#428 ~ Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher

My rating: 5 of 5 stars






I chose this book, in audio version, with no fore-thought. It was simply available at the time on the limited selection of audio books that East Sussex Library has to offer.

It was purely meant to be an auditory vehicle for getting through the working day.

I am delighted to give it 5 stars though, it was simply a beautiful story; told in a beautiful and simple way.

This book was "Almost Perfect" ... it was perfect.

The narration was also outstandingly done. All credit to Kirby Heyborne he did a magical job, and has the most lovely voice.

I realise that the subject matter might not be for everybody. However, try to let go of any prejudice, and see it for the lovely piece of literature that lies beyond the plot.

Actually, it managed to up root one of my own prejudices, in that I haven't truly believed until this moment that a man can write anything but shoot 'em up or spy tales. I am wrong, and will not make that mistake again.


Product Details

I borrowed the Audio Book Version from the local library, via my OverDrive app (click here to see my post about getting it to work on Kindle Fire in the UK).  Perfect for a bit of easy listening on the train @RailBookClub Members.

10 hours and 40 minutes
MP3 Audiobook Format
Narrated by Kirby Heyborne

I think I will get myself a Kindle copy of this, as it is definitely a book that I would read again and again.

You can pick up a copy HERE for £3.71 - now, that is an excellent price in my opinion.

370 pages
Delacorte Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (13 Oct 2009)



Errors/Bug Bears

NONE - have you any idea how happy that makes me?


Happy reading.

#331 (#49 of 2013) - Almost Perfect (Perfect Trilogy) ~ Julie Ortolon *NEW AUTHOR

Almost Perfect (Perfect Trilogy) ~ Julie Ortolon *NEW AUTHOR

Kindle > Books > Fiction > Contemporary > Romance 

Description:

The Perfect Trilogy

Maddy, Christine and Amy are thrilled that their old college suite-mate has written a best selling book, How to Have the Perfect Life—until they realize she used them as examples of how women let fear screw up their lives. The worst part is…it’s sort of true. Together they make a pact: they each have one year to face down their fears—and maybe show Miss Perfect a thing or two!

Book One: Almost Perfect

A Free Spirit and a Reformed Bad Boy -- a Perfect Match?

Maddy was always the artistic one of the group, alive with color and mischief from her saucy red curls to her vintage hippie skirts. Her challenge, the friends decide, is to get her artwork accepted at a gallery. A job as arts director at a summer camp near Santa Fe—with its multitude of galleries—seems like a start in the right direction.

There’s just one catch: The camp is run by Maddy’s high school flame, Joe, whose heart she broke—okay, smashed—and his anger towards Maddy hasn't cooled one bit. But neither has their attraction.

Old desires burn hotter than ever as Joe makes it clear there’s only one way back to his heart: She has to get serious about her art. But will falling in love help or hinder Maddy as she struggles to meet her challenge?

Product Details:

I managed to get this as a freebie download, and at the time of writing this post it was still showing as a free (listed price was £7.99).  You can get the download HERE, or by clicking the large title above the cover image.  Please bear in mind, however, that by the time you read this that may well not be the case.

290 pages

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Summary:

Surprisingly sweet and nostalgic tale of young love lost and finally regained as adults, and then the growth of understanding of their complexities as a couple (and individuals) to see it take root and flourish.

Really well written, by a new author to me, and thorough enjoyable.  I am looking forward to reading the other 2 stories in the trilogy, as well as other offerings by her.

All things considered a 4 star read, and I highly recommend you give it a try, especially as at the time of writing this review it's still be offered as a freebie.

Hugs

Kay