The Idea of Love

Love, loss, and redemption in the unlikeliest of pairings

Written byPatti Callahan Henry

Narrated byAndi Arndt

Length7h42m

Release dateJune 23, 2015

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.3 (40 ratings)

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Author	Patti Callahan Henry
Narrator	Andi Arndt
Runtime	7h42m
Published	June 23, 2015
Rating	★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (40 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Women's Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Patti Callahan Henry masterfully weaves a tale of how two people, seemingly incompatible, can find love in the aftermath of tragedy. In 'The Idea of Love', the lines between right and wrong are blurred as a young widow, Ella, navigates her complicated feelings for a charismatic stranger, Alafair. Their relationship is a complicated dance of emotions, as they both grapple with the memories of Ella's late husband and the uncertain future ahead. Narrator Andi Arndt's warm, gentle voice perfectly captures the complexities of Ella's emotions, bringing depth and nuance to the story. Arndt's subtle inflections also highlight the tension and chemistry between Ella and Alafair, drawing listeners into their intricate web of relationships.

Tags: Contemporary Women's FictionGrief and LossRomanceSouthern FictionDomestic DramaNarrator Andi Arndt

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

I was completely swept up in Ella's story, and Andi Arndt's narration played a huge role in that. Her portrayal of Ella's grief and vulnerability was pitch-perfect, and I found myself feeling every twist and turn of the plot. One thing that stood out to me was how Henry skillfully explores the complexities of family dynamics, particularly the relationships between Ella and her mother-in-law. I appreciated how Henry tackled this sensitive topic with sensitivity and nuance. If I have one critique, it's that the pacing could have been tighter in the middle section - there were a few moments where I felt like we were meandering a bit. However, the payoff at the end was well worth any minor frustration, and I found myself feeling satisfied and moved by the end of the story.

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