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The Fixer Upper
- Narrated by: Isabel Keating
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- AZ
- 21-05-17
Southern Style Romance
If you could sum up The Fixer Upper in three words, what would they be?
Feelgood Southern Romance
Would you recommend The Fixer Upper to your friends? Why or why not?
I'd recommend this to those who want a traditional romance with a touch of Southern comfort (not the drink) and hospitality. There is a satisfying story-line of corrupt politicians and lobbyists being chased by the FBI as well as predictable but sweet themes of a woman finding courage, romance and a sense of self and belonging. I guess this is a 'New Southern' book, a little nostalgic but also gently aware of prejudices it would like to leave behind. The story is like comfort food, full of the manners, houses, friendships and eccentricities of a small Georgia community with one foot in the past and one pointing towards the future.
What does Isabel Keating bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Isabel Keating paces the narration well & creates good voices and accents for the characters.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Sometimes our future is where we least expect.
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- Ann in Durham
- 19-08-09
Enchanting, Captivating and Beautifully-written
Captivating descriptive story with exquisite detail and description. Have enjoyed every second of it. More, more, more!
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- Karen M. McGrady
- 01-09-09
Enjoyable Listening
Come on fellow readers! These books aren't read because they are literary masterpieces! They are just an enjoyable escape. This is my first MK Andrews book. If the others are equal to this I will defintely try another. I enjoyed the characters and the narrator did a great job. I liked that the author didn't over kill the plot. Yes, it was very predictable. Personally, I didn't care. I love chick lit! It's light and funny... a retreat from daily life.
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- Joyalina
- 09-08-12
COMFORTABLY UNCOMPLICATED CHICK LIT
There are times in my life when I cannot give a story my full attention and/or I do not have the energy to emotionally invest myself in its characters; but I still want to be entertained and I don't want to settle for mediocre writing. If you know what I am talking about and are looking for a book to fit that bill, this is a good choice.
In one form or another, we've met all of these characters before. We know the querulous old woman really has a heart of gold. We know the handsome male protagonist will always be there when the heroine needs him. And we know the heroine will, eventually, find happiness in a town full of off-beat but charming locals. We know all of this and that's what makes this book so great. You know what to expect when you pick it up and you're not disappointed when you put it down. With its clear prose and enjoyable narration, if you're looking to escape into the familiar, I think you will welcome this addition to your listening library.
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- Debra
- 17-07-09
Another treat from M.K. Andrews
Hilarious! Maybe more so because I was raised in central Georgia. Ms. Andrews always delivers light, fun stories with lots of true-to-life characters that make you laugh. Her characters are people that we all have known somewhere, sometime in our own pasts. Another good summer read.
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- SaintsFan
- 04-07-09
Just fun!
Listened to this book over the last couple of days and it was a light, fun story. It really hit home because I listened while I was fixing up my family home for new tenants. Don't expect to tax your brain -- this is just what I needed to keep my mind distracted from the tedious chores at hand.
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- Nat
- 04-08-19
Couldn't finish it
I really wanted to like this book but I'm giving up four hours into it. I can cope with the book being slow and not much happening but the main character is naive and immature. Nothing like you'd expect a lawyer to be.
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- BJMQ
- 28-07-19
A Wonderful Surprise
After listening to a lot of dark and sinister suspense stories I decided to make up my summer reading lighter and more entertaining. Enter author Mary Kay Andrews. This is the third book of hers I have read. All have been fun, relaxing and entertaining reads. But Summer Rental proved to be even more. Perhaps it is because I come from a small town, or maybe I empathized with Dempsy's plight, but I found myself laughing out loud and intrigued by the novel's description of fixing up the old house while Dempsy fixes up her demoralized life. The characters were true to form, believable and charming. I have always been a fan of the South, my mother's people were from there. This story captured me from start to finish with just enough suspense and frustration and concern for the welfare of the lead to keep me turning pages but not having nightmares when I slept. I was sorry to have it end. Loved each character as illuminated by the narrator who did an excellent job with the dialects which are quite varied and the interpretation which was spot on and left me wanting more. I am now a confirmed Mary Kay Andrews fan and ....spoiler alert, the recipes at the end were a great bonus!
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- Heather
- 06-11-12
Fun, complex story
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This was a great book. At first I thought I wouldn't like it but unlike other books in this genre, it had several complex storylines and brilliant characters. The narrator did an amazing job, particularly with all the Southern accents. I really enjoyed listening to this book.
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- Melissa Hood
- 28-04-19
sappy and stupid
The book starts terribly, with several women under 30 complaining about older men and how unattractive they are. I nearly stopped listening at that point but I thought maybe I'd listen a little bit more, the main character is especially vapid, although we are to believe that she has gone through law school and passed the bar.
Things I did like about the book include the main character's growth, her relationship with the old lady that is a squatter in her house, and her fire and anger.
Things I did not enjoy about the book The over sexually charged men who are in their 50s being attracted to young women in their thirties in a creepy rapey way. the first sex scene was super awkward and uncomfortable as he didn't listen to her objections about being naked in front of the window even though he was clearly of an exhibitionist she was not. I also did not enjoy her father and the power that she gives him continually over her that was just weird is it something that southern women struggle with? I did finish the book and despite myself I found myself enjoying the book after the first sex scene that super duper awkward. I also got some people confused but that's because I listened and didn't read it I did not appreciate how unapologetically Confederate they were the people as the Confederacy represents hatred towards blacks, and in 2019 that doesn't fly, at least not with me.
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- Robyn
- 05-08-18
Amusing at times
I loved Ella-Kate who is one of the best personalities I’ve come across in a book for quite some time, while the response from the FBI is a little farcical. I like a story to be realistic, but there are parts that are unrealistic, so it has a few flaws nonetheless.
When a book makes me laugh it definitely gets a big tick. There are some funny bits and it kept my interest.
7 people found this helpful
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- apple mama
- 01-09-12
unexpectedly charming
If you could sum up The Fixer Upper in three words, what would they be?
charming, heartwarming, funny
Have you listened to any of Isabel Keating’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not listened to any of her other performances but will add her to my list.
Any additional comments?
It is an easy listen, lighthearted story
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