The Good House: A Novel Audiobook

" The characters in this book are very human, very fallible and very readable. I was immediately drawn to Hildy and her small town, her problems and her successes. Great book. "

" Alcoholic real estate agent in denial about her drinking problem deals with her daughters and eccentric neighbors in a small New England town. It's funny, serious and thought provoking with a little mystery thrown in. I really liked seeing the story from the perspective of someone the morning after. "

" Interesting novel about a woman's battle with alcoholism. Even though the main character's story is sad and realistic, she can be very funny and the story has a happy outcome. Recommended, especially for people interested in alcoholism. "

" I wish there was a 6 star option. Wonderful read. "

" I loved this book! Review to come.... "

" Great book. Really liked Hildy with all her faults and the way she sees herself, even though she tries to laugh away that she's an alcoholic. "

" I liked this book. If you are intruiged by people who self sabotage, this is a good one for you. Alcoholism, deceit, extra marital relationships, small town characters, old loves...it's all there. It reads quickly and is mildly entertaining. "

" I found this book entertaining at best. "

" Very human, very flawed, very relatable character. Loved her age and her problems and her solutions. "

" This was the first book I've read by Ann Leary and while I like it and could relate given my family history of alcoholism, I must say, I don't know what other readers found so hilarious? It was well written and engaging throughout, but I don't know that I'll rush to read her other books...? "

" I loved this book in a sad sort of way. It"s always hard to watch good people self destruct. I liked Hildy, I just wished she liked herself as much. "

" I loved the unreliable narrator Hildy in this novel. The characters in the story a well-developed and I enjoyed the every day intrigue of a somewhat insular town. A good read! "

" It is always tricky to make the main character a mess and not even likeable most of the time. It worked well though. The love story was unexpected but very sweet and one of the more realistic protrayals I have read in a long time. "

" I love this book! It's interesting and the characters are brought to life in a way that you feel as if you knew them already. It's well written and funny and I enjoyed reading it! "

" So so. This story has been told hundreds of times. Nothing new here for this reader. "

" Searchwords for this book would be small towns, real estate, alcohol, alcoholism, Massachusetts coast, sailing, summer and wising up. I liked the main character so much, and her wry sense of humor. A good read. "

" Loved Hildy Good!! SO real...I was a bit disappointed in the somewhat abrupt ending, but other than that, could almost go back to page one, and read parts of it again. Looking for more Ann Leary! "

" the nytimes review really made me expect more. good, no huge story arc "

" Interesting book. Very light- hearted and funny at times- An interesting look at a sometimes functional alcoholic,real estate lady living in her house on the beach near Boston. The ending was intense at times, I did enjoy this book "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was written in first person and quite fascinating to get into the head of this complicated real estate woman whose talents of self-denial were a common thread throughout. It also depicts small town life and the bonds that make and break relationships. "

" Enjoyed the way this book was written. The author wove a variety of characters together to make a very interesting story. I recommend the book to others who enjoy reading about interesting characters and how they relate to one another. "

" Very entertaining read about a smart, successful, funny alcoholic (Hildy) steeped in denial. I enjoyed it thoroughly. "

" It was entertaining enough. But not a must read. Definitely, the most realistic portrait of alcoholism I've read to date. Still it was lacking in the plot department, with an ending that wasn't well supported in the body of the novel. "

" There is a lot about this story to like: a bit of history, a bit of romance, intrigue, personal demons, even a little witchcraft (not really, but you'll see). "

" The alcoholic in denial narrator rang so true it was terrifying. The plot around Rebecca and Peter was so thin in comparison "

" Loved it. Funny, sad, suspenseful. Generally I'm not a fan of novels which are told by an unreliable narrator but this was great. "

" Entertaining novel of a 60-something real estate broker in a small town in Massachusetts. As aggravating as I found myself getting at the main character, alcoholic Hildy, I also found myself wanting her to make it! "

" This was an OK novel and an easy read. I just didn't feel that the story really went anywhere. I felt it basically ended at the same place it began, there was little that occurred in between. "

" She's writing about my childhood 'hood and it's not bad. "