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Strange Flowers
- Narrated by: Donna Anita Nikolaisen
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
In 1973, twenty-year-old Moll Gladney takes a morning bus from her rural home and disappears.
Bewildered and distraught, Paddy and Kit must confront an unbearable prospect: that they will never see their daughter again.
Five years later, Moll returns. What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family’s life forever.
Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today.
Critic reviews
'Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving' David Nicholls
'Exquisite … you will love the quiet world of Paddy & Kit Gladney and all it is their daughter Moll brings to their door. Beautiful' Anne Griffin, author of When All Is Said
'With each new novel Donal Ryan's ink seems to sink deeper into the page. In Strange Flowers he gathers together the fragments of broken lives and makes us something new and beautiful from them' Rónán Hession, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul
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- ncp
- 27-09-20
Wonderful
A total treat of a novel, brilliantly read. One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to! Lyrical but real, entirely believable and perfectly written. Treat yourself- it’s a joy.
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- Ber
- 10-09-20
So good I wished I had written it.
I thought this was a beautiful book . The descriptions the characters and the innate optimism of the writing made listening an uplifting and pleasurable experience. The reader’s voice and inflection enhance Donal Ryan’s excellent writing. I was almost jealous of Donal Ryan ‘s talent and skill in his portrayal of the characters. Highly and genuinely recommended.
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- Mary Catherine
- 19-10-20
An unexpected absolutely delightful book
The only reason my title includes the word ‘unexpected’ is simply because this is my first read from Donal Ryan.
I cannot explain how much I enjoyed this book.,
My mother was born and bred in Tipperary and ventured to London in her late teens. So there was much I could relate to. But ... that aside Donal captures Alexander’s family in London so well. This book made me laugh and cry throughout. And I fell in love with both Paddy and Alexander.
Such a powerful story covering race, religion, loss, love and life.
Also, I can be quite fussy about the narrator. He/she can make or break a book for me. But Donna Nikolaosen was perfect for the story.
Can’t wait to discover more from Mr Ryan,
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- paul doyle
- 02-09-20
Narrator was very good
Narration was good but the story was not to my taste and I found it dull. I would buy more books read by the same narrator.
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- holly bird
- 31-08-20
Beautiful
Loved this book. A lttle bit of humanity woven into the fabric of all that is Ireland.
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- Ross
- 12-11-20
Great read
Read it in two sittings, loved it. Especially enjoyed the reader who was quite superb.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-09-20
Very good book.
Excellent book. Really enjoyed it. Reader excellent. Will definitely read his other books. Thanks so much
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-09-20
Outstandingly Brilliant
I loved every word of this gorgeous book. A beautiful story beautifully told. Treat yourself!
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- rebecca day
- 06-09-22
Wonderful
Such a beautiful meandering story. I found Josh's story and grief palpable. And the love that each character felt for one another was so authentic and touching. The narration was fantastic.
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- Karen
- 26-01-21
Such a joy!
So happy to have found this incredible book! Beautifully written, engaging story, and excellently narrated. Made me weep and filled my heart with love for the vivid characters. So sad it is over, but thankful I have other DR books to enjoy. So grateful for writers this year! Thank you! 🙏🏽🥰
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- agnes hackett
- 09-10-20
Strange Flowers
A beautiful book written with such emotion and love of the land and nature .
Lots of twists and turns, beautifully crafted and intertwined story of love and forbidden love and squinting windows of rural Ireland , and yet a feel of community, of watching out for each other, enduring love.
The words,images dance on the pages, completely immersing one in this beautiful land of a small village in Tipperary
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