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The Wonder
- Narrated by: Tara Egan-Langley
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
A major film from the makers of Normal People and Room, starring Florence Pugh and streaming on Netflix.
Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and well. A nurse, sent to investigate whether she is a fraud, meets a journalist hungry for a story . . .
Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, Emma Donoghue's The Wonder – inspired by numerous European and North American cases of 'fasting girls' between the sixteenth century and the twentieth – is a psychological thriller about a child's murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes.
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- rika
- 20-03-23
Wonderful!
I have read other books by Emma Donoghue, and very much enjoyed them. This is my first audible listen to her work and the experience was great from beginning to end. The story is powerful and the characters portrayed fabulously by the narrator who’s abilities to invoke feelings moved me deeply.
I highly recommend the Wonder and look forward to hearing Tara Egan-Langley again.
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- Dr S Williams
- 06-12-22
Fantastic
As good as the film of the book. I thought Both fantastic. Great story, beautifully read.
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- Ronit Pressler
- 01-12-22
Fantastic book.
Loved it. Beautifully read as well. One of the book you don’t want to end.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-22
The Wonder - Tara Egan-Langley narratir
Having recently read the hardback of Emma Donoghue's The Wonder, given all the hype for the film, I was intrigued to experience the narration of same. I wasn't disappointed, Tara Egan-Langley as a narrator transported me to a a new level and gave such an insight to this story, totally captivating me. The audiobook is spellbinding from beginning to end, truly a must. I look forward to hearing more from this insightful narrator. Gemma
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- Ally Bunbury
- 05-12-22
Storytelling at its best
Though the story was bleak at times, the voice of Tara Egan Langley, soothing and commanding, allowed for safe listening as we were gently carried to a calm, satisfying completion. Tara’s voice range is quite incredible - from tiny Anna all the way to the ships Chaplin. Bravo Emma, Bravo Tara - the perfect team 💛
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- Margot
- 29-11-22
really enjoyed it
Bit slow to get going but an excellent story. Very good narration with gentle Irish accent.
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- Sarah
- 14-01-23
Stunning and the best narration I have ever heard
One of the best books I have heard in a long time. The story is gripping and engaging, the narration was simply outstanding, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was a full cast reading this in perfect accents for each character. Exceptional. Stunning. Hugely recommended.
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- H Martin-Burns
- 24-01-23
Difficult Subject
Not a happy read but an interesting look at religion at the heart of Ireland in the late 1800s. It is frightening to think that families may have endured trauma like this and covered up with a veil of piety.
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