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Seven Days of Us
- Narrated by: Jilly Bond
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
The joyful, sharply observed and life-affirming Christmas story for fans of One Day. Also a Radio 2 Bookclub pick.
It's Christmas and for one whole week the Birch family is gathering under one roof.
Olivia, the eldest daughter, has returned from treating an epidemic abroad and must go into quarantine for seven days.
Her mother says it's the perfect opportunity to spend some 'quality time' together.
Her younger sister wholeheartedly disagrees.
Her father isn't allowed an opinion - but is determined to offer one anyway.
When no one can leave the house, and no one can enter, life for the Birches feels like an eternity.
Especially when they're all harbouring secrets.
One of whom is about to come knocking at their door....
Critic reviews
"One of the best books of the year." (Hello!)
"I loved this comic drama...the plot is genius...and the results are hilarious and touching." (Daily Mail)
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- mitchell bell
- 02-01-21
Entertaining
An entertaining Christmas read. Particularly stirring for Christmas 2020 with quarantine and being maybe just a bit too close to family.
Would recommend for a warm cosy easy read
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- V Houghton
- 15-12-19
thoughtful fun with a lovely mix of characters
I am reading this book for my book club. Its been a lovely mix of characters, family challenges, realisations and good old fashioned story telling.
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- 29-12-20
so relevant to today and CV19
I found the book moving on many levels, particularly as I volunteer in Africa myself. Some of the story was A BIT contrived......surely as a doctor Olivia must have known she was pregnant for instance. I'm passing it on to friends.
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- Ann D
- 10-12-19
I loved it!
I really enjoyed listening to this book. I wonder if perhaps those who didn’t like it, wrongly expected a lighthearted Christmas tale. This is an original story of a family thrust together for a sustained period over Christmas. Personal issues abound. Each of the characters are well drawn and engaging. I have occasionally found Jilly Bond unsuitable as a narrator, but I think she is perfect for this book and she does a great job.
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- Mrs. Erica Edwards
- 20-12-21
Fabulous Story and Best Performance Ever
Jilly's performance is second to none - don't think I have ever enjoyed an actor's reading of an Audible book more. Loved the story and how all the characters changed. Also loved format of book with different characters' points of view being in each chapter. Found I was laughing out loud at the sarcastic and wry parts. Well done, Francesca - this is an excellent debut.
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- Jackie Ryan
- 03-10-18
sweet
This is just a lovely listen. A book that doesn't require thought. I just really enjoyed this book.
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- red
- 12-12-19
Great story but hard on the ears
I enjoyed the story but the narrating style detracted from my enjoyment of the book. Dubious accents and the characters of Emma and Phoebe sounded like preschool children. What a shame!
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- Rebecca
- 09-03-19
Such a brilliant story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. I had a slow start with it and had to go back to it to properly enjoy it but it was well worth it!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-19
Christmas Novels Should NOT Have Tragic Endings!
Excellent narration, and I enjoyed this steadily building novel until the end. When I didn't. But if you can cope with a bit of tragedy at Christmas, listen to the book!
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- Sarah Maciver
- 04-01-24
Family
Enjoyable read - well read - a few twists and turns - feel good book - thank you will recommend to others
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