Questionable reporting and production
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“I listened to it all.
I didn't know where Alana began, and Simon ended. The lines between the subject and the narrator are tragically blurred. I can't believe the production team didn't raise this before beginning. In part seven, the narrative moves from a friend processing her grief after Alana's suicide to Simon's isolation in San Francisco. At that point, inserting his experience felt profane. I could not bridge the gap.
The production uses Alana's charged journal entries compulsively and repetitively.
With a background in design and tech, what are Simon's credentials for analyzing a young woman's journals? The production suffers from an absence of professional voices. The discussion with Dr. Hillary McBride comes too late and is insufficient for a serious subject. While listening, I wondered about schizophrenia, given Alana's age, religiosity, and suicidal ideation.
In the end, it's telling that only glowing reviews are visible.”Read full review »
Dreid63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/12/24
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“"Dear Alana" is a story that some people (and institutions) have clearly wanted to bury, but in the end, it becomes evident that while Alana Chen may have passed away, her voice and spirit are more alive than ever.
I thought I knew what I was getting into with "Dear Alana," but...”Read full review »
TheWrongWriter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
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“Binge listened and really loved the story telling. The narrator’s connection makes it that much more visceral. I found parts of it hard and painful to listen to, seeing the pain religion causes first hand. But it is compelling and a must listen.”
CGPrn01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“i’m finally three episodes in and hooked. if you come from a religious background you’ll love this. the host is super amazing too, i feel like we would be bffs. he paints a great picture.”
Bennny Camp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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