The Lovers Audiobook

" Quick read, but I was really moved by this story. "

" I really wanted to like this book, since I loved my time in Turkey. However, I found the events unrealistic and couldn't get past this. The ending was preposterous! "

" Simple and short. But, powerful - though I know many that might not agree with me.... "

" I like Vendela Vida's style: lonely, remote travelogue with unexpected bits all over the place. The ending felt frantic and manic but everything before that was just the right amount of something interesting. "

" The first half was well-paced, the second half seemed manic; suddenly she was spiraling out of control. I suppose it's like that joke about how the person went into bankruptcy: first slowly, then all at once. But I stopped enjoying it. "

" This was a quick read and I found the cultural references very interesting. However, I was slightly disappointed with the ending but need to reflect on the significance more. "

" Descriptive, tight prose. Affecting. Well written without being overbearing. "

" I started out liking this book but Yvonne really became annoying. The Turkish setting was interesting. "

" I was intrigued by the books setting in Turkey. There us an article in today's NYTimes Travel section (8/15/10). I wish they book was longer because I really loved the characters that I was introduced to. A great book! "

" Well written and at times insightful. "

" Her sparse use of words is elegant. I remained curious about what would happen right to the end. "

" this started off so strong and then the ending felt rushed and disappointing "

" I kind of want this book to be over. "

" thoroughly enjoyable. Almost more like a well-developed short story. Interesting look at being alone vs. loneliness. "

" This book made me really anxious - the writing is lovely, but couldn't handle the sadness and suspense. Preferred "Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name" "

" After a promising beginning, this fizzled for me. I have difficulty being patient with intelligent characters who repeatedly make stupid decisions! I tired of Yvonne's passivity. "

" I just never became interested in any of the characters. "

" I started out liking this book but Yvonne really became annoying. The Turkish setting was interesting. "

" I love this story. I love her writing. I don't even know what to say about it. Honest. And so lean. "

" Above average. It wasn't earth shattering, but pretty engaging and a very quick read. "

" Nicely written book -- would read more of hers, ending a bit odd but enjoyed - quick, easy read and lovely descriptions of Turke. "

" This book is beautifully written in a subtle, understated way that is both evocative and moving. I think I would have cried a couple of times if I hadn't been reading it in Starbucks. Vida captures her characters in unique detail and yet they somehow represent us all. "

" Quick read, but I was really moved by this story. "

" Setting interesting. Main character not. End of story. Next! "