What did you love best about Twice in a Lifetime?
This was Clare Lydon’s first foray into an American setting, and as an American, I can tell you she did a great job. I loved the going back and forth from teenage years to adult years as this couple found their way back to each other. The thing I liked best is that the characters were very likable with wonderful families who were supportive and everyone did a lot of learning along the way. The writing was top notch and I always hurried back to find out what was going on in New York and Chicago.
What other book might you compare Twice in a Lifetime to and why?
I recently read London Calling, also by Clare Lydon, and the characters and family were terrific there as well. In that case the couple find each other for the first time and the obstacles are many but as with this title, love wins out. Both books are terrific and narrated to perfection.
What about TJ Richards’s performance did you like?
The narration for this book was stellar. I used Whispersync to read the ebook and listen to the audiobook and at first reading in the Kindle app I had trouble distinguishing the characters but once I moved into the audiobook the nuanced narration by Richards for the two main characters allowed me to differentiate perfectly. I prefer audiobooks to eBooks or paper, but if the narrator is subpar, then I move to the Kindle app. Once I started listening, I never went back to the Kindle, Richards was that good.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The sex scenes were steamy but very well done and I found them exciting. I enjoyed the book immensely and as Spring is here I’m looking forward to splashing in the pool and will remember the scenes at the lake. Not to be missed!
Any additional comments?
You can’t go wrong with a Claire Lydon book in any form. I’m glad she is moving heavily into the audiobook format which only makes reading her work more enjoyable for me. I love the London, Australia and American locales which are all well researched and authentic. Lots of secondary characters who are well drawn as well – pay attention as any of them are apt to be in a future Clare Lydon book! Highly recommended!