The Country Life Audiobook

" This book made me laugh out loud more than once. I was left feeling dissatisfied and a bit puzzled at the end, though. Apparently it is part of a long British tradition of spoofing "the country life," which I wasn't familiar with! "

" This book must be one of the funniest I`ve ever read in my life. Such an offbeat sene of humour. "

" Absolutely hilarious. A real talent. Great characterization. "

" Stella escapes her life in London to move to the country to care for Martin, a handicapped child, and the two of them form a bond of trust and friendship against the world-of crazy families and life. Not crazy about the style, but enjoyed the story. "

" I have enjoyed this author but I didn't care for this book. The characters were too sad. "

" First Fiction Book I have read in a very long time. The author really seems to captivate a female reader with her main charater due to her lengthy descriptions of what goes on in a womens head that she never vocalizes. "

" I didn't get it. Witty in parts; irritating in others. Is it meant to be a parody or something serious? It ended rather abruptly. "

" Was difficult to get into as the main character is clearly clinically depressed, but as it went along I learned to laugh at the absurdity of it all. This book serenely illustrated there is no such thing as perect family or running away from your problems. Rachel Cusk' prose are amazing. "

" This is an extremely strange story with quirky, off-beat characters--but I really liked it. Probably about a 3.5. "

" It was a little difficult to get into this author's writing style, but once I adapted, the story unfolded and kept me reading almost nonstop. Funny and poignant account of a young woman's discovery of herself through family and other relationships. "

" This book had some good points, but I felt like it lacked resolution in an unsatisfying way. "

" Rachel Cusk has a completely unique voice, which is perhaps best described as meticulously observed panic. As a stylist, I don't think she can be beaten. She's also impossibly funny. "

" I absolutely loved this book. I loved the main character and how she dealt with her new situation. She seemed a very ordinary girl. The book was also humorous and made me laugh, but was also touching with the relationship with the disabled son. I would recommend this book. "

" Terrific writer. Wonderful slapstick moments. A bit dark, and quite a bit funny. Like a good English novel should be. "

" The story was interesting by I have a hard time reading British syntax. "

" I am profoundly jealous of this piece of writing. "

" Occasionally, whilst reading this book, I found it so unsettling, I considered not finishing it. So glad I soldiered on for what ultimately proved to be a hugely satisfying reading experience. "

" This book made me so uncomfortable, as if I had gone somewhere and forgotten the necessities. "

" This narrator's sharp observational skills are paired with catastrophically poor decision making skills. The result is a delightful, absorbing farce. "

" A British romp--reminded me a little of the Lucia & Mapp books (If I've got that right) although like much I am reading these days it fell apart near the end. But a fine distraction/beach read. "

" An English author I will look for again "

" A very good book. Each sentence is carefully crafted, each mundane action and thought is imbued with drama. I bet she worked her butt off writing this book. The ending was a little disappointing, as the plot took an unlikely turn. But overall, a very good book. "

" Terrific writer. Wonderful slapstick moments. A bit dark, and quite a bit funny. Like a good English novel should be. "

" I read this a few years ago and recall finding it puzzling and irritating -- the character Stella, at least. What an odd book... "

" Rachel Cusk has a completely unique voice, which is perhaps best described as meticulously observed panic. As a stylist, I don't think she can be beaten. She's also impossibly funny. "

" The story was interesting by I have a hard time reading British syntax. "

" This book had some good points, but I felt like it lacked resolution in an unsatisfying way. "

" I am profoundly jealous of this piece of writing. "

" I have enjoyed this author but I didn't care for this book. The characters were too sad. "

" First Fiction Book I have read in a very long time. The author really seems to captivate a female reader with her main charater due to her lengthy descriptions of what goes on in a womens head that she never vocalizes. "

" This book made me laugh out loud more than once. I was left feeling dissatisfied and a bit puzzled at the end, though. Apparently it is part of a long British tradition of spoofing "the country life," which I wasn't familiar with! "