The Right Address by Carrie Karasyov

The Right Address

Backstabbing brunches and Park Avenue power games

Written byCarrie Karasyov
Narrated byBernadette Dunne
Length10h57m
Release dateMay 25, 2004
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.6 (1 ratings)

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AuthorCarrie Karasyov
NarratorBernadette Dunne
Runtime10h57m
PublishedMay 25, 2004
Rating★★★☆ 3.6 / 5 (1 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Women's Fiction, Comedy & Humor
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Carrie Karasyov’s *The Right Address* isn’t just another tale of New York’s elite—it’s a razor-sharp scalpel dissecting the performative glamour of Park Avenue’s upper crust. Think *House of Cards* meets *Sex and the City*, but with more martinis spilled and fewer moral compasses. The story follows a seemingly perfect socialite whose carefully curated world unravels when she’s forced to confront the dark underbelly of her own ambition. Karasyov’s prose is deliciously biting, blending wit and venom in equal measure, while her eye for detail makes even the most absurd social rituals feel eerily plausible. The audiobook’s greatest strength lies in its unflinching gaze at power dynamics—who holds it, who craves it, and who’ll burn the whole city to the ground just to sit at the table. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the champagne stops flowing and the facades crack, this is your cautionary tale.

Narrated with flawless precision by Bernadette Dunne, the audiobook shines in its vocal range—each character drips with distinct, often monstrous charm. Dunne’s delivery elevates the satire, whether she’s skewering a vapid heiress or a cutthroat society matron. The production is tight, with no distracting background noise, letting Karasyov’s razor-edged dialogue take center stage. This isn’t a story for the faint of heart; it’s a glittering, vicious romp for those who relish the messy, morally gray lives of the 1%.

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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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Bernadette Dunne’s narration is the secret weapon of *The Right Address*—her ability to juggle wit, menace, and sheer audacity across a cast of wildly unlikable characters is nothing short of masterful. She doesn’t just read the lines; she performs them, giving each socialite, climber, and society maven a voice that’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying. The pacing, too, is impeccable, balancing sharp dialogue with just enough dramatic pauses to let the absurdity sink in. That said, the story occasionally stumbles when Karasyov leans too hard into the melodrama, particularly in the second act, where a few plot twists feel more contrived than cutting. The real meat of the book, though, is its unflinching look at female ambition and the toxic rituals of elite New York. The protagonist’s journey from oblivious socialite to someone who might actually claw her way out of the mess she’s made is compelling, even if her choices sometimes defy belief. The audiobook’s 11-hour runtime flies by, thanks to Dunne’s magnetic performance and Karasyov’s knack for snappy, quotable dialogue. Just don’t expect a happy ending—this is a world where the only thing more vicious than the competition is the champagne.

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