The Mercy of Thin Air (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" Wow! If you like stories that are more bittersweet than scary, this is the perfect ghost story for you. In "The Mercy of Thin Air" by Ronlyn Domingue, a life full of connections to those around her is what Razi discovers only after she is dead. Razi (the main narrator) comes across as funny, strong, fiercely intelligent, and strong-willed in a time (the 20s) when that was not so admired in women. She fights the tide and makes her own way in a time that did not provide a lot of opportunities or choices for women. The main themes of undying love, love lost, strong women, and second chances echo throughout the book. Definitely a great read for a book club (my reason for reading). "

" A charming read. The cosmology is interesting, forming a world "between." I struggled to keep track of the characters. "

" Wow! This novel really surprised me. I came into it not expecting much, but it was incredibly touching and relatable. The characters are well developed and your heart truly breaks for them. A must-read! "

" I.love.this.book. It jumped off the shelf at me in the library and I caught it. As a New Orleans local, I devoured the retro focus of the setting, and totally fell in love with Razi's story. I still smile when I pass down St. Charles Ave and see the mansion near Audubon that I imagine as Phin's. Do yourself a favor and read this treasure. "

" Excellent look into relationships over time. "

" Way too many dirty scenes and bad language. I was not a fan of this book. I found it to be depressing and slow. The ending was interesting though. "

" I loved this book until all the way until the end. The ending was just laughable in my opinion (literally, I laughed out loud, which I'm sure the author didn't intend). The ending just didn't fit with the rest of the novel at all, and it just ruined it. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. I'm confused why so many people gave it 5 (even 4). "

" One of my favorite things to do is to wander the library shelves to find a new book to read. I am so happy this is one of them I picked up, I'm not sure what I expected, ghost story? silly romance? but I really, truly enjoyed this one! I've already recommended it to a few friends. "

" I really enjoyed this book. My only complaint was sometimes the jumping around (from living, after death, current time, other times after death) did not transition as smoothly as it could have. "

" I loved this book! It was so beautifully written and the story itself compelled me to read it all until I was finished, wanting more. "

" Although this took me a while to get into, by the time it hit its stride, I was totally enthralled by the love story. Touching and powerful idea. "

" I will have to come back to this, unfortunately, I stopped reading, while other books took presidence. Will need to restart, since I've lost my way.. "

" The characters are great, and the way things tie together might be seen before it's actually revealed, but it's still a moving story. I love the way it binds together love and memories, no matter how much time goes by. "

" A story of past and present told through the eyes of a ghost. Excellent! "

" I liked the premise of the book but found it a little difficult to read. It jumped around a lot. I had to read this one in little chunks and that made it harder to get through. "

" A beautifully crafted love story about a woman while she is 19 and in love, and at the same time 80 or so years after her death while she is still roaming this plane as a ghost. I couldn't put it down as it was absolutely enchanting. I don't give out 5 stars very often. :) "

" This book was quite lovely, emotional and well written. "

" This is a love story told by a ghost, which is such a cool perspective. The narrative is often more reflective than exciting, but I loved the story anyways! "

" Very, very good book. Interesting plot and dialogue amongst the characters. "

" Amazing!!!! I could not put the book down...I ESP loved the depictions of 1920's South... "

" A book for true romantics! This book covers the power of love in this world and the next. Beautifully written, breathless prose. I couldn't put it down. If you wonder about what happens to love after death, read this book and let your imagination soar. "

" Loved the story and the opportunity to revisit New Orleans through her writing. This is her first novel. "

" Excellent Book, loved it. Need to read it when you can concentrate on keeping track of the characters. One of the very few books I plan to read again. "

" When I first started this book, I didn't think I was going to like it...ended up loving it!! Great main character! "

" This book makes believing in ghosts plausible. "

" It's a shame that I never felt particularly engaged with these characters. Also, too many coincidences. "

" it started out interesting but got a little overwrought and confusing. i was not terribly happy about it when i finished, though I can't exactly pinpoint why. "

" Although this took me a while to get into, by the time it hit its stride, I was totally enthralled by the love story. Touching and powerful idea. "

" Good book. Started off slow, but it gets better! I'm not into "ghosts" books, but this one had a different angle. "

" It will make you think about what if's? "