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Old God's Time

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Old God's Time

By: Sebastian Barry
Narrated by: Stephen Hogan
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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
TWICE WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR

'A masterpiece' Sunday Times
'Stunning' LIZ NUGENT
'Extraordinary' Irish Times

Tom Kettle, a retired policeman, and widower, is settling into the quiet of his new home in Dalkey, overlooking the sea.

His solitude is interrupted when two former colleagues turn up at his door to ask about a traumatic, decades-old case. A case that Tom never quite came to terms with. And his peace is further disturbed when his new neighbour, a mysterious young mother, asks for his help.

A beautiful, haunting novel, in which nothing is quite as it seems, Old God's Time is an unforgettable exploration of family, loss and love

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Not so humdrum. Different to your every day read. Like stepping into someone else’s mind, as they near the end of their journey.

Loved the story and the way it was shared

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Stunning piece of work! Hauntingly captivating in depiction of grief - so beautifully written it wounds.

The wonderful narration meshes perfectly.


Wow!

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Barry's prose, so soft, you sink in and it devours you. That Irish writing, oh yes.
And a glorious reader too.

Sad but oh so beautiful.

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Bought this book after seeing it recommended on TV programme Between The Covers. It is absolutely beautiful and such an incredible understanding of grief. One of my favourite books…..ever!

Fabulous

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Wonderfully written in Barry's descriptive and unmistakable style. As someone familiar with the location and times and subjects of the story I found the readers performance of it truly captivating. in my opinion a master piece by both author, performer and the team behind who are inevitable involved and often forgotten. I will definitely listen to again despite it's heart rending themes.

Brilliant says it all!

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