Silver Girl: A Novel Audiobook, by Elin Hilderbrand Play Audiobook Sample

Silver Girl: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Janet Metzger, Marianne Fraulo Publisher: Reagan Arthur Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781609412944

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

108:44 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14:32 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

43:12 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

37

Other Audiobooks Written by Elin Hilderbrand: > View All...

Publisher Description

Meredith Martin Delinn just lost everything: her friends, her homes, her social standing because her husband Freddy cheated rich investors out of billions of dollars.

Desperate and facing homelessness, Meredith receives a call from her old best friend, Constance Flute. Connie's had recent worries of her own, and the two depart for a summer on Nantucket in an attempt to heal. But the island can't offer complete escape, and they're plagued by new and old troubles alike. When Connie's brother Toby — Meredith's high school boyfriend — arrives, Meredith must reconcile the differences between the life she is leading and the life she could have had.

Set against the backdrop of a Nantucket summer, Elin Hilderbrand delivers a suspenseful story of the power of friendship, the pull of love, and the beauty of forgiveness.

“Clearly the Madoff family inspired this plot, but Hilderbrand gives it her own sun-kissed, optimistic spin — which is not to say it’s all Rosa rugosa, just that there’s a silver lining to the ugliest of circumstances.” —Elisabeth Egan, New York Times

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"Great book and at first, it was hard to see Meredith as a sympathetic character but as you read more back story, it was easier to believe. Glad to see both characters get their happy ending and to see some recurring island characters from precious books."

— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Hilderbrand’s tone is breezy and easy as always.”

    — Entertainment Weekly
  • “Hilderbrand captivates with racy narrative, topical references, and characters who are both familiar and memorable.”

    — People
  • “Takes the chick-lit trope of reclaimed friendship and updates it with a timely twist…Hilderbrand throws in a handful of plot twists that bounce the story along like a funky old jeep…Silver Girl is the kind of safe investment beachgoers should adore.”

    — Boston Globe
  • “The Ponzi scheme that Meredith’s husband was involved in is a perfect setting for our times, and her glam social life had everything under the sun. It was all taken away quickly; so watching her remember the things that made her who she was and the woman she will have to become makes for an enjoyable read.”

    — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
  • “It provides a pacey read, with colorful characters that have fascinating motivations. I couldn’t get them out of my head for days.”

    — Sunday Express (London)
  • “Hilderbrand’s specialty is grown-up relationships in grown-up situations.”

    — Cape Cod Times
  • “In Hilderbrand’s absorbing latest…much of the novel is told in flashback as Connie and Meredith work through their crises, but Hilderbrand’s talents keep those memories as resonant as the present day. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will delight in this timely, touching story of loss, love, friendship, and forgiveness.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Hilderbrand does a wonderful job of painting a picture of a confused and angry yet lovestruck wife. She reminds us of the extent women will go to to protect their husbands, even if their husbands are in the wrong. The incorporation of past events is woven seamlessly into the present, and all of the details and characters are crucial to the plot….All in all it is a solid story.”

    — RT Reviews
  • “Beach reading par excellence.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Another winner from Hilderbrand, who in this sensitive and suspenseful tale succeeds in portraying a seemingly unlikable character, besieged Meredith, and making her human.”

    — Booklist
  • “Clearly the Madoff family inspired this plot, but Hilderbrand gives it her own sun-kissed, optimistic spin — which is not to say it’s all Rosa rugosa, just that there’s a silver lining to the ugliest of circumstances.”—Elisabeth Egan, New York Times

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A New York Times bestseller

Silver Girl Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.70588235294118 out of 53.70588235294118 out of 53.70588235294118 out of 53.70588235294118 out of 53.70588235294118 out of 5 (3.71)
5 Stars: 8
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 10
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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Story: 3.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 5 (3.50)
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4 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Cozy, 9/21/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Ginger, 10/19/2022
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book and I would have rated it a 5 other than the predictable romance theme of the book, with the complicated relationships of the characters the romances were just too typical of most romance novels "

    — Lark, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think that this book was really a good book. I am enjoying reading Elin Hilderbrand alot. "

    — Cindy, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a decent book. A little slow, and I thought some of her other stuff was better. But, still wanted to know what happened at the end. "

    — Deborah, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not one to read "chick lit" which I considered this novel to be,but I really enjoyed it. "

    — Jerrle, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was interested in hedge fund jerks!!!!! "

    — Courtney, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Elin Hilderbrand- this was one of her best "

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

    " A mindless beach read where all the characters are totally good or totally bad but if that's what you're in the mood for, this is entertaining enough. "

    — Deedee, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably not what really happened between Ruth and Bernie, but an interesting fictionalized take on the situation. LOVE the backdrop of Nantucket. Will definitely read more of her books for easy reading. "

    — Sonia, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this one, perfect beach read. "

    — Oceandreamer001, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Boring! Did NOT enjoy this one at all. "

    — Missy, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this author! She is a perfect summer read! All her books are set in Nantucket and she is an mazing story writer. "

    — Isabel, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book better than the only other book I've read by Elinor. I think I liked it enough to try another of hers. "

    — Laurel, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I know this book is not necessarily great literature, but I loved everything about it. I loved the characters, the setting, the story, everything. I have loved all of Elin Hilderbrand's books. "

    — Allison, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was okay, just okay. I wanted to know more about the husband, the criminal who stole people's fortunes by illegally investing their money into a Ponzi scheme. I kept reading, thinking it would tell me more about Frank and his motives and thoughts, but it never did. "

    — Andrea, 10/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If there were a 3.5 stars I would have given it that. It was a typical Hilderbrand chic novel. She wrote a novel putting a character in the situation of going thru what Bernie Madoff's wife might have went thru. It was ok. To me, a bit contrived. "

    — Theresa, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book deserves a 5++++! Hilderbrand outdid herself--read this one! "

    — Doris, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this story! It was very personal to me, and thanks to being sick, I read it all in one day. Not recommending for anyone else-----just me! "

    — Ellie, 9/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A story I loved to read. "

    — Sherri, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " blah...didn't care about any of the characters. Not a page turner for me. "

    — Allison, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable from point of view from the wife of Ponzzi schemer...fun read! "

    — Candy, 2/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book--just like all of Elin Hilderbrand's novels are!! "

    — Tawnya, 2/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " predictable and sort of ridiculous, but entertaining and a fast, mindless read. :) "

    — Erica, 6/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit surreal reading about Ruth Madoff (right down to the anecdote about how she can't get her hair done anymore) but pretty entertaining nonetheless. "

    — Kaitlyn, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " On of my favorites that I've read of hers. Right up there with The Island and The Blue Bistro. "

    — Shelly, 4/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " TRITE! Could not finish "

    — Amy, 1/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Elin Hilderbrand's books are good beach reads - light, don't have to think too much. But this one was better than the others I'd read. The main character is modeled after Bernie Madoff's wife. "

    — Lori, 1/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one starts out slow and at first I felt like it kept repeating itself. As the story progressed I really started to enjoy it. By the end, I couldn't put it down. Unfortunately I didn't love the ending, but it was probably how it would have played out "in real life". "

    — Carla, 12/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I picked this book up on vacation to read on the beach. It was well written and kept my interest. I enjoyed the writing so much that I bought and read all of her books in print. Reminds us of putting ourselves in others shoes and not judging. "

    — Mare, 6/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fun summer beachy read! Definitely take it with you on vacation. In fact, take all of Elin's books on vacation because you'll want to read one every day. "

    — Miriam, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Think Bernie Madoff then his wife, Ruth. Could she possibly not know? This issue is examined in Elin Hulderbrand latest book set, guess where, in Nantucket. "

    — Pat, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great beach read from Elin Hilderbrand! "

    — Red, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great book...very traditional "summer read" by Elin Hilderbrand...but that is exactly what I expect from her...a great story with terrific characters...a little romance a little conflict...and a nice ending wrapped up with a bow :) "

    — Stephanie, 3/13/2011

About Elin Hilderbrand

Elin Hilderbrand is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the Nantucket series, the Winter series, and over a dozen stand-alone novels, as well as two novellas. Her book Barefoot was a finalist for the 2008 Romantic Novel of the Year Award.

About the Narrators

Janet Metzger, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has performed as a stage, television, voice, and film actor and as a jazz vocalist in hotels and supper clubs. For five years she was the voice of Headline News, now HLN, during which time she also promoted features and news stories for CNN and CNN International. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

Marianne Fraulo has run the gamut from experimental theater in Italy to club comedy in NYC. Marianne is a founding member and former artistic director of Theatrical Outfit.