Enemy Women

I love Paulette Jiles’ writing. This is no exception; meticulously researched historical fiction at its best, an original Civil War tale focusing on the end of the war in the very divided state of Missouri, and a heroine that is complex and lovable. Loved it. BUT – the book is organized with snippets of original source material at the opening of every chapter. These “interludes” were very interesting and provide the reader with insights that enhance the overall content. As an Audible listen though, they disrupt the content and flow of the story telling. The ear/mind had to keep adjusting as it wasn’t always clear when the narrative stopped and the snippets began. If this does not bother you then listen away.

Paulette Jiles is a very gifted story teller. She weaves history and story so vividly. This is the first audible book I’ve used for Paulette Jiles. The narrator uses horrible voices. She should stick to just using her own voice without changing into character voices. She fails at that. All the men sound like course idiots, and sometimes the women sound like a shrill cartoon mouse. I can’t take it. Please! Just plain read!!!

I quit this book 3 times. Kept giving it another chance because I like Paulette Jiles; “News of the World” is a favorite. Made it through chapter 15 when I just had to give up. There is no flow to the story, the characters are shallow & uninteresting , the dialogue discordant. Exchanging for something good.

I didn\’t enjoy this story at all, despite living in the area where the book is set. I knew most of the places the author mentioned and I still was bored with this book.

I have listened to and enjoyed News of the World and Simon the Fidler. Enemy Women is equally engrossing and well written. I didn’t think the performance by Reba Buhr was as good as Grover Gardner for the other two books.

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