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How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House
- Narrated by: Danielle Vitalis
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021
Audiofile Earphones Award Winner 2021
In Baxter's Beach, Barbados, Lala's grandmother, Wilma, tells the story of the one-armed sister, a cautionary tale about what happens to girls who disobey their mothers.
For Wilma, it's the story of a wilful adventurer, who ignores the warnings of those around her, and suffers as a result.
When Lala grows up, she sees it offers hope - of life after losing a baby in the most terrible of circumstances and marrying the wrong man.
And Mira Whalen? It's about keeping alive, trying to make sense of the fact that her husband has been murdered and she didn't get the chance to tell him that she loved him after all.
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is the powerful, intense story of three marriages and of a beautiful island paradise where, beyond the white sand beaches and the wealthy tourists, lies poverty, menacing violence and the story of the sacrifices some women make to survive.
Critic reviews
"Rare is the first book that reveals the writer fully formed, the muscles and sinews of her sentences firm and taut, the voice distinctly her own." (Washington Post)
"A bright new star. Cherie Jones draws us with skill, delicacy and glorious style into a vortex of Bajan lives on the edge." (Diana Evans)
"A hard-hitting and unflinching novel from a bold new writer." (Bernardine Evaristo)
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- alexandra
- 23-04-23
Absolutely beautiful story telling
Devastating. One of the most talented story tellers I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Narration very skilled too. Loved it.
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- Miss B K M Jones
- 03-09-22
Deeply moving
This is one of those books that when you finish it you have to sit and stare at the wall for a bit.
Brilliant storytelling, beautifully performed. Heartwrenching.
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- Christine Little
- 21-10-21
Amazing in every way
Fantastically read and a truly gripping and moving story. Wonderful depiction of Island life and the struggles and violent side of it's native population.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-10-21
Beautifully narrated, grim subject matter
I loved this relentlessly dark novel. The lyricism of the prose somewhat alleviated the all too real subject. I hope Lala found happiness
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-21
A beautiful chilling story.
I thought this book was beautifully written and very well read. I miss it now.
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- NutShell
- 06-07-21
I absolutely love this
Just listen... an amazing story that's narrated perfectly. I can not recommend it highly enough.
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- pamela a.
- 21-07-21
Grim but somehow beautiful
A tough listen, a heart wrenching story of life beyond the beautiful beaches of Barbados. Superb narration. The hopeless lives of these characters is shocking. This is an excellent book despite the sadness and violence.
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- issymf
- 14-04-21
Incredible
Absolutely incredible. Very dark themes but deftly wielded to craft a stunning and unforgettable story.
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- Tracy m
- 11-08-21
gripping
a dark but gripping story expertly woven between characters. excellent narration . would highly recommended .
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- Matthew Charles Ryde
- 27-10-21
Harrowing but extremely engrossing
I almost stopped listening half way through as I found the story so challenging. There is no respite from the desperate sadness of it all. However I did continue to the end and I’m glad I did. It brings no joy but it does stay with you and give you so much to think about. Brilliantly narrated.
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