Better the second time around

I so enjoyed this book when I read it earlier in the year and decided that trying the Audiobook was a great way to re-experience it. It was as funny and heartfelt as the last time, and I swear I heard things that I did not remember from my initial reading. The only downside for me was that the editing of the audiobook included a lot of very long pauses and gaps, like it had not had an editors eye over it. That said, it was expertly narrated by Michael Lesley.
I will never provide spoilers or even talk about the plot, other that to say that this is a great read and is a little like nothing you have read before. Maybe. T.J.'s wit is endless and the hyperbolic world that he has created for Paul and his friends and family is strangely real. Highly recommended!!

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Highly entertaining characters

Tell Me It's Real is a highly entertaining read filled with wonderfully entertaining characters, and there is so many hilarious conversations between them all that had me smiling constantly throughout. The story moves from a light and funny read to a little more emotional towards the end.

I adored Paul's slightly crazy parents and Nanna - they are all so sweet and supportive and just a little bit crazy at times. Paul's bestie Sandy counts as family as well, they have the best relationship and are so supportive of each other. Vince was the sweetest character, he's so genuine and forthcoming with what he feels and what he wants. And what he wants most is Paul - he just needs to convince him It's Real :)

I really like the narrator Michael Lesley as well, so it was a given I was going to enjoy his performance.

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soooo good

Would you consider the audio edition of Tell Me It's Real to be better than the print version?

I really don't think I would have enjoyed this as much if I hadn't been listening.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved all the periferal characters like wheels, grandma, dad, hellaina etc

What about Michael Lesley’s performance did you like?

The change in pace that he gave each character. The main characters verbal diarrhea versus the slower methodical pace of his boyfriend was one example.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were too many to count. I loved the interplay between family members. The contrast between the two families was particularly touching

Any additional comments?

The last chapter nearly killed me. It was mean and I nearly cried on the way to work. Luckily it was a happily ever after or I would have given it no stars and been severely depressed.

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A barrel of laughs and romance

Love this book had me in stitches laughing out loud my husband thought I was nuts. Michael Lesley did a great job with the Narration.

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A different Klune!

Took me a chapter to get into it as not what I expected. But from then on loved every moment - lots of humour but the characters underlying the humour soon had me realising that It was vintage Klune - idiosyncratic and ultimately engaging people about whom one could care. Totally enjoyed the dialogue, Loved Paul’s not always internal monologues, sometimes dim often wise but always loving parents - and Vince, simple and straightforward in recognising what is worth loving regardless of society’s beliefs regarding time!

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Hilarious!

I actually read this a while back a loved it! Michael Lesley has added that extra layer of humour with his superb narration!!!

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