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The Aftermath
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
The downloadable, digital audiobook edition of Rhidian Brook’s powerful new thriller The Aftermath, read by the actor Leighton Pugh.
Hamburg, 1946: Thousands remain displaced in what is now the British Occupied Zone. Charged with overseeing the rebuilding of this devastated city and the de-Nazification of its defeated people, Colonel Lewis Morgan has requisitioned a fine house on the banks of the Elbe, where he will be joined by his grieving wife, Rachael, and only remaining son, Edmund. But rather than force its owners, a German widower and his traumatised daughter, to leave their home, Lewis insists that the two families live together.
In this charged and claustrophobic atmosphere all must confront their true selves as enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal. The Aftermath is a stunning novel about our fiercest loyalties, our deepest desires, and the transforming power of forgiveness.
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- Lovemykindle
- 03-03-19
A really thought-provoking story
I wish this book had been longer, it felt as if huge chunks had been lopped out of it and that the missing bits would have made the story even more enjoyable, adding to the understanding of the characters/events ... for me, the most memorable moment was the opening of the suitcase, so moving, I'm sure I will never forget it ...
There are other books about life (especially for a British child) in post-war Germany eg Len Deighton's Bernard Sampson series, but Rhidian Brook's story seemed so authentic that I wondered if it had been based on reminiscences as well as research ...
The narration was brilliant.
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- catsatcastle
- 31-10-15
Did not live up to my expectations
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I had very mixed feelings about this. The premise is an interesting one and I was hoping for greater insights into the work that went on in Germany in the immediate aftermath of the war. The time spent with the main character as he was working on the rebuilding of Germany was very sketchy and half-hearted and the main emphasis of the book was on his and more especially his wife's love life. As she was not party to his work, the book was domestic in tone and the major themes were barely touched upon. The stories of orphaned children trying to find a way to be in the aftermath of the war were, however, very affecting and they are what lifts the book to three stars.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
The struggles facing children living alone was very affecting. The temptations to infidelity facing the main character and his wife were trivial in comparison and devalued the whole book.
What does Leighton Pugh bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
He read it very well and the accents were clear without being overdone. He did not have much to work with in terms of bringing out emotional depths in the story but what there was he did well.
Was The Aftermath worth the listening time?
Only just. I cannot imagine listening to it again.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Christineb
- 09-02-19
Only Three
Don't get me wrong it has to be half decent or I ditch but it was too lame for me story wise. Never discovered characters I can't imagine what the film will be like Suspect Kiera will trounce about looking beautiful bit like Atonement but less story.
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- lou58
- 07-05-14
Couldn't stop listening
Really enjoyed this book. Great literary fiction set during a difficult, little explored period in history. Atmospheric descriptive writing and good characterisation, with excellent narration. I couldn't stop listening.
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- RHIANNON JENKINS TSANG
- 21-12-19
loved it.
this book is a beautiful, well researched evocation of the trauma of post war Germany. it's a bit messy to get into as there are too many point of view jumps at the outset. after that is settles down. it's not at all like the film. book much better. loved the nuanced ending.
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- Ms Cherry P Heinrich
- 28-04-15
Glad I followed up a listener's favourable review
An excellent narrator telling an extraordinary war time story set in a much loved city.
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- Neil
- 16-04-19
Good listen
I didn’t know a lot about germany and displaced persons. Was a bit of an eye opener. Enjoyed the story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-08-18
A very sensitive and listenable story well read
An easy method of getting a glimpse of history and how it was for the German people post WWII while enjoying an intelligent and sensitive story.
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- cilla
- 28-07-19
Excellent book and audio
Stylish immersive read, read immaculately by Leighton Pugh. It was very interesting to imagine what it was like in Germany after the war. Wish for follow up book and look for more books from Rhidian Brook.
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- Patj
- 27-07-14
A different war.
A most unusual story set in the years immediately following VE day. These characters were fighting their own wars, some with principles and morals others with none. When these worlds clash, most of those in the story are changed for the better. It is interesting and very believable the way in which this transition takes place. I learned a lot about this period in history and although I grew up through these years, I was quite ignorant about life in Germany at this time.
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