by narration from each member. A lovely concept but executed half-heartedly. Could have been brilliant but is mediocre at best. However an easy and unchallenging read. "

" Not as interesting as some of her previous novels. The family is eccentric, the parents are sort of absorbed in their own way of doing things. There is a strange secret, but it's not that crazy. The children were not that interesting. "

" Fascinating portrait of a large family. Good writing. "

" eh, wasn't all that impressed with the twistedness of her family. "

" Nice enough, but just too boring. "