The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox Audiobook

" Caution! Set aside several hours because you won't be able to put it down. "

" Liked the story, but not the way it was written. Definitely a good conversation book. "

" Wow. This was a great book! I almost gave it 5 stars... And I don't do too many 5-star ratings! t must have been very challenging for O'Farrell to write from the perspective of an Alzheimer's patient and someone who has been in a "home" for 60 years. Very well written. Interesting and heart-wrenching tale. "

" One of the most tragic stories I have ever read. The ending was surprising but satisfied the vindication in me. "

" Tragic story of a wasted life. "

" The writing was so good I wanted to read slowly and really appreciate it, but I also wanted to read fast because I was dying to find out what happened. "

" One of the most amazing books I've ever read. There is true talent in this writing. The story of Esme literally made me gasp and awe out loud. Everyone should read this book. The ending is one of the most perfect, ever. This is one of my favorites. "

" I thought I was going to hate this book. It was a required reading for my book club. But surprisingly, it was great. I could not put it down. You'll be pleasantly surprised also. "

" This was an interesting read. I didn't care for the ending. I know what happened but it still left me hanging. There was no closer. "

" Just found this book so interesting. Full of surprises. Loved how it was written and loved the characters old and young. "

" Kept me interested to find out the answers . "

" This book captivated me and held me right up to the end, and (my goodness!) what an end! "

" Loved it!!!! Enjoyed going between 2 time periods "

" The author was obviously talented with her prose, but I think that she relied too much on gimmicky plot twists and devices, rather than exploring the inner lives of her characters. That being said, it was still worth reading for some powerful scenes and imagery. "

" I get it. I get the horrific experiences faced by Esme at the hands of her unloving parents and jealous sister. I get the split between Iris and Alex/Luke. I get the plot twist. What I do not get is the ending. "

" An excellent page turner and quick read. "

" Very interesting book and I liked the authors writing style. Not a fan of the ending at all though! "

" Where is the line between sanity and insanity, right and wrong, acceptable and not acceptable--and who decides? O'Farrell's disturbing novel explores those questions in a moving, unforgettable story. "

" Really well done! Great plot with lots of surprises, very descriptive scenes that put you right there. Hard to put down. "

" Different, sad, overall a good book club choice by Ms. Joanne Shervey! "

" I loved this book on many levels. The mixed narration, the mystery, the story of sisters. I couldn't put it down! "

" Started out great, with fantastic writing and an interesting plot, but fizzled at the end. "

" Unusual, sad, horrifying, haunting. "

" this is our May selection for our Book Club--New Readers of the Purple Sage--we take a little from Zane Gray and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. I enjoyed the two stories intertwining. "

" I can't stop thinking about this book. I didn't want to put it down. But I still wasn't prepared for the ending. "

" Sorry, Sal. Love you dearly but did not like this book. I couldn't handle the way it jumped around from Iris in current day to Esme today then Esme 60 years ago then Kitty (the bitch) then.... "

" I loved this book, the way the story was told from different points of view. It was fascinating. "

" Loved it. Very satisfying in both characters and plot. "

" This is a haunting story with a very dark theme. It is well written and the author does a great job of telling a complex story succintly. It is a fast read. Entertaining and thought provoking. Enjoyed it and will definitely check out some of the other books by this author. "

" RAVE! Could not put it down - it superceded Mr. Peanut, when Mr. Peanut got a little boggy in the middle. "