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Better Together
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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- Kaz
- 21-11-12
Great Book!
Another great story by Sheila O'flanagan. I would definitely recommend this. A great narrator really easy to listen too - she has a lovely Irish accent. 5*
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- Ann D
- 08-08-15
Fabulous. I love this author.
Where does Better Together rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Certainly one of th best in this genre. I suppose it is chic lit, but its so beautiful written. The characters have great depth. There are many intelligent threads and not a word is wasted. I not big on chic lit. Therefore, the cover and title of this book made me pass it over for a while. I finally purchased it after loving another of O'Flanagan's entitled He's Got to
Go. It was so good that I wanted more written by her. I realise now that I will buy, and probably love, everything she writes.
Any additional comments?
I have listened to this narrator before, but she was faultless.
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- Irene O'Toole
- 20-10-20
Lovely story...easy to listen to ...
Well written and narrated story..secrets and drama..easy to listen to. I liked it. A relaxing book..feel good after finishing this.
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- Adam
- 04-08-15
A lovely listen - Wonderful Irish Narraror
Would you consider the audio edition of Better Together to be better than the print version?
As I don't get time to read, I always opt for the audio version so I can listen it it in the car when driving for work
What was one of the most memorable moments of Better Together?
Hearing the story unfold of Pauldy o'Malley and past events
What does Aoife MacMahon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
She was marvellous! Distinctive accents for each of the characters and told the story beautifully - a joy to listen too. She is on a par with Caroline Lennon whom is also superb
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Nothing specifically without giving the plot away - well worth a listen though
Any additional comments?
I did find the first few chapters a little rambling and I could see myself drifting off in parts but then the main crux of the book kicked in and I was hooked. I listened to the whole book in a few days!
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- Louise7
- 20-10-18
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It was an ok listen but I wouldn’t recommend it. I have listened to better books by Marian Keyes.
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- Jan
- 07-10-12
Don't waste your credit
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
A better storyline
Has Better Together turned you off from other books in this genre?
No I love Sheila O'Flanagans books I buy everything she writes this one just did not do it.
What about Aoife MacMahon’s performance did you like?
Everything she was great.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Better Together?
The first few chapters were painful.
Any additional comments?
The book is certainly not addictive it was a struggle for the first half.
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