Isle of Palms Audiobook, by Dorothea Benton Frank Play Audiobook Sample

Isle of Palms Audiobook

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Read By: Robin Miles Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 12.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Lowcountry Tales Series Release Date: May 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470301507

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

40

Longest Chapter Length:

47:29 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:56 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

27:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

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Publisher Description

Dorothea Benton Frank is a treasure of American letters with numerous New York Times best-sellers to her credit and a portfolio full of critical acclaim. "Mixing high drama and high jinks" (Booklist), her third Lowcountry novel follows the fortunes of the dysfunctional Abbot family. Looking to set her life aright, Anna Lutz Abbot returns to her South Carolina lowcountry hometown. And as she attempts to right past wrongs, Anna receives help and support from a quirky cast of lovable locals sure to endear themselves to listeners.

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"Finished 5-28-09- Ms Frank can weave a story! If you love the beach, extended family, with a dash of humor and a good cry...her books are for you. Set in the lowcountry outside Charleston her stories are breezy, fun, and heartwarming. Anna Abbott is in her late thirties and finally getting a chance to be on her own. Hers is the story of a mature woman who sets out on an adventure of discovery and finds it with the help of family and friends. It was a great read."

— Melissa (5 out of 5 stars)

Isle of Palms Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.51851851851852 out of 53.51851851851852 out of 53.51851851851852 out of 53.51851851851852 out of 53.51851851851852 out of 5 (3.52)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was a quick, easy read, just what I was looking for. But it wasn't anything memorable (in my mind) so that is why I am giving it just 3 stars. "

    — Erin, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great Summer read...especially if you live in the low country "

    — Ashley, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was just not my cup of tea. I could almost hear fingernails on a chalkboard as I was trying to read it. All of Anna's whining and angst was just too much for me. After reading Pawley's Island by the author, I was so hopeful I'd found another good southern writer. Oh well... "

    — Babs, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Again so excited to read her new books but this one truly did not live up to my expectation.It had Lucy,the neighbor, the rebellious daughter, the gay husband, but it never took you anywhere.Some cute dialogue but I found it was just too shallow.Also right when they found her real father the book ended. No other mention of him.Least favorite of all her books. "

    — Karen, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading this book. "

    — Connie, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was told that if I like Janet Evanovich than I needed to try this author. This was a cute book, but I didn't laugh even once. I'm going to try another of her books because although I didn't laugh the book had a good (pretty clean) story. "

    — Sarah, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting book- I read it prior to going to Florida beach, so it was a good read. It was about a whimsical, unorthodox heroine. "

    — Joycebrosnahan, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this one the most out of all the DBF books I've read. Just the right amount of plot twists, enjoyable characters, and interesting storylines. "

    — English, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am from South Carolina and I love the low country. These books take me back there and it makes me happy. "

    — Emily, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great summer beach read about a woman standing on her own 2 feet after a very long time. A feel good kind of story that is a fast read. "

    — Suzanne, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Recommended by my mother because I've been depressed lately. this was definitely a good choice. Makes me want to move to Charleston like I've wanted to for years. Nice characters and a fun read. "

    — Sharon, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " fun fun read! i'm liking these books!! i can almost smell the ocean air! "

    — Mich, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read while vacationing in the 'Low Country'. "

    — Tracy, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dorothea Benton Frank is one of my favorite authors. I liked this book a lot. I am looking forward to her latest book being released in June called "Porch Lights". "

    — Liza, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was my least favorite of the three I read of hers. I think Sullivan's Island was the best, it had such great humor that the others only partially re-created. "

    — Kylie, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of Dorothea's best. Read it! "

    — T, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The lowcountry setting made me all kinds of antsy for my spring Hilton Head vacation. "

    — Julie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good beach read about the Lowcountry! "

    — Joanne, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story was entertaining, but predictible. "

    — Karin, 7/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " another good read by frank. love her stories! great beach book! just a good read. "

    — Autumn, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dorthea Benton Frank writes a lot about Charleston and the areas surrounding. Great beach reads, lots of fun! "

    — Lisa, 5/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A piece of light fluff, but I do think that I look at this author again. "

    — Patricia, 1/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was good! Made me laugh and learn about not sweating the small stuff and reaching for your dreams. "

    — Cathy, 12/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entertaining. Very readable. Some Gullah language included. Plot was predictable and characters true to stereotypes. That said, it was a "good read." "

    — Mary, 10/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this while I was vacationing on Isle of Palms. It was cool to read about a place on the island and then go check it out. All of Benton Frank's books make you slow down a little and appreciate the little things - a nice breeze, a strong drink, friendships. "

    — Kelly, 10/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED all of her books - there's a whole series of different parts of the low-country "

    — Allison, 9/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. It brings the Isle of Palms to life. If you have never been there you must go! "

    — Ali, 4/24/2012

About Dorothea Benton Frank

Dorothea Benton Frank (1951–2019) was the New York Times bestselling author of Bulls Island, The Christmas Pearl, The Land of Mango Sunsets, and many other books. She appeared on the Today show and Parker Ladd’s Book Talk. She was a frequent speaker on creative writing and the creative process for students of all ages and in private venues, such as the National Arts Club, the Junior League of New York, Friends of the Library, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

About Robin Miles

Robin Miles, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic’s Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors’ unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.