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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MASTERPIECE OF THE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE GENRE

'The effect is powerful: here is naked obsession, sulfurous, total, scarcely possible to live with' FINANCIAL TIMES

'The reader looks on with mingled shock and fascination. A tour de force' NEW YORK TIMES

'A taut, sinister tale of erotic obsession' VANITY FAIR

'Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.'

Damage, Josephine Hart's debut novel, an international bestseller, filmed with Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche, now takes its proper place as a Virago Modern Classic. It is the gripping story of a man's desperate obsession and scandalous love affair. He is a man who appears to have everything: wealth, a beautiful wife and children, and a prestigious political career in Parliament. But his life lacks passion, and his aching emptiness drives him to an all-consuming and ultimately catastrophic relationship with his son's fiancée.

'A remarkable first novel of awesome accomplishment and quite startling psychological insight' RUTH RENDELL

©1991 Josephine Hart (P)1996 Lord Saatchi Classics Contemporary Contemporary Romance Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Romance Fiction
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Only after listening the second time did I hear a fuller picture. Firstly of a pathetic old man but now, not so much but yearning.

Second thoughts

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Brilliantly written, achingly sad, excellently read audiobook.
The story lives within and emerges again and again.

Brilliantly written

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Would you listen to Damage again? Why?

Yes. It's so twisted, in a good way, I'm sure ill catch even more second time around

What other book might you compare Damage to, and why?

9 1/2 weeks is the only comparison I can think of, and that is meant with respect.

What about Jeremy Irons’s performance did you like?

Absolutely everything. He has the grit, darkness and depth to carry off so many characters. I had a clear mental picture of every individual. Very spicy.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I'm not normally into romance stories but this one was so bent and twisted, it was captivating to the end. I only chose it because Irons was the narrator, but hell I'm glad I did. Smut written with class. Fantastic!

Jeremy Irons makes a first class narrator

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This is a wonderful story of treachery, obsession and love and is beautifully voiced by Jeremy Irons. The ecstasy and pain of Stephen’s relationship with Anna envelops you in this performance. A brilliant listen.

Beautiful brutal love story

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A compelling and interesting listen. Would definately recommend if you love an impossible love story.

The father in this family is the main character played by Irons. I suppose most would call it a mid life crisis culminating in a tragic accident that robs Irons character of all he holds dear. A compelling read.

I loved it and will revisit it in the future.



Narration, I must say is I personally loved Jeremy Irons narration and from now on will be seeking out more books narrated by him.

5*

Damage

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