Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
The Restoration of Otto Laird
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
99p for the first 3 months
The Restoration of Otto Laird
Buy Now for £13.00
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
Otto Laird is outraged . . .The peaceful, if slightly bemused, existence of this elderly, retired architect is rudely interrupted when he learns that his most significant and revolutionary building, Marlowe House, a 1960s tower block council estate in south London is to be demolished.
Determined to do everything in his power to save the building, Otto returns to London for the first time in 25 years. As he explores his past, ponders his present and considers the future - for himself and his building - Otto embarks on a most remarkable journey, one that will change everything he ever thought he knew about himself and those closest to him.
Funny, moving and heart-warming, this is a novel featuring one of the most endearing protagonists you will ever meet, whose story will stay with you long after you hear the final page.
Critic reviews
More from the same
Narrator
What listeners say about The Restoration of Otto Laird
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jan
- 09-02-15
Touching and heart felt
Beautifully narrated, the story is emotional and fluid in its journey. Beautiful. A joy to read, completely loved this book
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ms S Grierson
- 22-01-15
Suprisingly engaging
I didn't think that I was going to like this... But it is moving, insightful, intelligent and engaging. Highly recommend.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- AnotherReader
- 26-07-15
Engaging, elegant and eloquent.
Where does The Restoration of Otto Laird rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Though audiobooks that might be termed 'literary realism' are a relatively new genre for me in terms of audiobooks, 'The restoration of Otto Laird' has convinced me that it is a genre to which I will often return. It is a little hard to judge such things, but this is certainly amongst the most moving audiobooks I have heard.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Restoration of Otto Laird?
A falling snow-flake and its connection to a memory, though it would be too revealing to say more than this.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The opening was both entertaining and cleverly done, instantly setting up the enigmatic and engaging central character.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I rarely wish to break up well-told stories, so yes, I would have liked to listen in one sitting - though it is perhaps a little long for such things. Further, being episodic and relaxed in pace, it was not spoilt the occasional break.
Any additional comments?
The narration is a thoroughly committed one, a beautifully-judged performance. The pace, intonation, voicings and cadence are considered, compelling, and excellently done.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!