The Family Tree Audiobook (Unabridged)

" my MIL recommended it, said it made her laugh all the way through.... I'm still trying to figure out the point of the whole book. It goes to show how different life experiences will affect what you like to read. "

" Pretty interesting and mildly entertaining "

" If 1/2 stars were possible I would have given this 3 1/2 stars; I liked it more than merely "liked it" but less than "really liked it." Considering that I finished this book last week and can't remember enough to post a detailed review, it was readable but not memorable. "

" I just found this book listed on scrap piece of paper and thought, "hey, I read that." I think I liked it, but maybe I didn't. I remember some stuff and remember some feelings I had while I read the book. So, I give it a 3, but I don't know why! "

" A completely forgettable novel. "

" I feel a bit whatever about this book - so I guess that's a no go. I found myself speed reading it and really didn't buy into the characters. Too many characters too........too many family members......... "

" Liked it. Very funny and sad, my favorite combination "

" This book was maybe 370-400 pages, something like that...and, about 270 pages too long. Wow. Words that just spun and spun and went nowhere. I did enjoy the character development but the plot was pulled extremely thin. Borderline dreadful...glad it is over. "

" Yuck! This boook makes you feel AWFUL! Not a happy book! "

" I really tried to like this book but, truthfully, it was painful. Nothing ever happened. Nothing...and I waited and waited. Didn't finish it. "

" I enjoyed this book but I was able to walk away from it and not have it beckon me. It was written with wit, so it required more attention than I was willing to give it. "

" This book starts off a little slow because of the "jump-around" narrative style, but the payoff is worth the effort. "

" nice postmodern elements; good graphics "

" Fast book with dark humor. Pretty good. "

" I appreciated the humor and sadness all wrapped up in one nice package. The ending was a little maudlin, but overall I loved the characters "

" I didn't care for the scientific stuff but the story was great! "

" abit weird, but if you like DNA, genetics and weird families, it might work for you :) "

" this book is funny yet heartbreaking at the same time. A perfect book club pick! "

" Read for 2005 Elle Fiction Reader Jury Prize "

" This book starts off a little slow because of the "jump-around" narrative style, but the payoff is worth the effort. "

" Not the type of book I normally gravitate to. Surprisingly good read. "

" I hated this book it by far is the worst book I have ever read. "

" I didn't care for the scientific stuff but the story was great! "

" I appreciated the humor and sadness all wrapped up in one nice package. The ending was a little maudlin, but overall I loved the characters "

" I just found this book listed on scrap piece of paper and thought, "hey, I read that." I think I liked it, but maybe I didn't. I remember some stuff and remember some feelings I had while I read the book. So, I give it a 3, but I don't know why! "

" Yuck! This boook makes you feel AWFUL! Not a happy book! "

" If 1/2 stars were possible I would have given this 3 1/2 stars; I liked it more than merely "liked it" but less than "really liked it." Considering that I finished this book last week and can't remember enough to post a detailed review, it was readable but not memorable. "

" Funny, sad, philosophical, this British novel takes the nature/nurture debate in fresh and unexpected directions "

" Now I know why this audio book ended up in the bargain book rack. It was okay but you really had to work on sticking with it due to it being a mix of genetics and fiction. "

" Excellent 1st novel dealing with the effect of families. Nature vs. nurture. Very real people – I liked the main character. Clever, funny, sad. Narrative spirals like DNA, and connections are fluid. "

" Some interesting touches, but ultimately a weak book. The characters were annoying and one dimensional, and the plot didn't hang together well. Frankly, the most interesting part were the chapter headers. Not a good sign. "