People of the Book: A Novel Audiobook

" Very interesting structure to the book, and learned a lot about the particular times in history where the book took place (definitely recommend reading a wiki on the Ottoman Empire, Spanish Inquisition, and Bosnia) My one critique is that certain references to historical past events feel a little too modern for me to suspend my disbelief, especially ones being told in the first person. Otherwise, a rich read. "

" It gets EVEN better each time I re-read it! "

" I expected so much more from this book. It's really just a collection of short stories that are connected to a book ... but there's not common theme or thread. I only finished it because it was a "book club" book. "

" I thought the book was great! Loved the characters, the set up of the book, the ending - all were excellent! I listened to the audio book from Penguin Audio... "

" I really enjoyed this book. It had different stories across time but tied together so well. "

" Rich, complex, and well-done with just enough intrigue. It's one of those books that I will miss the characters now that it's done. "

" Now that I have finished the audiobook, which was very well done by the reader, I intend to read the hard copy next! "

" One of the worst books I have ever read "

" Great characters and intriguing plot - I loved this book! "

" I love this book. I have listened to the audio book 3 times (and read the book once). I think it is Geraldine Brooks' best book. "

" One of the best books I've read all year. Highly recommend this book to my friends. "

" typical Patterson script...too many killings even for a serial killer.... "

" Wonderful read. I was completely involved with the characters and their stories. Loved it. "

" Complex but fascinating. I think I need to read it again. "

" Excellent book - highly recommend this as a must read. "

" This was one of the best books I've read. We covered it in book club. "

" Intriguing. Based on a real find - an ancient Haggadah. The author takes you back in fictional history searching for the beginnings of the book through the search of the young woman set the task of restoring the book. The question is - does the book do the same for her? "

" You get a few books in one with Brooks' People of the Book. The many stops in history are united by an over-arching modern tale. If the Da Vinci Code were a literary novel, it would be more like this book. Tour-de-force. "

" A lovely read - clever intertwining of past history and peoples with present day... "

" I thought it was a terrific book. Read the other 4 star reviews, some folks seemed unhappy but that happens! "

" Fascinating, great technical info about making and conserving books through the ages. Marvelous historical background. I thoroughly enjoyed this. "

" There are parts of this book that will haunt me. Beautifully researched & written. "

" Thanks to Sherrie and Trish, I've found a newly-beloved author. Book conservation isn't something I've ever thought about, but the details of the craft were fascinating. I am quite ignorant of the political, cultural, and ethnic issues in the book, but I still enjoyed reading about them. "

" A must read mix of fact and fiction about the early days of Harvard college and the first two American Indian students,, written beautifully and carefully researched by the author. "

" A well-written, well-researched, attention-holding historical novel. "

" Loved it. Geraldine Brooks is such a wonderful storyteller. I found myself so engrossed that I read well into the night. It doesn't follow the path I thought it would but it follows history, as well as it can. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

" She is such a great writer. Engrossed after 5 pages. "