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- sally smith
- 03-10-18
loved it.
Rosie Thomas weaves wonderful stories. she has such range as well each one is different
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- GWright
- 25-11-16
Just brilliant!
Oh what a book- I enjoyed it so much and feel a real sense of loss when it finished.
So beautifully read too - which made it so special.
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- Ninamm
- 09-12-13
Forbidden love story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I really enjoyed this long audiobook. If you are a fan of a long listen, this is a really good find. Loved the narrator and found the story, though a bit slow at times, really compelling.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I enjoyed all the different charaters, it was nice having people from different countries and finding out about their customs and traditions. I liked Constance, but really liked the lap dancer charachter the best.
What does Eva Haddon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I loved the narrator. Great voice, I am so picky about who I listen too, it was great to find a new one I liked!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! But it was too long for me to manage that!
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- rezwana
- 14-07-13
blaming others for how we feel.....
Would you consider the audio edition of Constance to be better than the print version?
I love the tones the expression of a brillant readers voice. It allows me to fully relax a feel the story,flow into it with my imagination. If i had read it for myself ,i would have had to engage my brain ,rather deeply enjoying the audio book on a sensory level
Who was your favorite character and why?
constance,the outsider,the black sheep.I always love when a character reflacts on their life and makes peace with themselves and life.
What about Eva Haddon’s performance did you like?
Eva has a gentle expressive voice,which was easy to listen to
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes