Felt almost like an allegory. Each character was both realistic and also a caricature. Some important ideas about the power of words and bullying but a little heavy handed and some of the plot turns didn't make a lot of sense ( )

This was a great book. It really got me thinking about what I say and how it affects the world around me. ( )

Someone in the small town of Marlo is listening in on private conversations and posting them on a website. The residents of the town are intrigued but there are many consequences of these private conversations being made public. Some walk away with hurt feelings or away from cheating hubands but the ultimate price may cost someone their life. ( )

Someone in the small town of Marlo is listening in on private conversations and posting them on a website. The residents of the town are intrigued but there are many consequences of these private conversations being made public. Some walk away with hurt feelings or away from cheating hubands but the ultimate price may cost someone their life. ( )

This story has an interesting premise and looks at the power of our words. In the small town of Marlo, citizens are suddenly finding their private conversations on the Internet for the world to read.

I quite enjoyed this book even though the characters were a bit two dimensional there was enough in the storyline to keep me reading. I guessed fairly early on who the creator of the website was but it was interesting seeing how the people of Marlo reacted when their private words became public. "Listen" reinforces the fact that we should listen more and talk less, and that our words can hurt and damage as easily as they can praise and comfort. An enjoyable read. ( )