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The Story Sisters: A Novel Audiobook
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A spellbinding coming of age novel about three sisters and the relationships and choices that shape their lives from the bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, The Rules of Magic "This bewitching novel explores the bonds of sisterhood like a haunting modern fairy tale."—Glamour Each of three sisters—Elv, Claire, and Meg—has a fate she must meet alone: one on a country road, one in the streets of Paris, and one in the corridors of her own imagination. Inhabiting their world are a charismatic man who cannot tell the truth, a neighbor who is not who he appears to be, a clumsy boy in Paris who falls in love and stays there, a detective who finds his heart’s desire, and a demon who will not let go. What does a mother do when one of her children goes astray? How does she save one daughter without sacrificing the others? How deep can love go, and how far can it take you? These are the questions this luminous novel asks. At once a coming-of-age tale, a family saga, and a love story of sensual longing, The Story Sisters sifts through the miraculous and the mundane as the girls become women and their choices haunt them, change them and, finally, redeem them. It confirms Alice Hoffman’s reputation as "a writer whose keen ear for the measure struck by the beat of the human heart is unparalleled" (The Chicago Tribune).
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"I wasn't sure that I was going to like this book when I first started it because the character of Annie (the mother of the Story sisters) made me angry. I'm really glad, though, that I did because once I got through those first chapters, I couldn't stop reading. Fantastic book!"
— Karen (5 out of 5 stars)
The Story Sisters Listener Reviews
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" i just love alice hoffman for sharing her gift of story telling with us. the story of 3 sisters and how they cope with the aftermath of tragedy in their lives. very sad story but so beautifully written. "
— Sherry, 2/12/2014 -
" Went back and forth about what to rate this book. It's beautifully written. Since I'm used to reading mystery books, the imagery in the book was quite a departure from the norm. Having said that, the book is a tragedy. I cried the entire time and I'm not sure if that's what people look for in a book. I enjoyed it. There were some very well written parts about family and love and forgiveness. Some phrases that I would go back and re-read because I could relate to them so much. It did make me want to look at some of her other books. "
— Kyle, 2/8/2014 -
" "I was almost overwhelmed by the loss in this book, so much darkness and death, but I'm glad I stayed with it til the end. The themes of family, loss, regret, forgiveness, and redemption moved me to tears. The NYTimes called it "Little Women on mushrooms." "
— Claire, 2/6/2014 -
" This book was amazing. I got so involved in it I couldn't put it down. I think the author does an amazing job at describing the emotions of the sisters as much as the scenery. This book made me so mad though!!! "
— Missy, 2/2/2014 -
" This is the first book that I read by this "popular" author..she has written 25 books. I decided to give her a try after Kristin picked up one of her books at the library. I am a bit mixed on this one.. I read some of the other reviews and agree with some of the comments.. The book was different than I expected..darker and more depressing..one tragedy after another.. I thought the middle sort of dragged and then the ending seemed rushed..wrapping everything up quickly. I did not understand Elv's undying love for her boyfriend. "
— Carrie, 1/22/2014 -
" I really like Alice Hoffman's novels and have read a lot of them. I wanted to give this book 4 stars but the last third was so syrupy even tho I liked how it ended. And the beginning 1/3 seemed to be a lot of stuff over and over but the middle was really good. She usually makes for a pleasurable read. "
— Sonja, 1/17/2014 -
" One of Alice Hoffman's best...and I've read most of her books. Loved it. "
— Gina, 1/17/2014 -
" It was a very good book but I thought it was very sad. "
— Lea, 12/6/2013 -
" Love me some Alice, but couldn't get into this one. "
— Violet, 10/9/2013 -
" Not my favorite by Alice Hoffman.... "
— Amanda, 8/15/2013 -
" Really liked this except for the magical excerpts that started several chapters - they made no sense. Tragic novel, beautiful bond between sisters. "
— Jan, 3/30/2013 -
" This book is about three sisters that are so alike, but tragic events cause them to change a grow apart. It makes you cry, it makes you angry, but then at th end it warms your heart. Very touching. "
— Daniela, 10/10/2012 -
" I like everything Alice Hoffman does. This was about tragedy, love, redemption, guilt, forgiveness and as always a little magic. Once I reached the half way mark, I could not put it down "
— Kathleen, 5/3/2012 -
" A tragic family story of secrets and sisters and magic. Totally enthralling and worth reading. "
— Diane, 3/22/2012 -
" I really enjoy all of Alice Hoffman's books for their etherealness and magic. The characters are flawed and yet you still believe in them and want to know them and their stories. This book did not disappoint. "
— Ting, 12/24/2011 -
" It started slow but picked up toward the end. Predictable and overly dramatic but for some reason I did like it. "
— Ctroskoph, 12/15/2011 -
" This is the 2nd A.Hoffman book for me. Her tone is so melancholy, I have trouble reading it for long periods. Her writing skills are excellent, but I find myself dragged down by her. "
— Suzanne, 12/1/2011 -
" I love Alice Hoffman, but not this book. "
— Beth, 6/24/2011 -
" I wanted to like this book but decided... Am just not interested in squabbles between siblings and adultery, unless, there is something worth reading between all the squabbles and there wasn't. "
— Bonnie, 6/20/2011 -
" I was left with a need to have a little bit more at the end, as though it wasn't quite the end of the story. I also needed to go back and mentally put the character tree together to make sure i had it straight. Overall a good read. "
— Kerry, 6/9/2011 -
" Will renew your faith in life. Absolutely stunning storytelling, as usual. "
— Noel, 5/24/2011 -
" Interesting twist in that story could be read forwards or backwards...Will have to read it backwards some time to see how it changes my perspectives. "
— Sue, 5/23/2011 -
" See review of Dance, Dance, Dance. "
— Beth, 5/21/2011 -
" Interesting storyline! I like how the characters were woven together. "
— Bonnie, 5/18/2011 -
" just not my kind of book. "
— Mariel, 5/2/2011 -
" I really enjoy Alice Hoffman's books and this was no exception. This story is really three stories and it took me until the middle of the book to figure out what the title meant. The third story brought the book together and everything made sense. Very enjoyable. "
— Trudy, 5/2/2011 -
" Honestly did not really get this book - three stories about people and love and I know there was character carry-over between the 3 story lines, but it just didn't work for me... "
— Rosann, 4/22/2011 -
" A random find while on vacation, but an absolutely amazing book. "
— Kelly, 4/19/2011
About Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the Practical Magic series and the Oprah’s Book Club selection Here on Earth, among others. Eight of her novels have made the New York Times bestsellers list.
About Nancy Travis
Nancy Travis is an actress who is best known for her roles in feature films such as Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and a Little Lady, Greedy, and Fluke. She currently stars as Vanessa Baxter in the ABC television series Last Man Standing.