My Latest Grievance, Elinor Lipman
My Latest Grievance, Elinor Lipman
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My Latest Grievance

Author: Elinor Lipman

Narrator: Piper Goodeve

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2024

Synopsis

Massachusetts, 1970s. Born to a pair of “bleeding heart” professors who live on campus as dorm parents, Frederica Hatch soon finds herself the unofficial mascot of Dewing College. Life is so ideal that by the time she becomes a teenager, Frederica finds herself chafing under the care of the most annoyingly evenhanded parental team in the history of civilization. But she’s about to learn that life isn’t as simple or idyllic as it seems—even amid the manicured lawns of a small women’s college like Dewing. A new dorm parent has just arrived on campus. Laura Lee French is glamorous, worldly, and the former wife of Frederica’s father. Suddenly, Frederica sees her parents’ lives—and by extension her own—in a whole new light.

About Elinor Lipman

Elinor Lipman is the author of ten novels, including The View from Penthouse B and The Inn at Lake Devine; one essay collection, I Can't Complain; and Tweet Land of Liberty: Irreverent Rhymes from the Political Circus. She lives in Massachusetts and New York City.

About Piper Goodeve

Piper Goodeve is an Audie and Earphones award-winning narrator who has recorded more than three hundred titles. When not narrating, she enjoys acting and has appeared Off-Broadway and at regional theaters across the country. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, and Canadian Equity, she graduated from NYU, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and holds an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Terrie

My Latest Grievance by Elinor Lipman is a Family Drama and Coming of Age Story Sprinkled with Humor! This is my first Elinor Lipman novel and right after reading it, I wasn't quite sure how I felt about it, in a kinda-sorta good way... My Latest Grievance begins with a solid, yet odd, backstory about......more

Goodreads review by Judy

This was my second Elinor Lipman book, having really enjoyed "The Family Man" and wanting more of her bright, cheeky humor and colorful characters. In "My Latest Grievance," we meet the very unconventional Hatch family, comprised of professors Aviva and David, and their precocious 16-year-old daught......more

Goodreads review by Christine

Listening to this one on CD. Enjoying it a lot so far. Might add another star if I like the way it ends. Update: I finished listening to it this morning, and decided to add that 4th star because I found the book thoroughly enjoyable. It's not great literature, but the competent writing, the plot deve......more

Quotes

"This audiobook is performed with verve and nuance by Piper Goodeve. Her light intonation and high pitch are perfect for her portrayal of sharp-witted 16-year-old Frederica. Goodeve brings out the sly humor, as well as the social commentary running throughout. Her astute character portrayals are distinct and lively, and her relaxed pacing keeps listeners engaged with all the turmoil on campus. " - Audiofile Magazine

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