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Title: Married Sex

Subtitle: A Love Story

Author: Jesse Kornbluth

Narrator: May Wuthrich, Tavia Gilbert, Jesse Kornbluth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When a husband convinces his wife to join him in a tryst with another woman, there are unintended consequences in this sharply observed erotic tale about the challenges of modern marriage.

As a divorce lawyer for Manhattan's elite, David Greenfield is privy to the intimate, dirty details of failed marriages. He knows he's lucky to be married to Blair - a Barnard dean and the mother of their college-age daughter, she is a woman he loves more today than he did when they tied the knot.

Then seductive photographer Jean Coin asks David to be her lover for six weeks, until she leaves for Timbuktu. Tempted, David reasons that "it's not cheating if your wife's there". A one-night threesome would relieve the pressure of monogamy without wrecking their marriage. What harm could come of fulfilling his longtime sexual fantasy?

Critic Reviews:

"Kornbluth's debut novel, about a happy marriage interrupted by a ménage à trois, could easily have coasted on its promise of titillation. Instead it is a skillfully written, lighthearted and clever story that manages to be steamy but never salacious.... Kornbluth has a screenwriter's ear for witty banter, and the novel hinges on the charming voice of its narrator." (Jesse Kornbluth, The New York Times)

Members Reviews:

contented and happily sexualized (and attractive) couple to step over the not-imaginary ...

The explicit sex throughout will have people talking about Married Sex, but it is the craftily drawn characters and a plot that is unsettling and seductive that makes the larger conversation so compelling.

What does it take to push a self-controlled, contented and happily sexualized (and attractive) couple to step over the not-imaginary line? A protagonist with immense charm, a sexual adventuress, a risk taker calculated and controlled, but not always in control. And, yes, seductive and beautiful.

This is most definitely not a don't-wish-for-something-you-really-don't-want moralistic tale: Married Sex is much more complex and nuanced, a true reflection of the powers and desires we hold in check and where we are transported when the wheels shake loose.

Can you have your cake and eat it too? What are the digestive challenges? Who pays for dinner? How do love and sex survive more?

A really strong breakfast in bed read.

Full-caff. Rich, sweaty, concerned and loving. With notes of...

A very sly and intelligent slice of life. Oh, and juicy.

A delicious read in every respect

A dashing, witty, entertaining book about real emotions of sophisticated New Yorkers. Dismayingly, books like this do not get written much any more. Hurrah! for this one: filling a need. If Tracy and Hepburn were transplanted to 2015 NYC, they would play this tack-sharp, wry, cerebral, complexly loving married couple who take another person into their -- wait, I'm giving too much away. And this book is way too much page-turning fun to give anything away. Just: Read it!

Kvetching in Manhattan

Same old same old New York mid life crisis of upper West side upper middle class male (Is that you Jessie?) trying to get a life and holding on to whatever material gains he has collected.

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Title: Mamas' Drama

Author: Nanette Marie

Narrator: Nanette Marie, full cast

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-15

Publisher: Real Good Productions LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Inspired by a true story, Mamas' Drama takes place from 1929 to 2004. It shares four generations' experiences as they move through the "mama's baby, daddy's maybe" condition (when the identity of the father is questionable).

This story begins in Harriman, Tennessee, when Josephine Stewart is an innocent eight-year-old. Josephine cherishes her daddy, Thomas Sr. Her mama, Millie, reveals to her that Thomas is not her biological father, as she was born from Millie's extramarital affair with the mayor of the small town. This turns Josephine's world upside down.

The Stewart family is forced to migrate to Columbus, Ohio, in 1934. Josephine later marries an older man - George Price - who is the love of her life. Their marriage soon becomes challenged by extramarital relationships. Nine children are born to the Price family, including those who result from Josephine's indiscretions. Josephine decides to keep the fathers' identities a secret.

Daughter Suzette, who feels she is a product of her mother's indiscretions, seeks to find the truth about her biological father. Suzette's siblings taunt her, and both family and outsiders tell her she is not George's child. Suzette becomes driven to break the generational "mama's baby, daddy's maybe" curse and marries and gives birth to a son, Devon. Devon becomes a single dad while in college.

The death of a family member and a friend's murder capture your emotions while listening to this intriguing novel. Mamas' Drama is a universal story and is realistic historical fiction at its best! Compelling and inspiring, it weaves the actions and consequences of guilt and shame. Emotions become unbridled as this poignant yet sometimes humorous book cries out stories most people only whisper. Healing, forgiveness, love, and redemption lie within for those directly and indirectly affected by this game called life. Secrets or lies? You decide!

Members Reviews:

I really enjoyed listening to this great book!

Mamas Drama is a great book to listen to. I enjoyed it as much as the book and the play!

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Title: Dogs of India

Author: Polly McGee

Narrator: Soula Robinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Dogs, monkeys, corruption and sexual politics: Dogs of India draws on the complex, chaotic and colourful tradition of Indian storytelling in a spicy literary blend of Animal Farm versus Holy Cow via Bollywood.

Revenge. A dish best served cold. Or, if youre Sydney native Lola Wedd, with a broken heart and a life in chaos, a dish served up by heading to India to marry a total stranger as part of an international visa scam. Lola naïvely thought she would "find herself" in India. Instead she is enmeshed in a drama worthy of Bollywood, starring an abandoned pariah dog, a dead civil servant, a vengeful actor, a suicidal housewife, a boutique hotel owner, a blushing chauffeur, an absent groom, an ambitious girl journalist and a megalomaniac monkey.

As Lola begins to understand the consequences of her choices, she ignites a series of events that lead to a Diwali festival more explosive than anyone in New Delhi could have imagined.

Members Reviews:

loved it

I downloaded this during my trip to India so had already been to Delhi. this helped me to get inside the story and feel I was there. I loved the twists and coincidences that blended together to create a happy ending.

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Title: Tales of the Bagman

Author: B. C. Bell

Narrator: Roberto Scarlato

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-15

Publisher: RadioArchives.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Old Chicago has a new hero, the Bagman. Created by writer B.C. Bell, the Bagman is former gangster Frank McCullough who goes straight and becomes a crime-buster to protect the good people of the Windy City. These stories mix fast-paced action and humor in the finest pulp tradition.

Members Reviews:

A must read for people who loves a good mob story.

Tales of the Bagman by B.C Bell is a book I listened to on audiobook.

Set in the 1930s Frank McCullough works for the mob but decides to protect the people of Chicago instead. Frank puts a bag over his head in order to hide his identity and calls himself 'The Bagman' evoking fear in his enemies which just happen to be the people he originally worked for after an incidence involving his uncle.

I really loved the relationship between Crankshaft, who is an auto salesman and Frank. In a way Crankshaft is his sidekick but also keeps him in check and grounded. Crankshaft is a father figure to Frank and is loyal to no end. I really enjoyed their humour.

I was glad I listened to Tales of the Bagman on audiobook rather than reading it. If I'm completely honest,if it wasn't for the narrator, Roberto Scarlato bringing the story to life and keeping me entertained with numerous character voices and his easy listening voice I don't know if I would have finished the book. Mr Scarlato has a way of bringing you into the world of 1930s Chicago with voices that I've only heard before from one of my all time favourite movies ever, The Untouchables. He brings all the characters to life that you will feel as if they are all real people existing today and forget that it's set over 80 years ago. You will be so enthralled by his voice that you won't want the story to end then you'll sigh and say 'now what'll I read/listen to?'

A great read for anyone who loves a good mob/ vigilante story laced with loyalty and humour.

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Título: El cóndor de la pluma dorada [The Golden Condor Feather]

Autor: Blanca Miosi

Narrador: Yamil Quezada

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 11-19-15

Editor: Audible Studios

Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 9 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Contemporary

Resumen del editor:

La ciudad perdida de los incas se mantuvo en el misterio por más de quinientos años. De manera inexplicable, ni los propios descendientes de los aguerridos incas supieron su existencia hasta entrado al siglo XX. Esta es la historia que revelará el secreto mejor guardado de esta estirpe.

Desde Pachacutec, pasando por el descubrimiento de América por Cristóbal Colón, la conquista del Perú por Francisco Pizarro, hasta nuestros días. Una audio novela que conjuga amor, pasión, intriga, guerras, y mucha historia.

La historia del Tahuantinsuyo, tal como debió ser contada.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Somos como el día y la noche

Excelente novela que en cierta forma presenta la ambivalencia de del ser humano (anima y animus).

El personaje central Parvati, es muy interesante y la autora lo hace evolucionar de manera notable a lo largo de la novela.

La narración es buena.

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Title: Kill Your Friends

Author: John Niven

Narrator: Tom Riley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-15

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Steven Stelfox.

London, 1997: New Labour is sweeping into power, and Britpop is at its zenith. A&R man Stelfox is slashing and burning his way through the music industry, fuelled by greed and inhuman quantities of cocaine, searching for the next hit record amid a relentless orgy of self-gratification.

But as the hits dry up and the industry begins to change, Stelfox must take the notion of cutthroat business practices to murderous new levels in a desperate attempt to salvage his career.

Members Reviews:

Cartoon satire

Hedonistic nutter A&R man sniffs, screws and eventually throws the moral compass out into space, in his rush to survive in the 1990's music business. Apart from Steven Stelfox, the star of this story, characterisation is cartoonishly thin. I think this is done on purpose, so that the reader cares as little for the fate of each character that comes unstuck, as Stelfox does himself.

There is a lot of grim humour here, one or two bits genuinely causing me to laugh out loud, partly in shock at the latest antic. As the book was written 8 years ago and deals with an industry in the last days before the internet revolution, there is a nostalgic feeling that this might be back in the bad old days and it couldn't happen today!

I enjoyed the narration, which caught the air of the privileged exec very well.

Not for the easiy offended

Very graphic and crude novel but very entertaining diving into the world of a clear psychopath. The narration is incredible and I'd recommend this book.

It's all TRUE

I've worked in music for 12 years.

This is ALL TRUE. And highly entertaining.

Most of the characters are real and still work in music.

Film bad. Book good.

A great story read poorly...

There are a couple major issues with this audiobook, which I feel have completely ruined the listening experience, and unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it.

I say unfortunately, as I thoroughly enjoyed the book. So much so, that I've bought it three times and still don't have a copy.

Firstly, the sound quality on the recording is, in parts, just plain terrible. There are sections when you can barely hear Tom Riley at all (notably, the protagonist's Stephen Stelfox inner monologue), then parts where the audio is so painfully loud, it distorts (mainly Derek/Rudi screaming). I mean it physically hurts to listen to, and I found myself constantly turning the volume up and down....

It's a pretty easy fix; Tom, you generally don't whisper when recording an audio-book, and if you're going to shout, move away from the microphone a bit.

But recording quality aside, I have the same issue with this as I have with the film adaptation; the actors and/or director seemed to have completely misinterpreted the characters.

This is hardly surprising, as on further examination, it turns out Tom Riley is actually an actor from the film - and it soon becomes clear that he was doing his best (and actually quite a good job) of imitating the actors' portrayal of their characters from the film. The problem being, they all got it wrong in the first place.

Stephen Stelfox is a loathsome character. An absolutely hideous example of a human being. But in the book, for some unbeknown reason, the reader is completely engrossed by him. You're really rooting for him and find that you have this strange kind of respect for him.

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Title: The Second Coming

Author: John Niven

Narrator: Nick Landrum

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-15

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

God takes a look at the Earth around the time of the Renaissance, and everything looks pretty good - so he takes a holiday. In heaven time this is just a week's fishing trip, but on Earth several hundred years go by.

When God returns, he finds all hell has broken loose: world wars, holocausts, famine, capitalism and "fucking Christians everywhere". There's only one thing for it. They're sending the kid back.

JC, reborn, is a struggling musician in New York City, trying to teach the one true commandment: be nice! His best chance to win hearts and minds is to enter American Pop Star. But the number-one show in America is the unholy creation of a record executive who's more than a match for the Son of God...Steven Stelfox.

Members Reviews:

Simple idea ......

. . . . well executed.

After what I consider a slow and obvious start, I quickly got into this story. A great vehicle for the author to express his likes and dislikes simply by placing them in heaven or hell. Especially Niven's musical preferences. I laughed when Jesus could only get Budweiser when he tried to order a beer in hell's restaurant.

As the title suggests, the story is about when Jesus reluctantly gets sent back to the 21st Century because God's been on a fishing trip for 400 Earth years and neglected things somewhat. Christ can't really tell a lie and it gets him into some scrapes with some amusing outcomes - some not so good.

Narrator Nick Landrum's performance is good although his English accent has certain inconsistencies (not unlike the story). I did smile at his impression of St Andrew (Scottish accent, even though he is said to be from Galilee). All it needed was, "Beam me up!"

Does anyone actually read these?

Very funny

Would you consider the audio edition of The Second Coming to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

If youve listened to books by John Niven before, how does this one compare?

This is my 1st John Niven book & I shall be listening to more.

Which character as performed by Nick Landrum was your favourite?

Jesus Christ of course.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I could have listened in one sitting if I had the time.

Any additional comments?

Very funny, great satire on modern life & particularly religion. Great performance by the narrator except that his Scottish accent for Saint Andrew is atrocious, especially puzzling as the author is himself Scottish. I can only presume he never got to hear the performance himself.

my new testament

does anyone know where I can buy a be nice t shirt? If you like Bill Hicks religious rants, you'll like this!

A weekend read/ listen

An excellent story with an engaging narrator. Funny,thought provoking & heartbreaking. Well worth a listen.

Brilliant ! Loved this book

An excellent book with excellent narration. Definitely one of my best Audible purchases.

I bought in as has the anti hero from Kill Your Friends Steven Stellfox in it and was intrigued to see how he'd turned out years later. He was not the main character but I enjoyed how he'd evolved.

It's almost a polar opposite of KYF in that the hero's underlying message is just to "be nice" to each other, whereas KYF it's dog eat dog. And still has the same razor sharp dark humour.

This story made me laugh, cry and think.

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Title: Take Five

Subtitle: A Short Story Collection of Five Contemporary Events, All Fiction, with Drama and Humor Entries

Author: Anthony Cacchillo

Narrator: Josh Brogadir

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-15

Publisher: Anthony F. Cacchillo

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

This is a short story collection of five contemporary events, all fiction, with drama and humor entries.

1. "Double Cross": A young woman is relocated by the Witness Protection Program to a position as hospital admission director in another state. But an assassin hired by her imprisoned husband, finds her. But when they meet, the unexpected happens.

2. "The Little Statue": An illegal Latino immigrant loses his job and becomes homeless, and lives on the street. A female police officer befriends him and tries to convince him to seek refuge on a cold snowy night. But unwilling to go to a shelter, and alone, he slowly freezes to death. But toward the end he, has a vision of his favorite saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and he becomes peaceful, serene, and joyful.

3. "Private Gagliardi Meets the Army": A young 19-year-old man, with an exceptionally high IQ, joins the US Army and befuddles his sergeant with his amazing knowledge. But as he solves problems with ease, his sergeant becomes jealous and plans to get back at him, which only back-fires as the unruffled private continues to astound his fellow soldiers.

4. "The Black and White Roses": A married couple buy a cemetery lot in their hometown, planning ahead for the future. But later, as they revisit the site, they are shocked to see bouquets of black and white roses laying on the lot. There is no note or any other indication of who might have left them, and they become increasingly fearful as other bouquets reappear each time the others are removed.

5. "Momma's Gonna Have a Baby": A 70-year-old widow is shocked to learn that she is pregnant at a routine medical examination by her doctor. After the fact settles in her mind, she becomes overjoyed at the news. However, her feelings are not shared by her two married daughters.

Members Reviews:

Superb narration that brought characters to life

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. The stories were told in an engaging and authentic way - one that allowed the listener to really dig in.

Which character as performed by Josh Brogadir was your favorite?

The husband in "The Black And White Roses" was so well done; I caught myself wondering if it was still Brogadir. So many of his characters have voices distinct from his own that it's easy to forget you're only listening to one person read.

Authentic Voices

These five stories have an authenticity reminiscent of Lake Wobegon. The narrator's voice pulls us into scenes from a hospital administrator in Wisconsin to memories of Mexico told by a homeless youth freezing in the night. The tales take unexpected twists as the listener leans into odd situations that resolve themselves in different ways. The stories told with genuine accents make for great listening!

Stories Brought to Life

These short stories are brought to life with some excellent narration. I loved all the voices for the different characters. Really fun and entertaining listen.

Review of Take Five. Narrated by Josh Brogadir

I throughly enjoyed listening to Josh Brogadir reading these short stories. They were interesting, and easy to listen to.

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Title: If Wishes Were Horses

Author: Barbara Morgenroth

Narrator: Jessica Martin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-15

Publisher: Barbara Morgenroth

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Caprice Rydell makes a wish and flips a coin into a fountain, and her life changes. Just for starters, she learns her father is a bigamist, and it's straight downhill from there. If that news being revealed on national television isn't embarrassing enough, it all happens in front of Mill Crocker, the captain of the school polo team and the most gorgeous guy she's ever seen.

Mill thinks she's adorable - but wishing isn't reality - and he thinks she's got what she wants. In a panic to right everything, what Cap wants is to reset her life back to normal again by getting that coin in her wet little hand. One more problem: Just how can she find it among the thousands in the fountain?

Members Reviews:

Reality TV in Real Life

Caprice Rydell is in the midst of a major crisis; her parents are getting divorced, and her mother has moved them across country to start a restaurant in a small town in California. Unfortunately for Caprice this is only the beginning of the nightmare, as her life and family are opened up wide before a national TV audience as her father shows just how self involved he is. Combined with her family issues is her infatuation with the best looking,most popular guy in the school. As if all this wasn't enough their relationship puts her in the cross hairs of the wrong girl, and her troubles just keep growing. A really nice high school girl coming of age in the midst of chaos and being suddenly thrust into the bulls eye of the modern media culture; Caprice is trending.

This was a good short listen to book

Would you listen to If Wishes Were Horses again? Why?

No, I don't re-listen to books.

What did you like best about this story?

It's simplicity

Which character as performed by Jessica Martin was your favorite?

Caprice or Cap as she is called in the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

The one thing I didn't care about in the story is is lacked some dialog in explaining some things about her father's new life. It feels like there could've been more story in this area. It leaves the listener wondering . The story would've been 5 stars had it felt like a complete story.

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This Was Really Enjoyable

I really enjoyed listening to "If Wishes Were Horses." Barbara Morgenroth is a good author and this story held my attention throughout. The protagonist Caprice was a likable, sweet character who I could identify with.

When her and her mother move to Cadiz California and open up a restaurant, she doesn't really like it although she began to get used to it. She meets new friends who help her feel a bit more settled. She's also able to go to the Polo Club and ride. But when her father calls and invites her to visit, then he turns up on a TV show with an embarrassing announcement, all hell breaks loose.

I wish the story had been longer and I hope for a book 2. I say this because the book ended a bit abruptly leaving me wanting to hear more. I think this would make a great series. There was good, believable world-building, great characters, and had all the elements to continue.

Jessica Martin did a good job narrating this story. She was easy to follow and had a pleasant voice which was perfect for Caprice and the others.

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Title: Breathe

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Anne-Sophie Brasme

Narrator: Cynthia Hopkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-15

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Beautifully written, with an astonishing maturity, Anne-Sophie Brasme's Breathe is the haunting confession of 19-year-old Charlene Boher. From her prison cell, Charlene recounts her troubled childhood and lonely adolescence - that is until she meets the confident and charismatic Sarah, the new girl at school with a magnetic presence. To Charlene's disbelief and delight, they become the best of friends. But as their seemingly idyllic relationship sours and friendship veers toward obsession, Charlene's blind devotion spirals into hatred. Is Sarah really as manipulative and malicious as Charlene thinks? Or has Charlene become unhinged and poisoned by jealousy? Unfolding slowly and eerily toward its conclusion, Breathe is a psychologically rich and convincing portrait of the dangerous intensity of friendship.

Members Reviews:

That rare instance where the movie is better than the book.

I requested this book through library loan after seeing the movie, which I enjoyed. I may have said this one other time in my life, but the movie was better than the book - and I mean a LOT better. I'm frankly amazed that someone read this and decided it would make a good movie. Although to be completely accurate, that didn't happen since the film bears little resemblance to the book. This is a good thing. While the two actresses who play Charlie and Sarah in the film bring the story to life, there's not much story to be found here. Rather than showing us a dysfunctional relationship between an unhappy teen and the charismatic new girl who slowly destroys her, as the film does, the book consists of a plodding narrative that essentially consists of "and then this happened and this happened and this happened." Very little dialogue and zero character development. The book Sarah has none of the charm of the movie Sarah, only the nastiness, so we're at a loss as to why Charlie allows her to control her. The book Charlie is just bland and emotionless, placidly accepting Sarah's abuse without seeming to harbor any ill will towards her for it, which makes the ending come out of nowhere. The movie did a much better job of portraying Charlie's hurt and anger, and the "big event" was born of an explosion of these feelings.

This is a short book, just over one hundred pages, and yet it took me more than a week to slog through it. I'm glad I saw the movie first, since I wouldn't have gone near it after suffering through this dull book.

terrific insightful tale

Nineteen year old Charlene Boher has been in prison for two years now for murder. Everyone seems to need to know whether she feels any remorse for killing, but Charlene feels nothing inside except the loneliness that has eaten at her for most of her life. With so much time, she decides to write an autobiography to explain why she feels no regret and there for must be inhuman.

Reflecting back to her lonely preadolescence Charlene remembers her room was her sunny castle until school when she met Vanessa, but that friendship ended when Vanessa's family moved; her room once again became the castle of Charlene the hermit. The fights between her parents when she was seven consequently led to the destruction of her family. Charlene feels all alone until as a teen she met Sarah, who shockingly befriended her.