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Title: The Mill River Recluse
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: Darcie Chan
Narrator: Amy Rubinate
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-17-14
Publisher: Random House Audio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
The sensational New York Times best seller The Mill River Recluse reminds us that friendship, family, and love can come from the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy.
From the outside, Mill River looks like any sleepy little Vermont town where everyone knows everyone and people never need to lock their doors. There are newcomers for whom this appeals, from police officer Kyle Hansen and his daughter Rowen, who are starting over after heartache, to Claudia Simon, the schoolteacher who is determined to reinvent herself.
But on closer inspection, there are those in Mill River - including a stealthy arsonist, a covetous nurse, and a pilfering priest - who have things they wish to hide. None more than the widow Mary McAllister, who for the past 60 years has secluded herself in her marble mansion overlooking the town. Most of the residents have never even seen the peculiar woman. Only the priest, Father OBrien, knows the deep secrets that keep Mary isolated - and that, once revealed, will forever change the community.
Critic Reviews:
"Chan's sweet novel displays her talent." (Kirkus Reviews)
Members Reviews:
Lovely story with great narration
Would you listen to The Mill River Recluse again? Why?
Yes. It is a lovely, sweet story.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mill River Recluse?
There were several scenes between Mary and Father O'Brian, especially during Mary's illness that are extremely touching.
Which character as performed by Amy Rubinate was your favorite?
Claudia is my favorite character, even though she isn't the main character. Ms. Rubinate really captures Claudia.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Father O'Brian realizes that Mary is not going to be around much longer.
Good story. Bad language.
The story did keep my interest until the end, which is why I finished the book. However, it was a struggle to listen to the profane and bad language all the way through the book. It was not just the bad characters who used it but pretty much everyone, which detracted from the story. Having said that, there were many positive things about the storyline; focusing on giving and acceptance. I would rather that the author not have created the impression that crawling under the sheets with someone you just met is ok as long as you are a giving loving accepting person.
Girl With Troubled Past Gets Old and Dies
What did you like best about The Mill River Recluse? What did you like least?
Best: Scenes of village life in Vermont
Least: Not much substance
Was The Mill River Recluse worth the listening time?
Not for me. The story wanders around through decades of time, slowing developing the main character's past, but in the end you don;t get a clear sense of why you care about the main character.
Any additional comments?
This is meant as your basic "good feel" novel I suppose. Not really my kind of book
Narrator is one of the worst I've ever heard.
Great story. Horrible narrator. Read the book yourself. You'll be much happier. I love audio books, but wished I'd read this myself.
Meh
Liked the narrator, as for the book, sugary, predictable, and a little sappy in the end. Meh
