Another gem from Liane Moriarty

This is the 4th book I've listened to from this author and again I was not disappointed.
The characters established themselves very early on and are believable, likeable and funny and I found myself invested in finding out what happened to them.
The only parts I found slightly confusing were those told from an onlookers perspective. Perhaps it was because it was an audio book with no visual clue in the text to indicate the departure from the protagonists view but once I'd cottoned on to the format it added additional insight.
As always, Caroline Lee read wonderfully and I could listen to her narration all day. Well, perhaps apart from her attempt at an American accent, but she's wonderful so she's forgiven!
Highly recommended for an escapist read/listen.

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Returned!!

I had to listen to the prologue about 3 times before I could fully understand what was going on! It may have been easier to follow in the physical book.

Found the narrators voice too grating and annoying, there was no difference between any of the characters

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Excellent book from this author as always

If you could sum up Three Wishes in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, funny, different

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed the book. I have read all of Liane Moriarty's books, They are not run of the mill 'chic-lit' they are far more than that. The storylines' of each of the triplets are each interesting in their own way. I liked Gemma. However, I could not warm to Lin or Kat I thought they were very cold, opinionated and arrogant women. The book jumps backward and forward in time and can sometimes get a bit confusing, but still keeps you on the edge, wanting to know the outcome of each scenario. A great book to listen to - the narrator is excellent too.
I'm looking forward to the next book by Liane Moriarty!! Hurry up please!!

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Amazing

I loved the family relationships and dramatic stories. Had a few eye opening wow moments! Highly recommended and thoroughly enjoyable.

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great read

even though the climax wasnt anything special i really enjoyed the characters & felt really involved in the sisters lives..nice easy read 😊

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Unexpectedly disappointing

This is the first book of Liane Moriarty that I haven't enjoyed. The story was flat, uninspiring and overly long. If this is your first book of hers, I definitely wouldn't recommend it. Go for the husbands Secret instead. It blows this piffling, lightweight chick-lit out of the water.

The problem wasn't just the storyline; even the characterisations were nowhere near the high standard of Moriarty's previous books. I just hope the next will be up to her usual standard again...

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least favourite Liane Moriarty book

I kept waiting for all the stories to come together, it did not, the observations of the sisters were sort of stand alone.
it took until half way through the book to get me interested.

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Awful

I have read all of Lianes books before but this one is terrible. After three hours I couldn't care less about the characters and the narrators voice just grates on me. Her voice is like fingers down a blackboard.

It doesn't help that the style of writing changes throughout each chapter from person to person and so it's very easy to lose track of who is saying what. Multiple voices are needed.

Waste of money and very disappointed

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Disappointing.

What did you like best about Three Wishes? What did you like least?

I really battled to finish this book. The storyline is weak and lacks drama and suspense. I normally love Liane Moriarty's books so I was hugely disappointed I was not to be able to "get into" this one. I found the triplets too self-obsessed and void of character.

Would you ever listen to anything by Liane Moriarty again?

Yes, I've thoroughly enjoyed all her other books.

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A great story

What made the experience of listening to Three Wishes the most enjoyable?

The unravelling and analysis of relationships during the story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Three Wishes?

The beginning

What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

She is an excellent narrator - very listenable

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Never underestimate the quiet one.......

Any additional comments?

The little bits of commentary on situations over time by people outside the story detracted from it a bit but otherwise very compelling listen and interesting twists as expected from this author

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