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The Year of Taking Chances
- Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
It's New Year's Eve, and at a house party, three women bond over dodgy cocktails and fortune cookies, and vow to make this year their best one yet. But as the months unfold, Gemma, Saffron, and Caitlin find themselves tested to their limits. Under pressure, they are each forced to rethink their lives. But dare they take a chance on something new?
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- Michele Ellen Colasuono
- 11-03-15
A Great Listen
Yet another delightful book by Lucy. She has this fantastic ability of seamlessly entwining her characters lives together without you really noticing. I wasn't sure about the narrator at the beginning but I quickly decided that she brought the book to life gently and effortlessly. Being laid up with a bad back I found the narration rather soothing and the story line, whilst a little predictable in places, was still a great listen. As I expected fabulous characters brought to life by Lucy, I can visualise them all! If your looking for a way to chillax and unwind I would certainly recommend finding a comfy chair, putting in your earphones, closing your eyes and then just listen. Perfect 😃
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- Ann D
- 21-03-15
Pleasant!
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This is a pleasant enough novel. It didn't really go anywhere though and was predictable. In the last few chapters, I was just wanting to get to the end, so I could move on to the next book, rather than care about what happened (never a good thing). I suppose that was due to it being a bit bland by then. Its worth noting that if I don't enjoy a book, I usually just discard it and move on. I didn't in this case because the characters were pleasent enough and I expected more to happen.
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- Emmabyrne
- 21-02-15
Excellent listen - feel good
Great book - nothing less than expected from this author , was not disappointed in the slightest. Bring on the next one .
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- kisag_queen
- 16-07-16
Absolutely Average Chit Lit
This audio book is very easy on the ears. I guess it would be perfect for listening on the beach or by the pool. It certainly doesn't ask anything of the listener and gives very little in return.
I will not be seeking anything else from this author or narrator.
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- Expat with Kids
- 17-07-15
Very entertaining
Would you listen to The Year of Taking Chances again? Why?
If you like books that end with "The love of my life", this is for you. A classic chick lit and a great entertaining read for the summer. Not too much romance and a great deal of entrepreneurship. Throw in some fashion, a celebrity, a husband and an ex and it's a perfect mix. Will never read fortune cookies the same way again.
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- Emma Christie
- 14-06-15
enjoyable story
Loved this book. This is the first Lucy Diamond book I have read or listened to and I will now be listening to many more!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-02-21
Odd narration
The story was fun and characters engaging. I enjoyed the uplifting positive female relationships.
However the narration was distracting. She had a perfectly nice voice but emphasised words inappropriately and mispronounced many. This ruined the enjoyment for me.
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- Donna P.
- 07-06-15
Fantastic feel good book
Well narrated, believable characters and story . Didn't want it to end . Highly recommend.
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- julie
- 03-06-15
Amazing
This was such a lovely book, had me hooked from the beginning, it had me laughing and crying, just amazing
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- Karen Currie
- 04-06-15
Good story - engaging central characters
Would you listen to The Year of Taking Chances again? Why?
Yes, I would listen to this story again, I got to know the characters and I enjoyed the twists and turns in their lives - they were believable.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
I enjoyed the times when the girls were working together
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was moved when Spencer become ill
Any additional comments?
Well worth a read/listen
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