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Heartburn
- Narrated by: Meryl Streep
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
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Heartburn
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Publisher's Summary
Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Female, 2014
Is it possible to write a sidesplitting novel about the breakup of the perfect marriage? If the writer is Nora Ephron, the answer is a resounding yes. For in this inspired confection of adultery, revenge, group therapy, and pot roast, the creator of Sleepless in Seattle reminds us that comedy depends on anguish as surely as a proper gravy depends on flour and butter.
Seven months into her pregnancy, Rachel Samstat discovers that her husband, Mark, is in love with another woman. The fact that the other woman has "a neck as long as an arm and a nose as long as a thumb and you should see her legs" is no consolation. Food sometimes is, though, since Rachel writes cookbooks for a living. And in between trying to win Mark back and loudly wishing him dead, Ephron's irrepressible heroine offers some of her favorite recipes. Heartburn is a sinfully delicious novel, as soul-satisfying as mashed potatoes and as airy as a perfect soufflé.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-21
A Quick and Funny Read
When I started the book, I was not sure how I felt about the book, however the book grew on me. Nora Ephron has an underlying humour to her writing, which was showcased in the tiniest of instances throughout the book (Thank you Meryl Streep for bringing it to life and how!). But the best part of Heartburn was the note on which it ends.
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- Nilangi
- 29-01-24
Heartfelt Humor and Culinary Charm
"Heartburn" by Nora Ephron, narrated by Meryl Streep, captivates with a lively narration that brings the story to life. Despite the underlying sadness in the plot, Ephron skillfully weaves humor and detailed recipes, adding a delightful twist to the narrative. Streep's engaging delivery enhances the overall experience, making this novel a poignant yet entertaining exploration of love and life's complexities.
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- Siddhant
- 09-08-21
Witty and heartwarming story!
Narration by Meryl Streep is so good that you almost imagine her in the role of Rachel. The witty storyline with her sound effect made it a very pleasant experience. must listen!
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- vamsi priya
- 21-01-20
Delightful listening
Nothing mind boggling about the story'line but yet the author mixes sarcasm, cynicism, comedy and straight forward language to make the novel catchy.My 5 stars completely goes to Meryl Streep,her voice makes this novel so much more interesting, exciting and thoroughly enjoyable.Her voice over mimics of certain characters are simply outstanding and I was laughing away at many junctures listening to her version of the dialect.She is simply exemplary and that would be mildly putting it . Just for listeninheg to her narrate this novel it's a must listen for all the audible fans.And as after note, intersted in cooking, you will find something for you too in this simple yet captivating book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-02-20
Great narration
Meryl Streep is a great narrator, adding flavours of her own to the story. The story begins with Rachel, a cookbook writer and housewife, finding out that her husband is cheating on her. Dealing with infidelity is hard on any day, but it’s especially difficult when you’re seven months pregnant, and have another toddler in tow. And that’s the situation Rachel finds herself in. With the support of her friends and family, and with a healthy dose of humour and food, she deals with her problems.
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- Chris
- 02-10-20
Delightful performance, humorous read.
This was my first audio book on audible and it was fitting that it was performed by Meryl Streep. I enjoyed the reading thoroughly. The book was funny. I think Streep's performance adds to the writing to very effectively paint a vivid picture of an upper class, very white world. You feel like it is a white woman talking to a friendly white audience and you are a fly on the wall, watching that interaction.
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- A
- 27-08-19
Is there anything Meryl can’t do
It was a immediate purchase when I saw that Meryl Streep was the narrator and she doesn’t disappoint. Purely a listen for her. Story is just another chick-lit. Fair warning - it is set in the 80’s so you might find some quaint but unsettling references in the story line and get thrown off a bit 😃
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- Richa Kumar
- 17-09-19
Delicious to listen to!
The writing puts you right in the middle of the room with the protagonist, and Meryl Streep really brings her to life with her charming and heartfelt narration. There's not a single dull moment here. Funny, with a side of heartbreak.
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- P
- 02-09-21
because Meryl Streep (duh)
great narration. the author's pain is conveyed beautifully in certain parts but the thoughts and expressions make it very obvious that it was written in the 80s.
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- pallabi priyaadarshini
- 22-08-19
Just for Meryl Streep !!
I did not find much in the story line but the way Streep narrates it is sheer delight.
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