The Nature of Water and Air Audiobook

" So far it has my interest. "

" YUK...why do authors think incest is something fundamentally interesting? Especially a writer who has so much potential and a gift with language? Had I known the subject of the book, I'd have NEVER bought it, much less read it. DON'T BOTHER. "

" This was a somewhat disturbing but haunting story. The subject matter was dark ... the characters were dark ... but the writing style was beautiful and made you forget how troubling the plot was. The Nature of Water and Air is not for everyone but I found it fascinating since it was a part of Ireland I didn't know existed. "

" Not sure what to say about this book...it was extremely well written given the dark and disturbing story that was told. The story was sad and haunting woven with Irish myth, forbidden love, and family mystery. "

" Absolutely repulsive. The author has skills, it's just too bad she took such a dark road...she could have taken this story a million different ways...I really enjoyed her writing skills just not the story~ if that makes any sense. "

" Beautiful descriptions of the setting in Ireland. Kind of haunting. "

" An Irish tale of a dysfunctional family involving tinkers. Somewhat poetic. "

" Some mystic to this book. Ending unexpected . Would recommend this book. "

" Terribly sad, beautifully crafted story. Regina McBride will tear your heart out and make you thank her for it. "

" Beautiful writing. Intense story, McBride draws you into her world completely. "

" Wow. The language and symbolism are beautiful, and the story is intense. I don't want to ruin it, but there were two things that happened at the very end that made me like the book a little less. "

" Fascinating, obscure novel about Irish Travellers. "

" I'm really enjoying this one so far. I've heard good and bad things about this book - not a spoiler per se - but I have heard that there is something very "shocking" that happens. I'm intrigued. "

" I thought it was beautifully written, but certain aspects were...uncomfortable. Be prepared for a female rendition of Oedipus Rex. "

" Very well written. However, it was dark and foreboding from the beginning, and the end became so twisted and nauseating that I nearly couldn't stomach finishing it. "

" I found myself enjoying this book at times. However, its darkness overshadowed the story. The darkest revelations were saved for the last with little redemption. As a result, I would only rate this as a fair read. "

" I'm probably never gonna finish reading this book. Lost my copy yesterday. From where I stopped reading though, it looked like the story was headed to a dark ending. I'm moving on to the next book on my list. "

" McBride certainly has a way with words. I loved so many of the phrases in this one and thought the character development was terrific. "

" I wholeheartedly agree with everything Sidhe said in her review. I was hooked from the start - it especially helped that I was traveling through Ireland at the time - and then the ending was such a disappointment. "

" This book was full of pain and beauty. It made my heart ache. "

" What a waste of time. Seemed promising. Tinkers and selkies in Ireland. Begins sliding downhill with the mother's suicide and ends up with incest. The back of the book says "delightful, lyrical and beautifully sad." Pleeese! The author did not have to sink this low to write a meaningful story. "

" McBride mesmerizes one with her outside the box Oedipus-like story. The background of Ireland is told in fascinating prose. A good read. "

" I enjoyed the book at the time I read it, but I found it has come back to haunt me. "

" I loved it. But not for those with very conservative views or who might be easily offended. Looks like people either loved it or hated it. "

" Fascinating, obscure novel about Irish Travellers. "

" I loved the visuals this book evoked - even though I kept thinking it was set in the 50s, even though it's the late 70s, there's little evidence for that. Plot didn't hold me, and left me turned off and annoyed. "

" Absolutely repulsive. The author has skills, it's just too bad she took such a dark road...she could have taken this story a million different ways...I really enjoyed her writing skills just not the story~ if that makes any sense. "

" This book was full of pain and beauty. It made my heart ache. "

" Beautiful writing. Intense story, McBride draws you into her world completely. "

" An Irish tale of a dysfunctional family involving tinkers. Somewhat poetic. "

" I found myself enjoying this book at times. However, its darkness overshadowed the story. The darkest revelations were saved for the last with little redemption. As a result, I would only rate this as a fair read. "