Missing sections

essential sections of the text were cut out (like letters and notes), the narrator herself was great though.

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really good but should've had a trigger warning

trigger warning for later chapters (18 or 19)? a minor character attempts suicide. graphic depiction

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Excellent book, wonderful narrator

I've seen some reviews saying that this book is slow and all the interesting stuff happens at the end, but I love the American lit style of rich, decadent description so I really enoyed it. Also, I liked the whole book as a character study, so the drama towards the end is just a part of all the experiences the protagonist goes through.

I'm also really glad I listened to this as an audio book as the narrator was excellent (except the attempted English accent) and they added so much to the emotional scences. One of the fastest listens I've had in a while as I just couldn't get enough.

So if you want a trip to 90s-mid-west-nostagligc USA, and you like picture painting narration, this book is for you. Personally, I also thinks it's a powerful story about the treatment of outsiders in society that's worth hearing.

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One of my favourites

The perfect mix of drama with a bit of romance. Relatable main character, I've listened to it 3 times now. The narrator does a great job too, I think her voice fits perfectly

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Witty, rich and engaging rights of passage tale of remarkable young woman

From the start, Emily M Danforth’s vivid descriptions plunge you into both the wilds and the suffocating small town atmosphere of Montana. The story explores a remarkable young woman’s teen and young adult experiences of being gay in a conservative Christian area, her experiments in sex, romance, relationships and abusive attempts at conversion ‘therapy’. The sensitivity and solidarity in the narrative style reveals Cameron’s strength and smarts. Wit and and rich metaphors celebrate and critique this time and place in American society. Beth Laufer’s narration brings Cameron beautifully to life so that you cannot help but take her into your heart.

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Miseducation of Cameron post

An interesting book with an important storyline. I am looking forward to seeing the film version which is currently being filmed

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Sequel, please?

Beautiful story, so thoughtfully written. So detailed, I checked twice to see if I'd missed somewhere that it was a true story. I'm terribly sad to think that I'll not hear more about Cameron and the others. So much is left to tell, I'm sure. I would love to know what happens next- even if the story did tell the most crucial parts, making it all the more powerful.

The narration, as well, was exceptional. I checked to see what else she's done, as I'd buy a book just on her skill- but nothing? Is this her first narration??? Fantastically well done.

I would absolutely recommend this book. Especially if you like getting to know the people in a book, and don't mind if there are no explosions or superheroes :). A powerful message given gently, in a superbly told story.

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Story and narrator are great but parts are missing

The story and narration are amazing but there are some parts missing from the audiobook. I don't know if there is a problem with my download or if the original recording has accidentally skipped some parts.

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Slow, self indulgent and disappointing

I bought this book having enjoyed the movie, and chose to overlook some of the other negative reviews, but it was honestly a struggle to finish.
Firstly it was almost like two books in one - the first half was a chronology of the narrator discovering her attraction to girls, followed by a list of the various girls she met and had relationships with. Frankly it became farcical that every single girl she met happened not only to be gay but also attracted to her (especially in the depths of cowboy country, bible belt Montana). And every one was a stereotype: the closeted high school girl, liberal girl from hipster city, 'dykey' student etc.
By the time I got to the second part where she was sent to the Christian reform camp - what is supposed to be the focus of the book - I was at the part of not caring. While the pace did pick up the story was still far too bogged down with superfluous detail while not really delving deep into the characters she talked about or the drama of the situation.
Overall I'd say to anyone thinking about this book to save a credit and just watch the movie!

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great words. love the story. narrator was OK I th

great inspirational and timely story. I think the narrator was okay. could be more engaging

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