I don't think I'm alone in the fact that I picked this up only because it is "performed" by the great Meryl Streep. Her "performance" was everything I expected, if not better than I expected. I wish she would "perform" more books. Why listen to a book that is merely narrated? Lol

However, this book, this story, these characters—they're just not for me. I could easily see this being someone else's five-star read. It's well written and has a few interesting moments. For me, it felt insubstantial, boring, cringeworthy, and ultimately disappointing. It's more like a romance, but without all the romance. It's not something I would recommend unless I think you're basic.