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Is there anything you would change about this book?

The book is great!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anna is delightful. Soft, real and increasingly strong.

What does Clare Corbett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narrator is wonderful. I love the different accents she uses.

Do you think A Parcel for Anna Browne needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Why not?

Any additional comments?

The editing in this narration is terrible. It is full of repetitions like a scratched record, and it is distracting and annoying. This is the worst-edited audiobook I have had since using Audible.

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Mysterious

everyone knows that I am a massive Miranda Dickinson fan so I'm really not sure why it took me so long to read this book. I actually ended up dipping in and out of it for about 3 months! In the end, I abandoned my paperback and downloaded the audiobook so I could enjoy Miranda's beautiful writing on my commute to and from work. there were a couple of issues with the audiobook repeating chunks of text but apart from that, I loved having this story read to me, it actually felt all the better that the mornings and evenings are a bit dark and miserable at the moment because I was cosy in my car with Anna Browne and her mysterious parcels!

I really warmed to Anna as a character. I loved watching her transformation over the course of the book, this was the best bit for me. She starts off as a shy and retiring character, happy with her lot in life but then she becomes so much more than this. Where she was at the beginning of the book and where she was at the end of the book are both totally relatable and that is definitely one thing I love about Miranda's characters. There are some fab friendships in this book as well, the Yorkshire guy who lives in her building, the friend at work who she gossips with and many more, so definitely something for everyone here. I did love the little Yorkshire additions to the book because of the Yorkshire friend, I have to say, but then I am biased!

I liked the fact that this book was set in London but also featured details about other places in the UK. Sometimes when books focus on London, they miss out the rest of this diverse country entirely and so I really liked that. And on to the mystery of the parcels. I have to say, i wasn't entirely convinced by the parcels, I did try to put on my whimsical head but I kept having this feeling that if I were on the reception desk of a major building in London and i received a mysterious package, I would assume it was dangerous. If the parcels continued, I think I would be calling the police. As time went on, however, I did warm to the mystery sender, and when that sender was revealed, everything made sense. I did love the big reveal i have to say-you're in for a treat there! My favourite package was obviously the shoes!

All in all this was an enjoyable read. It is a hefty book and so it was much easier when i switched to the audiobook version! If you're looking for something to snuggle up with this winter, this is definitely a heart warming read. if you're a fan of a shorter books then this one may be a bit much for you but if you're a Miranda fan already then you definitely have to give this a go. Now I have an overwhelming desire to send some parcels and make someone happy!

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Anna finds herself!!

This book was very long and grew to a climax but the ending was a bit of a let down.

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heart warning lovely story

This is a really lovely book with a really nice story. It's probably not for the sort of person who likes a lot of drama but it's a nice change.

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Parcels aplenty

Loved the thrill of Anna's parcels and the mystery of the sender. Cinderella story?!

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A case for Nanny Ogg

Would you listen to A Parcel for Anna Browne again? Why?

Defiantly. A brilliant story on many levels.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Shenice Wilson she made me laugh. Probably due to Clare Corbets fantastic narration. She glides from character to character seamlessly. Eventually I warmed to Anna. Watching her grow was heart warming.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I don't want to spoil the story so I will just say one with her mother, one with her boss and and one at the end.

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

I will next time i am feeling ill it will improve how I feel

Any additional comments?

Its a story, a puzzle and its full of life lessons. Well worth a read.

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lovely, uplifting, story

I really enjoyed the book. it was uplifting and entertaining. NOT a single repetition, worth the money!

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Heartwarmingly Beautiful!

This was my first experience of an audible book. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and I just couldn't stop listening to it. An amazing journey from beginning to end. Read superbly by Clare Corbett. I'm just so sad it's finished!

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coulng really get into it

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

voices maybe.....faster storyline.....i dont know ...

Has A Parcel for Anna Browne put you off other books in this genre?

not really just this one

Would you be willing to try another one of Clare Corbett’s performances?

i would try.......

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment

Any additional comments?

no additional comments

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Worst editing i have heard yet

What would have made A Parcel for Anna Browne better?

The book left no lasting impression simply because i spent the whole time waiting for the next appalling editing mistake. How can it be allowed to be deemed a "finished product" when it has been edited so badly? A very frustrating listen.

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