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A God in Ruins

By: Kate Atkinson
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
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About this listen

Kate Atkinson’s dazzling Life After Life, one of the top-selling adult books of 2014, explored the possibility of infinite chances, as Ursula Todd lived through the turbulent events of the last century again and again.

In A God in Ruins, Atkinson turns her focus on Ursula’s beloved younger brother, Teddy - would-be poet, RAF bomber pilot, husband, and father - as he navigates the perils and progress of the 20th century. For all Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge will be to face living in a future he never expected to have.

A God in Ruins is a masterful companion to Life After Life and will prove once again that Kate Atkinson is one of the finest novelists of our age.

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Editor reviews

A mesmerizing and deeply moving companion book to the 2014 number one best-selling Life After Life, Kate Atkinson brings an enchanting tale with her latest release A God in Ruins, narrated by the captivating Alex Jennings. This extraordinary literary fiction audiobook, full and unabridged, will have you entirely immersed in the beautifully constructed story. Teddy has the chance to re-live his life over and over again. What he chooses to do with this gift is simply incredible. This book will move you, stun you and ultimately change you. Available now from Audible.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was a good follow on from the last book and I like the way it weaved parts together. It was also an excellent historical account and I know have a much better understanding of the Battle of Britian.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Teddy. A hero - enough said

What about Alex Jennings’s performance did you like?

Good pace and characterisation

A good book & excellent historical account

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This is a truly wonderful book by a genius. It's so emotionally engaging. There were scenes that were hard to read but were so beautifully written you had to. My only (tiny) criticism is that I felt a little depressed by the end, no-one has a really wonderful life, or even long periods of happiness.

A master storyteller

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I really enjoyed this novel when I first read it and to listen to this audio book was a great pleasure. The narration is superb. Highly recommended.

Superb narration of an excellent, multi-layered story

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This is the first Kate Atkinson novel I've read and although the chronology of the plot confused me at times it was an entertaining and enlightening read.
The performance by Alex Jennings was excellent.

Well researched and very well written

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Have patience though as there is a lot to the story and lots of information... Worth doing it slowly...

Beautiful!

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