Such a sweet, heartwarming story. We meet Aiden who is a cowboy and realises he is an empath.
I really enjoyed this audiobook. A gentle, uplifting listen that reminds us of the importance of kindness, human connection and second chances.
Sometimes you just need a lovely, feel-good story, and this was exactly that.
A thoroughly enjoyable listen!
4/5
I don't think a book has irritated me quite this much in a long time.
TWELVE HOURS audiobook!
So much repetition. I honestly think the key takeaways could have been condensed into a much shorter, more accessible guide.
What frustrated me most was the wildly inconsistent level of detail. One minute we're getting incredibly technical explanations about hormones, medications and medical terminology that practically require a medical degree to follow. The next, we're being told how to brush our teeth and how dental floss works.
Really?
I would have thought that by the time we're navigating perimenopause or menopause, most of us would have mastered the basics of dental hygiene back in primary school! At times, it felt rather condescending.
The book seemed to swing between assuming the reader had extensive medical knowledge and assuming we knew almost nothing about looking after ourselves.
Eventually, the repetition became so frustrating that I actually started fast-forwarding through sections of the audiobook.
I'll give it one thing, though. It is thorough. Incredibly thorough. There is clearly a wealth of information here, and I appreciate the intention to provide a comprehensive guide.
But comprehensive doesn't necessarily mean engaging, and more information doesn't always mean more value.
Perhaps this works better as a reference book, where you can dip into specific chapters as needed, rather than a 12-hour audiobook.
3/5 being generous
Old God's Time is a difficult book for me to review.
The writing is absolutely beautiful, and the audiobook narration is equally wonderful. There were moments when I simply marvelled at the language.
But goodness, I struggled to follow what was happening!
The constant movement between memories, the present, and what may or may not have been real left me feeling completely lost at times. I found it incredibly frustrating trying to piece everything together, and I came very close to giving up.
I'm glad I persevered, though. As the story unfolded and I began to understand what was happening, I appreciated just how heartbreaking and cleverly constructed it was.
It's a deeply moving story, beautifully written and narrated, but certainly not an easy listen.
I'm glad I finished it, although I can't say I enjoyed the journey quite as much as I admired the destination.
3.8/5
Die een met die grys medisyne wat Afrika toe gaan, huurmoordenaar met die oë en dodgy baas.
Geniet su skryfstyl maar so.baie.name!
4.5/5
So grateful that this book crossed my path. Beautiful. An unlikely friendship between a 92 blind lady and 17 year old Raymond.
Excellent nartation.
5/5
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