Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Operator by Gretchen Berg


HAPPY PUB DAY!!

Operators listening in on conversations?

It’s the 1950’s, and that could be done with a simple "number please."  The operators could also disconnect a call too.

What if you heard something in a conversation about you?  Would you keep listening to conversations?  Would you try to do something about what you heard?

Vivian was devastated when she listened to a conversation and found out she was the topic of some gossip and gossip she wanted to keep under wraps even though she knew it would spread like wildfire.

After hearing the gossip, Vivian tried to avoid everyone when she went out in case they would ask her any questions.

What could it be that she was so worried about? The reader was kept in suspense for many chapters.

There were other problems that the town thought were worth gossiping about too - and there was plenty of gossip to pass around. 


Secrets and gossip kept the small town of Wooster buzzing.

THE OPERATOR is a light, comical, enjoyable read that should be enjoyed by readers of all genres.  5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

21 comments:

  1. Loved this book.

    I hope you get to read it.

    Thanks for stopping.

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    1. It is a lot of fun!!

      I really enjoyed it.

      Thanks for commenting, Kathy.

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  3. I really need tread this. Thank you.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    1. I hope you get to read it.

      Thanks for your comment, R's Rue.

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  4. Having grown up in an era of party lines and operator involvement, I am intrigued by the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. We had a party line in our house. :)

      You will LOVE this book, Laurel.

      ENJOY, and thanks for commenting.

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  5. I pre-ordered this book thru Audible and will start it tomorrow. I can't wait!

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    1. ENJOY!!

      It is really a fun book.

      Thanks for your comment, Vicki.

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    1. It is VERY good.

      ENJOY if you read it.

      Thanks for your comment.

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  7. Oh this sounds like a must listen. I'll check Audible for it

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    1. It is a must read, a must listen, and simply a MUST. :)

      Just loved it.

      Thanks for your comment, Laura.

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  8. Hi Elizabeth,

    A new to me author and a genre that I don't tend to read from all that often.

    I was really intrigued by the premise though, as I too come from an era of operator connected calls, only we never had a house phone and made our calls from a public call box, a couple of streets away. There was nearly always a queue, as you didn't ring until after 6pm, when it cost less for the call!

    The ratings and reviews I had expected to be really good, were in fact, a little mixed. However, this is definitely heading for my list, as one you obviously enjoyed!

    Thanks for sharing and Stay Safe :)

    Yvonne
    xx

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    1. The ratings have been mixed, but I really enjoyed this book.

      Wow that you had to use a public phone.

      I never used a switchboard, but we did have party lines.

      Thank you for your comment, Yvonne.

      I always enjoy seeing that you have left a comment.

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  9. Just the thing to lighten up the mood. Cheers

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    1. It will lighten up your day. 😍

      Thanks for your comment, Carole.

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  10. I'm interested in reading this one. Thanks for the review!

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    1. I hope you enjoy it when you read the book, Melissa.

      Thanks for your comment.

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  11. I have to add this one to my wishlist. It sounds so good. Great review!

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    1. I think you will LOVE it.

      ENJOY, Yvonne, and thanks for your comment.

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