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Let Me Be Like Water

By: S. K. Perry
Narrated by: S. K. Perry
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A moving and powerful debut, Let Me Be Like Water is an audiobook simultaneously about nothing and everything: about the humdrum yet extraordinariness of everyday life; of lost and new connections; of loneliness and friendship.

Holly moved to Brighton to escape her grief over the death of her boyfriend, Sam. But now she is here, sitting on a bench, listening to the sea sway...what is supposed to happen next? The solitude she had so craved leaves her feeling wrecked. Stranded. But after she meets Frank, the tide begins to shift. Frank, a retired magician who has experienced his own loss but manages to be there for everyone else. Gradually, as he introduces Holly to a circle of new friends, young and old, all with their own stories of love and grief to share, she begins to learn to live again.

©2018 S.K. Perry (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction
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So much talent. This story about grief, love and friendship is written with so much charm and imagination its impossible to lay aside. There’s bitter pain for the grieving main character but there’s also so much living to do and she finds moments of solace and beauty with new people. Frank is a wonderful character - the magical ringmaster bringing a group of lost people together. I’d read this a long time ago but a second read (the audiobook) was such a treat.

A wonderful story, and narrated so beautifully by the author

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This story is both beautiful in is descriptive language and in the narration of it. I loved getting to know the characters more and just being along for the ride. I felt like I was on the beach too or walking around Brighton town. Reading this came coincidentally at the same time as the anniversary of a loved ones death in my life too and I think it helped. I would love to read more from this author.

Beautifully Narrated

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Loved the story telling and the nuances surrounding grief in youth. The way Perry writes is relatable and evocative.

Absolutely stunning and evocative

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