So Much for That Audiobook

" There were aspects of this book that were too predictable, but really liked how it got you to think about different aspects of the U.S. Medical System. "

" The writing was kind of dry. It was however, a lovely story and I really like the ending. "

" ick! "

" I loved this book! It was an unflinching, smart, and satisfying, study of illness, love, the complicated nature of caregiving, and the American healthcare system. "

" Preaching to the choir is still preaching. "

" I am surprised that I finished this book, since it often got very tedious. Excellent writing, but again disturbing subjects, with graphic detail of illnesses. "

" Well another rather grim subject but not so grim as the Kevin one and i found it a very enjoyable and intriguing read. Well researched too. "

" Reminded me a lot of The Corrections. Generally unlikeable characters, and a health crisis. Loved Flicka, being her grumpy self instead of an angelic sick kid. And Glynis taking the opportunity of cancer to be a total bitch. "

" I couldn't put this down - I loved it. I am so angry at how we're treated in this country in terms of health care, education, our civil and human rights, how we treat the elderly. And this fantastic novel touches on it all. Including a very satisfying fantasy-like conclusion - "

" Felt too much like the author was lecturing me about the US healthcare system. Thought-provoking, but more in concept than by virtue of the story/characters themselves. Overall, a disappointment after reading We Need to Talk About Kevin. "

" A generally important story on death and medical care that totally lost me with its unlikable characters and its preachiness--really not the best way to craft an argument (even one I agree with). Also a bit too much swearing and sex. "

" big words (and lots of them) meant I had to take longer than I like getting thru this, but an honest story with an author unafraid to lace lots of political commentary into the characters voices. i'll read her again ... she has a more well known book "

" I thought this was a slog when I first started it but the characters really grow and grew on me. This is a thoughtful book with memorable characters. "

" Took awhile to get into this book, but about half way through, I found that I had a hard time putting my Nook down! Became emotionally involved with all of the characters! "

" Heavy subject matter and meaty characters, at times too clever, but sometimes moving. A bit too long. "

" Superb book about death, life & hope, done with a light touch of humour. A must read. "

" I'm a big fan of Lionel's novel "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and even though I liked the premise of "So Much for That" and it had some good twists, there was excessive character analysis and reflection. A good read and a good debate. "

" Very depressing but difficult to put aside. While most of it was realistic and lifelike, the ending was more like a fairy tale. Kind of like some movies where everyone goes to the beach and lives happily ever after. Or some do. "

" A wife with cancer, uncooperative family members, job dissatisfaction, and seeing his retirement savings vanish in the economic crisis are just a few of the things Shepherd Knacker has to deal with. Will he realize his dream of escaping to a tropical island? "

" I thought the characters all spoke the truth, each from his or her point of view. I have rarely read a novel so piquant and poignant and so true. It gives one pause. "

" Really great read about death, dreams, family and friendship. Makes you think about the state of the health care systems all over the world. "