Parlor Games: A Novel Audiobook

" Meh. I found it was a struggle to care about May, to relate to her, to understand her motives and to "believe" that her pesky detective always seemed to appear at the most inopportune times. Also, the title and the cover seem a very poor fit for this novel that rarely, if ever, occurs in a parlor and certainly details the exploits of only one scrupulous woman that I can recall. Who is that other woman supposed to be on the cover? Barely two stars. "

" This novel was different in that the timeline kept changing. Also it was told in the first person which I am not overly fond of. The main character,May Dugas, was an actual person. She was a woman who lived by conning men. It is set all over the world from the late 1800's to 1918. "

" Very loosely based historical fiction. While I found May an amusing & fun character, I did start to tire of her towards the end. Easy read with a fiesty, creative, law breaking main character. "

" I actually listened to the audiobook. I thought it was very exciting. The members of my book group who read the book said it was tedious at times. "

" Maybe it was just my mood when reading this, but I had a hard time getting into it. "

" Interesting read, based on a true story. Maybe more interesting because I've spent a decent amount of time in Menominee! "

" Maryka made May a real person who sometimes I loved and other times I wanted to just shake her and say " really, how could you?" A great read, interesting characters and wonderful locations. As a bonus Maryka was once my neighbor! Bravo Maryka! "

" I was turned off the first time I saw the words "dear reader." That was on Page 1. I got through the first five chapters before having to give up. The character doesn't interest me, the writing is flowery and superficial, the plot a bore. "

" In 1917, May Dugas finds herself on trial for extortion. May tells the reader just how she came to be in that situation. Readers are treated to her adventures in many different lands. May is cunning and always seems to figure a way to overcome any reverses. A fun read. "

" Three stars just because it wasn't what I was expecting. I judged the book by its cover and sale price... "

" Flat flat flat - not worthy of the real Mae or the interesting times "

" What a life!! Based on a real person who lived by her wits. She was a tough lady who bounced back time and time again! "

" This was a great book. I would recommend it to friends and family. "

" Mildly entertaining!!! "

" I almost didn't finish this book but after reading the reviews I decided to finish. It was interesting and held my attention. The best part was when I found out it was based on a true story. "

" The life journey of a woman from the fist part of the 20th century who knew what she wanted in life and went for it. May Dugas tries to live life on her own terms, just be sure to hold onto your wallet when you meet her. Great characters. "

" Reminded me some of the tone of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. I thoroughly enjoyed the book but did not like the ending, it just seemed to abrupt endly, like she was tired of writing. "

" Based on a true story. Fascinating! "