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The Lion is In Audiobook

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Read By: Natasha Lyonne Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101564271

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

57

Longest Chapter Length:

23:44 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

32 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:31 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

7

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Publisher Description

“‘There are no miracles,” says Rita …. ‘Miracles are simply misunderstandings. Or worse, cons.’” –The Lion Is In Tracee is a runaway bride and kleptomaniac. Lana’s an audacious beauty, a recovering alcoholic. Rita is a holy-roller minister’s wife, desperate to escape her marriage. One warm summer’s night, these three women go on the lam together. Their car breaks down on a rural highway in North Carolina and they’re forced to seek shelter in a seemingly abandoned nightclub. Which is where they meet Marcel. And soon everything changes. Marcel, you see, is a lion. Written with the deftness, humor, and sparkling wit that mark her books, plays, and movies, Delia Ephron’s The Lion Is In is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love—and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.

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"Lana, fleeing the mistakes she's made at home, and Tracee, left at the altar, pick up Rita, walking away from her husband. The trio land in North Carolina when Lana's car breaks down, and start to work at "The Lion", a restaurant and home of Marcel, a real lion. Each of the women finds strength and solace in the presence of this peaceful beast. Charming, funny and engaging with fully realized characters and a lion you wish you could meet."

— Pamela (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “One of the sharpest observers of human behavior around, Ephron, with her trademark mastery of smart, snappy dialogue, delivers a read-in-one-sitting, feel-good celebration of resiliency and hope.”

    — Booklist (starred review)
  • “Imagine if Siegfried & Roy had written Water for Elephants…The Lion Is In is off to the races from the first sentence. [A] fun ride.”

    — Tampa Bay Times
  • “Narrator Natasha Lyonne gives the women distinct voices that project a delightful mix of spunk and sass. Lyonne’s skill at conveying a broad range of emotions is showcased in this amusing story of mixed-signals, deep friendship, and personal growth.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Three women embark on a journey of self-discovery, facilitated by a giant feline, in Ephron’s whimsical but winsome third novel.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

The Lion is In Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Nothing groundbreaking. Easy read with enjoyable enough characters. "

    — Christine, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fiction book about 3 different women that end up (not by their wish) in a small town and discover what make them happy. Nice book about friendship but it brings you no big surprises in its way. It's mild.... "

    — Priscilla, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A delightful, fun, fast read. Enjoyed it very much. If you've been reading heavy, sad books and need a change, I would recommend this book. It does get into real and dark life issues but in a lighter, easy to take way. "

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

    " I felt like the author was a bit desperate for a creative angle, but all in all, it was a fun summer read. "

    — Casey, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a pretty good story, and it wouldn't make a bad movie either. I was a little dissappointed that the lion did ride in the car, like the cover though... I wanted them to take the lion places. But that would be really unrealistic. I liked the characters, though. And the story had a nice happy ending. "

    — Bluelily3, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, light summer read. "

    — Ellen, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a book that I received at an author's luncheon at BEA in June. I heard Delia Ephron speak that day and loved that but it took me months to pick up this book! So silly of me because it was an intriguing piece of fiction that gave me food for thought. "

    — Robin, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read. Wrapped up too neatly. "

    — Molly, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Couldn't get through it. Awful... "

    — Lauriebrookneraol.com, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " At first it seemed way to confusing switching back and forth. But midway thru the book I figured each character out and read the entire book in less than four days...First book I read cover to cover in quite sometime "

    — Bernadette, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A quick read and good story. If you're an animal lover, you'll probably find that the lion is your favorite character. "

    — Christine, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Written like a script for a movie. A good airplane/trip book. "

    — Renee, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sometimes we just need a well-told story to leave us feeling good, to give us the gift of knowing that no matter how much of a "screw-up" we are, there is the possibility of redemption. Thank you, Delia Ephron. "

    — Morgan, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A unique premise that doesn't rise up to its potential. "

    — Mjdrean, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great story, loved the whimsy "

    — Rachael, 5/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " wasn't sure at first, turned out to be a really good book, thank you for sending me this book!!! "

    — Wanda, 4/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was a quick read, but I just didn't think the story was believable. I never felt overly connected or interested in the characters. I am interested in hearing what others have to say at our book club discussion. "

    — Linda, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " What fun... A breeze to read. "

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

    " The story of how a lion, who lives in a bar, changes the lives of three women each dealing with their own troubled past. Strange concept, but it works, as fun and fanciful things can in books. It took me quite a while to get into this story, but I did enjoy it. "

    — Leslie, 3/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was afraid this book would be a ripoff of Thelma and Louise, but it was NOT. It was a nice, easy, summer read that I devoured in a matter of hours. Really fun book! "

    — Valerie, 9/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Be patient with this book. Its an easy read from the start but it took me about 100 pages to discover how delightful and clever it is "

    — Laurie, 6/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this very quirky story about 3 women, each escaping something, plus an old caged lion living in a roadside bar in the middle of nowhere. "

    — Cindypbarnard, 4/22/2012

About Delia Ephron

Delia Ephron is a screenwriter, playwright, and New York Times bestselling author. She has written novels for adults and teenagers, books of humor, and essays. Her journalism has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, the Huffington Post, and O, The Oprah Magazine. She collaborated with her sister, Nora Ephron, on a play, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which ran for two years off-Broadway and has been performed in cities across the United States and around the world.