Mediocre

Story was unbalanced. Narrator 's hard consonants were annoying for me.....made it difficult to listen and compromised the story.

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Interesting characters; Interesting plot

What did you love best about Lazaretto?

I feel like I got in-depth knowledge about the characters of the story. I could picture them in my head because they were written so descriptively.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Meda was my favorite character. Even thought she'd been through some heavy things, it did not diminish her heart. I also really liked Buddy.

What does Adenrele Ojo bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I appreciated the way that Ms. Ojo would change the intonation of her voice for different characters.

If you could take any character from Lazaretto out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take Nevada because she seems like she was the super fun person. If she couldn't make it, I would take Buddy with me!

Any additional comments?

This book was very good and I would recommend it to others.

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WORTH THE WAIT!!! Fans will love it!!!

Where does Lazaretto rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I listen to lots of audiobooks and this is easier in my top 5! How can a duo of one of my favorite authors and narrators be bad?!?! The prose where so poetically spun and had a way of taking me right into the feeling of the moment. McKinney Whetstone has a way of using similes like no other. I did not want it to end!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Although a lesser character in this story, Buddy was my favorite. I enjoyed his tough exterior that did not contrast but compliment his soft, loving and loyal interior. I enjoyed his confident intuition of people and ability to see and act on truth. His sister a close second for some of the same reasons--she too utilized her intuition and acted from a strong sense of truth. I loved that she was a lady, pure and simple.

What about Adenrele Ojo’s performance did you like?

I have always love Adenrele! Her performance enhanced the story. She embodied the characters in voice and sentiment!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Sylvia recounted the story during Carl's procedure. WOW! Confirmed some suspicions and provided context for other things.

Any additional comments?

Author had a firm grasp on the time period with use of language, what Black people were feeling and doing related to what was happening in the US. I can't wait for the next book!

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DON'T DO IT!!!

What would have made Lazaretto better?

I am a HUGE fan of this author & I couldn't wait until a new novel was published. Sad to say I am deeply disappointed. I'll be getting a credit refund Can't even finish it

Would you ever listen to anything by Diane McKinney-Whetstone again?

I listen to her earlier works repeatedly, but I'd never read/listen to this one again.

What didn’t you like about Adenrele Ojo’s performance?

Perhaps it was the book altogether, but after awhile, her voice began to bother me. Nothing like the past narrators in her previous novels.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I've been listening to this book since it was released....as of today, I can no longer do it. It didn't hold my attention, I didn't look forward to the characters or the storyline like I normally do. It was just hard to listen to.

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Beautifully done

I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It really kept me guessing and the finish was a wonderful surprise. the author is a wonderful story teller, I can't wait for her next book. Ms Dianne, if you ever see this... thank you for peeking my curiosity to review some of history, I plan on visiting the Lazaretto.

Disjointed

Like the author, (from other title). This was just all over the place. Tried to bring together in the end. Just seemed a bit messy. Maybe better with fewer characters that were more developed.

I struggled to complete.

Not on par with McKinney-Whetstone's other works. The reader overpronounced words. Not the best listen.

Fantastic!!!

Fantastic!!!! excellent narration, characters that held your attention. McKinney-Whetstone does it again! A superb read!

Great Historical Novel

Any additional comments?

Wonderful informative story adds additional understanding to the black American plight early on.

All things are not what they seem

The book was gripping and awesome. Details draw you in and keep you wanting to know what's coming. Just when you think you know what's happening something changes and leaves you spellbound and concerned for the lives of the boys and Meta. There are so many clever actions of the people to just barely keep them from destruction and danger. As the story continues the misses and near misses of people whose lives intertwine keeps you reading. The coincidences and finally all of the connections coming full circle from childhood of the boys to manhood are a finely woven tapestry to make you say wow how awesome! Wonderfully written and narrated!