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Ordinary Thunderstorms

Yazan: William Boyd
Seslendiren: John Heffernan
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One May evening in London, as a result of a chance encounter and a split-second decision, the young climatologist Adam Kindred loses everything - home, job, reputation, passport, credit cards, money - never to get them back. With the police and a hit man in merciless pursuit, Adam has no choice but to go underground, joining the ranks of the disappeared, struggling to understand how his life has unravelled so spectacularly. His journey of discovery will take him along the Thames from Chelsea to the sink estates of the East End. On the way he encounters aristocrats, priests, prostitutes and a policewoman - but will he ever find himself again?

© William Boyd 2009 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Heyecan verici
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I absolutely adored this William Boyd novel. It is so different to the previous one by him that I’ve just read, ‘the blue afternoon’, which is possibly my favourite book ever. Ordinary Thunderstorms is so original and innovative and I have to say fantastically read by the narrator. Such an eclectic cast of characters tied together in a very exciting, dramatic and witty story. I really cannot recommend it to you enough. It’s simply brilliant & a wonderful way to spend your time - both author & narrator combine to create a wonderful listen 👍

Simply Wonderful

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Excellent version of one of Boyd’s best novels - captures the characters very well and evokes and excellent mental picture of London

Well balanced version

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The narrator’s pronunciation of names, despite his excellent voice, was absurd. I.e. Lachlan, Lion and Ivo (pronounced as though he was a stick of glue!)

A great yarn as always with William Boyd but…

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This is a gripping listen. throughout. Characters and incidents are described in minute, well-observed detail. The plot only becomes clear at the 3/4 point. Prior to this, the "whydunnit" remains obscure but temptingly complex. John Heffernan narrates with care and great empathy, adding to the subterfuge. I could relate to every character, seethe with anti-corporate indignation and yet still be moved by unexpectedemotions (viz John-Jo and the basset)
Not since WB's "Armadillo" have I enjoyed a novel so much. Recommended without qualification.

Boyd at his best.

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I liked Adam Kindred but felt it out of character that he placed one friend in a refrigerator box and threw him into the sea and then tippped another guy he knew into the sea without remorse. I also do not think that he would have had unprotected sex with a prostitute Mhouse.

a great read but too many anomalies

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