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A Little Love Song
- Narrated by: Michelle Magorian
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction
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Full of love and hope in dark times - more please!
- By Anonymous User on 18-03-22
Summary
It is the summer of 1943, and war continues to rage. For Rose and her sister Diana, it’s a time of independence and self-discovery as they find first loves.
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- Mrs Miggins
- 31-01-14
Heartwarming
If you could sum up A Little Love Song in three words, what would they be?
Heartwarming, wartime, romance
What other book might you compare A Little Love Song to, and why?
It reminded me of 'Part of the Furniture' by Mary Wesley (another excellent book). It had the same authentic wartime feel, many of the themes were similar and the style of the books were alike.
Which character – as performed by Michelle Magorian – was your favourite?
Mad Hilda. I thought her story, which runs parallel to that of the heroine, was desperately moving. Although fictional, I am sure that the author based Hilda's story on real life events as I have heard accounts of women suffering the same fate in the early twentieth century. It makes you realise how things have changed for the better in the last one hundred years.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Definitely.
Any additional comments?
An easy to listen to, well written story with a strong sense of the period.
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- Sigrin
- 04-11-13
A book that gives you a hug
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, It was heartwarmaing
What was one of the most memorable moments of A Little Love Song?
Rose, the quintessential english rose
Have you listened to any of Michelle Magorian’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Only watch Goodnight Mr Tom, Its in a similar vein
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- mosses farmhouse
- 07-01-21
Enjoyable, well-written WW2 love story
A lovely little book. Good story and great characterisation.
I read it because another reviewer said the novel was akin to Mary Wesley's "Part of the Furniture", which is one of my favourites!
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- Sarah
- 12-06-20
Still a favourite
I read this a number of years ago so rediscovering it on audible has been a delight. Michelle Magorian gives a wonderful performance and the story still brings me joy
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- Harriet D
- 20-05-19
Wonderful
Beautifully written and beautifully read...this is a delight from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
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- Nabeshin
- 24-01-19
fantasticly wonderful
a wonderful writer / storyteller
fantastic story one draw back not enough stars this needs more stars ...
this story i have read 100 times now finaly listend to i have and will recomend it to anyone
this story leaves me feeling so happy and peaceful i would love to know what happens to some afterwould but i laugh out loud i smile and mutter to myself like a mad woman because i get so involed and absorbed by this story
i would love to see it as a film x then i can own it in paper audio and film x and go over it 1000 more times
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- Moonglotexas
- 05-11-13
Honest and heartwarming, comfort read!
If you could sum up A Little Love Song in three words, what would they be?
Love in its complexities
What was one of the most memorable moments of A Little Love Song?
Rose's first dance is a hysterical story that will live long after the book as well as her hours in the bookshop.
Which character – as performed by Michelle Magorian – was your favorite?
That's a tricky one, I appreciate Rose's spunk and Alec's sensibility and openness.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Every moment is so honest, you cringe, blush, laugh and love with the characters, you move with them.
Any additional comments?
Delicious book, to be served as comfort. It isn't unpredictable or twisty just honest and lovely!