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My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
3.0

I listened to this one on audio while driving to and from work, and I actually think it was the better choice as opposed to reading the physical book for once! I didn't love the story, but found the relationship between the daughter stuck in the hospital for complications of a vague sickness and her mother who visited. As the story went on (mostly told in conversation between mom and daughter, with the daughter's insights and background and other thoughts throughout), I kept being surprised by details and different facets of the relationships and people they discussed, and it really didn't turn out to be what I expected at all. Not my favorite book, but an interesting one nonetheless, and a good, short audiobook if you're looking for something you can get through quickly!