Carolyn Marie's Reviews > Tom Lake

Wow! What a wonderful story!

Firstly, I have to say that I *adored* the audiobook. It was narrated by the exquisitely talented Meryl Streep!
I usually feel quite immersed in the stories I read, but Meryl Streep made the book come to life in a way that felt entirely different. She didn’t just read this beautiful book aloud, she truly performed it. The way she spoke the dialogue (and narrative) made it feel as if I was listening to a movie without visuals, which is the magic of written storytelling.
I truly can’t praise the audiobook enough. It was sublime!

Now, onto the brilliant Ann Patchett. She has such an elegant way of writing. Her vivid descriptions and unique characters transported me into the story from the very first page. The plot gripped me, the setting enchanted me, and the characters soon felt like friends.
This book is touching, witty, heartfelt, and tender. By the end of “Tom Lake,” I felt deeply connected to the story and was sad to bid it farewell.