Er...brilliantly written, but did i want to know ?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, couldnt put it down, yet so frustrating that even the breakout didnt make up for it

If you’ve listened to books by Hilary Mantel before, how does this one compare?

How did she get from this to the joyous Cromwell

What didn’t you like about Sandra Duncan’s performance?

Didnt like the male voice, clipped and gratey may have reflected the story, but enough already!

If this book were a film would you go see it?

Depends on the actors

Any additional comments?

Worth reading but ... Dont know, feel worthy that i got to the end but so well written.

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A Great Listen

My first Hilary Mantel book apart from the Wolf Hall trilogy. I really enjoyed it. I like fiction that depicts human nature, the invisible strands that bind people together and the secrets they keep. I was not disappointed in anyway. A well thought out story with characters demonstrate strengths and weaknesses and some who aren't that likeable. Extremely well read by the narrator who really captured the different people. I will now explore other Mantel books to read and to listen to.

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Wide ranging and engrossing

Well plotted, the South African parts were the most vivid. Credible characters and structure.

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Slow to start but loved it once got into it

Found it hard to get into at first but couldn’t stop listening at the end. There is a sadness at the heart of the story but we only learn about it half way through. Very real understated characters.

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This such a beautiful book

I've never read or listened to anything by Hilary Mantel before. Her description of feelings and events are so beautiful drawn, moving away from the words that are used endless to describe pain and loss. She reminds me of Steinbeck.. Brilliant. Can't wait to listen to more.

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Disappointed in the end.

Having
read and enjoyed other works by Mantel, I was disappointed in this one. Characters flat, and plot end a damp sqibb.

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Not Mantel's best!

What did you like best about A Change of Climate? What did you like least?

'A Change Of Climate' is a family saga that challenges the reader to think about faith or a lack of it without prejudice. Mantel encourages questions about God and human relationships, about faith, fear of rejection, being 'good', suffering and guilt. She especially prompts us to think about how our actions have consequences. I didn't like the parts where Mantel becomes overly descriptive and slows the story to a point where I would find my mind wandering!

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have explored more fully the reasons and consequences of Ralph's affair.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Some of the accents were a little weak.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

Yes.

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Enthralling

Having read ‘Wolf Hall’ (3 times) and ‘Bring up the Bodies’; I was interested in the change of story setting and living where this one is set intrigued me. This story did not disappoint, I enjoyed the clarity of the sinuous language which often made images pop in my head like a sudden memory. The narration was superb and the story was so multi layered it felt like an immersive experience. Will read the rest of her catalogue with anticipation

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The weave of the story

Well developed characters, in two contrasting cultures. Wonderfully descriptive sections that bring you right into the characters’ lives. Underrated book by an exceptional author. She is missed.

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Takes a While

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was OK.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The African parts when the book finally got to it.

How could the performance have been better?

Less mouth noises in the recording.

Could you see A Change of Climate being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

No.

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