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Band of Sisters
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins
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- Mandy Melnyk
- 2022-06-28
unbelievably great
This book was so good I am so sad it is over from or from the actual character development history development mixed in with the historical reality there's there is so much we don't know about what happened in World War I this book is truly 1 of the best I have ever Listen to
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- Anynomous
- 2021-12-22
Compelling historical fiction
A captivating, creative and artful piece of historical fiction that is expertelly performed. Highly recommend.
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- Gail Nameth
- 2021-07-23
Great story based on a real group of women
I could not stop listening to this book, I listened until 3am just to find out what happened. The characters were all so varied in personality, strangers that became a family while helping others.
I highly recommend this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-10-15
Soft plot, strained narration
Could not finish this. So boring... could not even make it past the character development. Also, I love Julia Whelan as a narrator - have selected books because of her. However, this was not her best work. So many voices felt very cliché. I actually winced evertime a couple of them began talking. Maybe too many voices and she was reaching to make each so distictive. Dunno. Not for me.
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- LK
- 2022-10-14
Women active in WW1
This novel was charming. One minute the plot was serious with gripping recollections of the varied activities these women were expected to perform interspersed with sections which were hilarious! The author has skills in the humor arena.
The narration was fabulous as one would expect from this skillful woman.
Overall, I highly recommend this somewhat unusual historical fiction .
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- Lynne G
- 2022-10-09
Truly inspiring
Such a beautifully written novel. It captures the reality and truth historically, as if you can totally imagine everything that is happening. The author takes you deeply into every character and pulls at your heartstrings. Excellent performances by the narrator. Definitely a favourite on my reread list.
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- Selena Ojala
- 2021-06-11
❤❤❤
Absolutely loved every minute of it. great narrator and wonderful story. we are blessed to have no knowledge of war.
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- Ru
- 2021-07-13
Interesting history
I really wanted to like this book. The women who actually did this work were amazing and I’m glad to know of them. But, the story line doesn’t really have a plot, and the dialogue was mundane and adolescent.
I persevered through 15 hours of it, hoping for SOMETHING more. After reading such inspiring books like “Code Name Helene”, and the “The Rose Code”, I found “Band of Sisters” title nondescript for the content of the book. Julia Whelan, who is an excellent narrator, had a difficult time making the characters not sound consistently trite. Not a fan of this book.
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- Debbie Duncan
- 2021-04-13
Loved the history. Distracted by adverbs!
I almost returned this book that ultimately tells a good story because I was so annoyed by all the adverbs in dialogue tags. (Where was the editor?) I decided to laugh about them and enjoy Julia Whelen's masterful performance, and let myself be pulled into the history. I'm glad I did.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2021-04-30
Terrific , well written book
I highly enjoyed listening to the audible book as I followed along with my book copy. The narrator did a superb performance. I adored the women characters, especially Kate and Emme. DeWitt was an amusing character. It was hilarious to hear someone call him "Mr. Biscuit". This book is filled with action. The addition of the women's letters at the beginning of the chapters was such a clever idea. It was amazing to me that young women from Smith College were brave enough to accept the challenges they did. I will never see goats and roosters again without thinking of this book. It is a book I will listen to again and perhaps follow along in the book. What a smart and clever author Lauren Willig is. I have read the books she wrote with Beatriz Williams and Karen White. What a writing team these authors are.
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- CVBR
- 2021-04-28
Superb read about a relatively unknown group of women
I love historical fiction when this book was recommended by another reader on my Facebook group I had to take the plunge. It is a wonderful read about some thing I knew nothing about. I had no expectations.
The narrator I’m familiar with on several other books I’ve enjoyed. She does a great job with this book as well.
If you like historical fiction, I highly recommend this book.
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- Velvet
- 2021-05-13
Did not keep my attention.
It was like a long soap opera. I did learn some things about France in World War Ii.
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- LSR
- 2021-05-13
A Joy!
What a great story and Julia Whelan’s narration was better than ever (is that even possible for Julia?).
I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Willig’s take on the story of the Smith College ladies in WW I. I also learned a lot.
Humbly, I offer major compliments to Ms. Willig for bringing these honorable ladies to light. Very well done and though a tear jerker at times, this was a deeply enjoyable listen. I didn’t want it to end. Bravo, ladies!
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- Barrel Racer
- 2021-05-07
I never knew....
Great story! I did not know about the Smith College and their graduates whom volunteered to help with the war efforts. I learned a lot and the book kept me wanting more. Narration was great!
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- Valerie Webster
- 2021-03-19
Inspired & Inspiring
Reading well researched historical fiction, especially when the characters and their relationships ring true, is one of life’s great joys. Willig’s Band of Sisters gives a distinctly feminine vantage for viewing WWI, from its impact on the French villagers whose lives are upended to the workarounds the Smith College women employ to seemingly appease while besting patriarchy.
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- Lori A
- 2021-04-10
Wonderful , page turning, desperate but happy!!!
You won’t be disappointed!! And the fact that this group of women actually existed , seals the deal! Wonderful writing and fabulous narration! Loved it all!
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- Empress Karen
- 2021-08-14
Ms Whelan’s Talent Explodes on this One
So sorry if you missed this $3.95 daily deal!!! If this gets listed for 2 for 1 credit, gab it up. If you like stories that make you admire women’s fortitude, determination and tenacity, this book is for you. This is a period novel during the time that women of wealth and station went to prestigious schools and were educated but had no real outlet for that education hence a lot of charitable good deeds and volunteering. This is an example of that courageous endeavor these women performed during WWII.
These women had guts to say yes, now what is the question?
The author states she has 15 characters that are in the story but you soon realize it is just a handful of characters that you really bond to. The understated humor can be missed if you are multitasking too much. Ms Whelan does a supreme job on this one. Do not miss Her narration of Delicious another feel good novel.
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