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The Takedown
- Narrated by: Phillipa Soo
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Dee Kwan’s secrets for a happy life:
- Always remain positive, no matter the cost
- Realize that every setback is a hidden opportunity
- Accept compliments graciously, especially when given by mega-hot rivals
- Never, ever question whether any of these mantras actually work
For Dee Kwan, every day is the perfect day. No, really. She has a house she loves, a job she adores, and a ridiculously attractive “nemesis” who never seems to mind when she wins their favorite online game. How can life possibly get better? (It can’t, obviously. It can only get much, much worse.)
Soon Dee is forced to share her adorably cozy home with her parents and prickly estranged grandmother. Then she’s tossed into the deep end at work, tasked with cleaning up a scandal for the intimidatingly chic luxury fashion firm Celeste. If that weren’t enough, she discovers her hot nemesis works there, too...and Teddy is nothing like the man she thought she knew.
Before she can cry foul, Teddy comes clean about his double life: He’s the heir to the CEO, and he needs her help to make Celeste a better place—for everyone. But that means taking down the old guard—including his father—intent on standing in their way. Now in the center of a dizzying corporate coup, Dee is forced to decide whether she’s ready to stop watching the world through rose-colored glasses and instead face the truth: about herself, about her feelings for Teddy, and about what she’s willing to do to truly make a difference.
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- DR
- 24-11-2023
More please!
Great narration and clever funny writing. This story was a bit different to the last two books and I loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 29-11-2023
Almost stopped reading it but don’t like to not finish a book.
Bit boring at some points. Quite nerdy. Liked the diversity topic. Have read better books, wouldn’t necessarily recommend this one.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-11-2023
Fsntastic
Once again Lily Chu & Phillipa Soo have delivered another Stella novel!! I only wish there were more.
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- EstherMelody
- 22-11-2023
Brilliant as always
Usually a fantasy reader, Lily Chu’s works have been my first real foray into modern fiction, and I have loved every second. Can’t wait for the next one.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-2023
Another great great by Lily Chu
I really enjoy all the books Lily has written and this is no exception. So much so, I’m going to buy the books. Loved the story line 💖 loved the characters 💖
I cannot wait for her to release her next book.
I also love Phillipa Soo performance. Her execution is always on point!
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- Annalisa
- 22-11-2023
Another great title by Lily Chu
I love her character development and the way the plot builds over the length of the book. My only point of improvement would be to include more in the epilogue- another chapter would have been great.
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- Josh Gibson
- 20-11-2023
Loved it!
Refreshingly quirky and uplifting. So many relatable characters and situations woven together and navigated with a such a beautiful heartfelt honesty that comes from seeking one’s true self.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-2023
a wonderful read!
absolutely love lily choo!! this book and the references to her other novels are so good!
also Philippines so is wonderful to listen to!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-2023
My Favourite Lily Chu Yet
I absolutely loved this book! I'm a big fan of Lily Chu and I was not disappointed by her next book. The story was perfect and Phillipa Soo nailed the narration.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-2023
Just right
Loved Philippa's narration of this. Good story, good highs and lows, great characters also!
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- CK
- 02-11-2023
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
I swear Phillips Soo was born to narrate Lily Chu novels.
This one was excellent and by far my favorite. Can’t wait to hear what’s next for Chu 🫶🏽❤️
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- meanrice
- 02-11-2023
devoured it
Philippa Soo is fantastic. Realistic character growth is what I enjoy the most about Lily Chu books! Adorkable main and affable supporting characters, not overly drawn out act III separation, and I appreciated the focus on work drama as the framework and main through line.
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- Alex
- 09-11-2023
Narrative therapy
Felt great to listen to emotionally healthy people figure out challenges w modern life, w grace and respect.
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- Tessa Miksch
- 07-11-2023
Oh be still my heart!
Yet again, Lily Chu has outdone herself! Teddy and Daiyu’s love story is so beautiful and built off of an amazing friendship. Not only does this story touch on love of a partner, it shows a love of family and how hard generational trauma is to overcome.
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- b_l_mueller
- 07-11-2023
Another winner from Lily Chu and Phillipa Soo
I love the character development, story and overall message from the book. The progression of the daily affirmations may have been my favorite part. Can’t wait for the next one.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-11-2023
Everything I needed
I loved the humor and complexity in this book. I resonated deeply with the main character and loved watching her grow and win.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-2023
I Love Chu and Soo but…
I am going to probably be in the minority here, but this Chu did not sparkle and fizz like her previous books. The writing is still as capable, but this more than references the culture wars, and ventures into crusade. Fiction is meant to be an escape from real life. It is supposed to be an adventure into fantasy so you can leave the drudgery of reality behind. I don’t want to be lectured by my fiction. Especially my romance fiction that is supposed to have a twist of humor. This is tired, with heavy boots on its feet, and I started to feel exhausted about midway through.
Soo is a favorite narrator. She is able to pull meaning from passages and shine a spotlight on them. I’m not so sure she was feeling this one. Her delivery was as flat and featureless as the inside of a cardboard cereal box. Plus, the many obvious insertions of re-recorded segments bothered me to distraction. I may be wrong here, but do I detect AI? The edited portions sounded robotic and tinny and exactly like Siri and Alexa. They did not sound recorded in a booth but more like digital production.
Other than all that, I liked it enough to finish it. It was a free gift so I can’t complain but it certainly doesn’t compare, in any way, to “The Comeback”.
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- Dtmurphy1
- 09-11-2023
it was hard to finish
if a self-help book and an HR manual got together to have a baby, this would be it. it was full of clichés and lacked depth. I didn't really care about the characters. it's ashamed because I really liked the first 2.
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- Schoolmarm
- 06-11-2023
We have a winner!!
Much different than her first novel, but I loved them both! Dry humor and wit…very fun to read.
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- Angela
- 05-11-2023
Entertaining with great characters
It was a fun listen with a storyline that keeps you engaged and characters that have real conflict and dialogue. Really enjoyed it and would recommend to others!
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- Miss M
- 24-11-2023
Another brilliantly enjoyable Lily Chu read - Plus Catalogue’s Gem
The Takedown was another pacy, delightful story - the crème de la crème of offerings in the Audible membership plus catalogue.
Chu’s stories weave likeable characters on a path to finding and growing a love that deepens and evolves as the narrative unfolds.
There’s emotional depth, and some real and big issues of our times handled with deftness, sensitivity and nuance.
Having personal experience of the most toxic elements of toxic positivity in a very different life scenario, it felt timely to have elements of this thorny issue narrativised in a very particular social and cultural setting which Chu can educate listeners without ever seeming didactic, or sacrificing important topics at the expense of an overarchingingly fun and winning storyline.
I look forward to more, thank audible for a classy and welcome inclusion in their plus catalogue. More of this quality please.🙏
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- Erika S.
- 21-11-2023
Really enjoy the partnership of Lily Chu and Philippa Soo!
Another great book, narrated perfectly by Philippa Soo! I love learning about this tiny slice of Canadian life and the stories are such a warm and cozy listen!
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- A. Wilkins
- 17-11-2023
Good story, we’ll narrated
Another good story. Lots of interesting topics interwoven into the story to make you think about . And a good story and characters that are real , likeable and not boring. I’m looking forward to another book by this author
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- S Paton
- 12-11-2023
Beautiful, easy listening
As always Lily Chu has done it again with a lovely story that’s intriguing and yet gentle for listeners. Highly recommend
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- Cece_ Ad
- 12-11-2023
So many themes!
This romance had a lot of themes so it took a second listening to appreciate. Love it overall !
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- Niamh
- 09-11-2023
Lover it.
Another great story. Loved the tie ins to previous books. That you don't need to have read to enjoy this one.
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- Dani
- 08-11-2023
Another great book by Lily Chu
I fully enjoyed this book. Philippa Soo is amazing as always and Lily Chu has a way of making her main characters feel real and relatable. A nice feel good listen through and through. I can't wait for her next great story.
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