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My Great Ex-Scape
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- AmyOHK
- 06-11-20
So slow to get going
Great idea to start the book, and the excruciating sinking feeling after the initial dumping on TV scene plays out. But so frustrating and took such a long time to get into... I kept wondering where the romance was and didn’t buy into it when it did happen. Also found the relationship with Eli hard to buy into (best friends in a matter of days?)
What a shame, I’ve really liked the other books by this author.
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- Karen Currie
- 19-02-22
Another easy Portia MacIntosh story!
I really love Portia MacIntosh stories - easy, fun and well worth a listen - they may not be plausible but that doesn't matter!
And Karen Cass is a great narrator!
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- Dawn
- 29-10-21
Not her best
I’m a fan of this author, have loved all her other novels but this is thin, unengaging and not really worth a credit. Her weakest by a long way. It seems poorly constructed compared to her others, Random scenes on a ship that don’t seem to have a purpose as part of the plot, and the relationship we are meant to want for the protagonist just falls flat, the character of the man is just too thinly drawn, the link between them isn’t strong enough to urge the reader to want to see them get together. This novel is entirely put-downable. Good job I didn’t pick this up before any of the others or I’d not have have bothered with the rest, and I did enjoy the others.
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- LHL
- 01-07-21
Lovely book, took my mind away from reality
Great, energetic, refreshing book. Made me smile and giggle many times whilst reading. Definitely recommend. Especially if you’re looking for a book to take you away from reality.
Thank you, more please 😉
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- James
- 18-05-22
Always Fun
fun, frivolous and humorous.. I do love a Portia tale now n then .. they are always good fun and mood lifters
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-04-22
Not my fav
I really like Portias books that i’ve read/ listened to so far, but this one just didn’t do it for me. The main character I just couldn’t connect with.
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- Mrs Cole
- 14-03-22
I love PORTIA Macintosh & KAREN CASS books
I love listening to Portia Macintosh books as they are always brilliant.
This book was very good with a lovely story but not excellent like all her other books & that is why I have give It only 3 Stars.
It hasn't put me off her books though and I will still listen to new releases.
Karen Cass did a 5 Star 🌟 job at narrating like she always does.
This book is definitely worth a listen but wait for it to go on offer!
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-09-21
Portia and Karen - great combo
If I was forced to say something negative it would be that this story is just a smidge less engaging than her others - but I still loved it. The plus one pact and faking it have my heart most though!
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- Chantelle
- 15-08-21
Great excape
Loved it was comical life can be so odd sometimes but it works out
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-21
exciting book
enjoyed it very good like her books good story like all her work in deed
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- Colleen Van Duyne
- 24-12-21
Not my fave
I’ve read a few Portia MacIntosh books and always love the hilarious and light hearted fun. This one felt laborious to get through, though. The balance was off- too many gaffs and trials, and not enough setup on the rekindled romance. It felt like a rushed tie up at the end as a result? Still a fan of the author, but I’d opt for any of her other titles first. Karen Cass still did a fabulous job with the narration, though!
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- Kristyn Rose
- 24-07-21
Pretty cute
This book makes keeling for a best friend, especially one I could travel with and who would indulge my whims and soothe my embarrassments. Of course, having the £50K would be super too! Haha! The main character’s cynicism and criticism of others gets a little much, I have to admit.
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- lzydaizy
- 07-12-21
funny and likeable characters
I like when stories are a little bit unexpected. This one fits the bill. It was cute and sweet and you could pick it up whenever and catch on again. Definitely not a page turner or one you can't put down, but a nice beach read, if you will.
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- eveline
- 12-11-21
feel good
An amazing feel good book that you need when you feel down! Made me laugh out loud sometimes!
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- roseanna banana
- 31-10-21
very good book
I enjoyed this book a lot. The characters were really interesting and some very funny. The story was not the usual. It was funny, heart warming and cute.
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- God's baby Girl
- 17-10-21
Not my fav at all- READ the others. Cass is Still amazing.
I have listen to Portias books because I love the narrator. Karen is the best!
However, i did not like the main character. Very very bratty. Like get over yourself bratty. Like she has NOTHING to offer anyone around her.
If i hadn’t read/listed to the last 4 audiobooks. I’d wouldn’t know how amazing Portias stories are. I would not let this be an intro to Ms.Macintosh much much much better stories.
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- Bookworm WA
- 02-10-21
Disappointing
Have read & enjoyed several of Portias books but this one was disappointing .
The story and h were so ridiculous, invoking exasperation & eye rolling instead of charm & chuckles.
Narration by Karen was excellent as always.
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-06-20
Loved it!
Karen Cass did a superb job as the reader!!
The story by Portia MacIntosh was engrossing and a pleasure to listen to!