Audiobook The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman in the ListenBook app
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Audiobook Review - The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Listening to Alice Hoffman's newest novel is like stepping onto a sun-kissed beach and finding yourself wrapped in an old, fragrant shawl that smells of salt and history. From the first words, the narrator's voice-warm, husky, and perfectly pitched-draws you into St. Thomas in the early 1800s, where Rachel dreams of Paris while her mother keeps watch over a tight-knit Jewish refugee community.
Hoffman's prose glows with the lushness that made The Museum of Extraordinary Things a bestseller. She paints scenes with such detail that you can almost feel the heat on your skin and hear the distant waves. The dialogue is crisp, and the emotional beats hit hard without ever feeling melodramatic. When Rachel marries off to a widower for her family's sake, the tension builds like an ocean tide; then comes Frédérick, the young French nephew whose arrival turns that tide into a storm.
The audiobook excels in its casting: the narrator captures each character's distinct cadence-Rachel's quiet defiance, Frédérick's suave charm, and even the gentle, wise voice of the maid Adelle. The subtle shifts in tone keep you glued to the story, making the scandalous love affair feel both intimate and universal.
Critics have called it a "luminous, Marquez-esque tale," and I agree-Hoffman's enchanted realism feels like an invitation to explore a world where passion and duty collide. The narrative's heart-pounding subject matter is balanced by moments of tenderness that remind you why the characters truly resonate.
If you're looking for an audiobook that feels like a beach read with the depth of a classic, The Marriage of Opposites delivers. It's a testament to Hoffman's storytelling prowess and an audio experience you'll want to replay as often as you can.
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