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Moon Tiger
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie, Thomas Judd
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Barbie
- 08-11-18
Wonderful!
Penelope lLively’s writing is just luminous,and beautifully narrated. Catching the characters just perfectly. A worthy Booker Prize winner, one of the best.
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- Jessica
- 10-06-20
Richly evocative and poignant
One of those books where the protagonist is deeply unlikeable and in spite of this you end up loving her. Some absolutely beautiful passages and overall a richly poignant journey through one woman's life.
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- NGomperts
- 13-11-21
Superb!
I enjoyed every minute. A short, succinct novel, witty and edgy but never indulgent. I used to know fabulous bright women Claudia's generation. Penelope Lively brought their richness back to me. Full of insights on sibling competitiveness and those who know that they are indeed superior to you.
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- Mrs S P Wright
- 20-07-21
Confusing
I found it hard to follow the rambling plot, I managed to finish the book but it really wasn’t for me. Narrator did a good job.