Patty Blossom
A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Self-Discovery in Early 20th-Century AmericaBy Carolyn Wells
Length5h 44m
About this audiobook
In "Patty Blossom," Carolyn Wells intricately weaves a delightful narrative that captures the trials and tribulations of young adulthood through the lens of her endearing protagonist, Patty. The novel employs a light-hearted and whimsical literary style, characteristic of early 20th-century American fiction, highlighting themes of friendship, ambition, and societal expectations. Wells's vivid characterizations and engaging dialogue breathe life into Patty's world, allowing readers to immerse themselves in a retrospective examination of adolescence defined by both innocence and naiveté within a rapidly modernizing society. Carolyn Wells, a prolific writer and poet, was deeply influenced by her own experiences as a woman navigating the literary landscape of a male-dominated era. Her diverse background in journalism and literature offered her unique insights into the complexities faced by young women during her time, often finding expression in her characters' journeys. This depth of understanding informs Patty's evolution throughout the novel, which serves as a reflection of Wells's own aspirations and struggles as an author. "Patty Blossom" is highly recommended for readers seeking a nostalgic exploration of youth and self-discovery. Its charming prose and relatable themes resonate across generations, making it a delightful addition to any literary collection. Fans of classic young adult fiction and those interested in early feminist discourse will find Wells's work both engaging and thought-provoking.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (30)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length5 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
11CHAPTER XI
2CHAPTER II
12CHAPTER XII
3CHAPTER III
13CHAPTER XIII
4CHAPTER IV
14CHAPTER XIV
5CHAPTER V
15CHAPTER XV
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER VI
16CHAPTER XVI
7CHAPTER VII
17CHAPTER XVII
8CHAPTER VIII
18CHAPTER XVIII
9CHAPTER IX
19CHAPTER XIX
10CHAPTER X
A CHAIN OF EVIDENCE (Murder Mystery Classic)Carolyn Wells7h 32m$1.99 · $0.00
THE CLUE (Murder Mystery Classic) (Annotated)Carolyn Wells8h 4m3.5 (864)$2 · $0.00
Childhood Essentials Library - Carolyn Wells Edition: 29 Novels & 150+ Poems, Stories, Fables & Charades for Children (Illustrated) (Annotated)Carolyn Wells172h 3m$2 · $0.00
TWO LITTLE WOMEN – Complete Trilogy (Children's Classics Series) (Annotated)Carolyn Wells20h$2 · $0.00
Murder in the Bookshop (Annotated)Carolyn Wells8h 59m4.1 (10)$2 · $0.00
Marjorie's Life and Adventures – 5 Children's Books in One Volume (Annotated)Carolyn Wells30h 45m$2 · $0.00
DETECTIVE FLEMING STONE Complete Series: 17 Mystery Classics in One Volume (Annotated)Carolyn Wells126h 31m4.3 (10)$2 · $0.00
THE MAN WHO FELL THROUGH THE EARTH (Murder Mystery Classic) (Annotated)Carolyn Wells8h 11m3.5 (129)$2 · $0.00
MURDER MYSTERY COLLECTION: Detective Fleming Stone Mysteries, Complete Pennington Wise Series, Sherlock Holmes Cases & Many More (Annotated)Carolyn Wells302h 22m$2 · $0.00
DETECTIVE PENNINGTON WISE - Complete Murder Mystery Series (Annotated)Carolyn Wells44h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Bride of a MomentCarolyn Wells7h 30m3.7 (18)$7 · $0.00
The Mark of CainCarolyn Wells8h 12m3.5 (57)$7 · $0.00
The Curved BladesCarolyn Wells7h 34m$7 · $0.00
Anybody But AnneCarolyn Wells7h 14m3.6 (139)$7 · $0.00
The Moss MysteryCarolyn Wells2h 46m3.6 (20)$7 · $0.00
The Doorstep MurdersCarolyn Wells7h 56m$7 · $0.00
Who Killed Caldwell?Carolyn Wells7h 18m$2 · $0.00
The ClueCarolyn Wells7h 15m3.5 (862)$7 · $0.00
Deep Lake MysteryCarolyn Wells7h 43m3.4 (100)$7 · $0.00
The Skeleton at the FeastCarolyn Wells7h 47m3.5 (11)$7 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m4.5 (58K)$8 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett11h 23m4.5 (189.9K)$29 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m4.7 (344)$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m4.6 (1.1K)$12 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
Arctic WitnessHeather Woodhaven5h 46m4.6 (985)$12 · $0.00
Following the TrailLynette Eason6h 35m4.6 (2.3K)$12 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m4.6 (558)$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m4.6 (588)$24 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m4.6 (545)$12 · $0.00
Her Brand of JusticeB.J. Daniels6h 48m4.6 (1.3K)$12 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m4.6 (706)$24 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m4.7 (299)$12 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m4.6 (751)$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m4.6 (409)$17 · $0.00
Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m4.6 (425)$24 · $0.00
Ironwood, a Fae Universe SeriesAlessa Thorn26h 57m4.6 (835)$30 · $0.00
Ready to ProtectValerie Hansen5h 38m4.6 (981)$24 · $0.00
Searching For EvidenceCarol J. Post6h 21m4.6 (552)$24 · $0.00
New Beginnings at Lullbury BayGeorgia Hill6h 59m4.6 (422)$13 · $0.00
You may also like
Breaking StarsJ. Sterling8h 38m4.1 (4.6K)$20
A Snowy River SummerStella Quinn13h 3m4.3 (483)$33 · $0.00
Purple StateDana Perino14h 46m4.2 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
Stone BridgesCarla Neggers9h4.1 (2.2K)$25 · $0.00
Something in the WineTricia Stringer10h 25m4.2 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
Welcome Me to Willoughby CloseKate Hewitt7h 46m4.0 (2.3K)$17
Fix Her UpTessa Bailey9h 59m3.7 (236.2K)$29 · $0.00
Anne of AvonleaLucy Maud Montgomery9h 2m4.3 (284.2K)Free
The Girlfriend StageMegan Walker, Janci Patterson9h 42m3.9 (1.8K)$20
The Holiday HeartbreakerMaisey Yates12h 14m4.1 (1.2K)$29 · $0.00
Hook, Line, and SinkerTessa Bailey10h 10m4.0 (561.5K)$29 · $0.00
The Love ShackLori Foster10h 55m3.9 (2.1K)$29 · $0.00
Hot For PreacherAnne Marsh9h 15m4.1 (471)$26 · $0.00
Don't Tempt MeLori Foster11h 34m4.0 (5.2K)$29 · $0.00
'Tis the SeasonRobyn Carr6h 30m4.2 (7.7K)$24 · $0.00
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' SweetshopJenny Colgan8h 32m4.1 (15.6K)$26 · $0.00
The River HouseCarla Neggers8h 57m4.0 (1.9K)$29 · $0.00
Something SweeterCandis Terry8h 35m3.9 (1K)$26 · $0.00
The Relationship Mechanic: A spicy small town black sapphic rom comKarmen Lee7h 39m3.6 (1.3K)$26 · $0.00
Sweet as Pumpkin PieSarah Hadley Brook5h 21m$4.50 · $0.00