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The Silver Linings Playbook

By: Matthew Quick
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Pat Peoples knows that life doesn’t always go according to plan, but he’s determined to get his back on track. After a stint in a psychiatric hospital, Pat is staying with his parents and trying to live according to his new philosophy: get fit, be nice and always look for the silver lining.

Most importantly, Pat is determined to be reconciled with his wife Nikki. Pat’s parents just want to protect him so he can get back on his feet, but when Pat befriends the mysterious Tiffany, the secrets they’ve been keeping from him threaten to come out.

©2008 Matthew Quick (P)2008 Blackstone Audio Inc Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

”Utterly original and a real word-of-mouth classic” (Easy Living)

”A delightful debut . . . a smart, touching, quirky read.” (Scotland on Sunday)

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I enjoyed the story, but not mad about the narration. Not a good idea to try & sound female. He made the characters come across as insincere & even a bit child like. Otherwise great!

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I love the film,and I adore the book. this telling is just another way to explore the world of a person with a mental illness. I always give a copy to anyone who has a question about mental illness as the descriptions offered are so true.

great book to help understand depression

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Loved it! Tad repetitive at times... but the audio performance and story line make up for it!

Feel good read which portrays mental health amicably.

"The Stomach Master 6000..."

A great uplifting, humour filled read.

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I really enjoyed the film so when I read a review that the book was better I thought fantastic and downloaded it immediately. I have literally listened to it in a day (albeit in lockdown). I thought the ending was so much better in the book, just more appropriate for the characters.

Absolutely loved it

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Excellent narration. The narrator acts the book out - he doesn't just read it. Great dark humour and touching in a way too

A great black comedy/drama

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I must say firstly that the narration was brilliant!! Given the book's film adaptation, I thought the narration would have been a let down, but nope, it was on point every time!
Reading this book after having watched the film adaptation, I understood the role and importance of a screen writer. The film is quite different to the book but you understand why - films/movies have to be as engaging and entertaining as much as possible while encompassing as much of the book as possible into a 1.5 hour film.

The book is a bit slow compared to the film and highly repetitive in places but, it's more fleshy allowing you to understand and identify with the characters more closely and appreciate with greater empathy, their triumphs and failures... I found the book to be a rewarding read even if I found myself easily distracted and a little bored at times...

You'll Enjoy even if you've watched the Film

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I was interested in the book because I watched the movie, and it is one of my favourites, and I have BPD and relate to Tiffany's character a lot.
I was pleasantly surprised about the ending/plot twist of the book, which was different to the movie and personally seemed much better.

the overall story is great, but I have to be honest and say it took me a long time to listen but it was probably due to external factors in my life such as school and reduced motivation to finish audio books as a whole.

however, there is a small issue with the eagles chant which got very annoying very quickly, and the characters saying the phrase "ahhhh" which wasn't great. Otherwise a great book and a nice edition to the film.

Ending better than the film

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Great picture of mental health road to recovery...
Touching and vivid narrative.
Performing artist is a bit weird when doing all the different voices

Sad and beautiful

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First of all. Ray Porter, the narrartor. He takes a story and makes it so much better. His mastery of each character, tone, speed and emotion and pausing makes listening A must-do event. He narrated another book I listened to 14, and took a good story and made it brilliant.

Aaaaah, those sublime tones of Kenny G-Songbird. Or, Aaaaargh, those sublime tones of Kenny G-Songbird. E-A-G-L-E-S. The stomach-master 6000 and how this helps pat deal with difficult thoughts and emotions.
What a brilliant story that sucks you in. I won't do the usual plotline review, but the characters like Dr Clive and his genius and intuitively caring way he helps Pat, The descriptions of Pat and how he views life after being interned and suffering from Bi-polar disorder and how that gradually changes through his experiences with people and situations. The Eagles football team and belonging. Why songbird causes Pat so much pain and him making sense of it all as his memories are re-built.

I have wondered, just how the film was handled considering the imaginary sequences etc.

Devoured in 2 days!!!

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Narrator was faultless and made the book for me. Very enjoyable story. Lots of layers to it. Pat and Tiffany and Cliff are fantastic characters.

First Class narrator. Good story.

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