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The Girl I Used to Know
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Ann D
- 07-08-19
Lovely, well written book
I really enjoyed this. I listened to it at every opportunity. It’s a simple, ‘feel good’ tale, but one that is very well written, with engaging, richly drawn characters. The lovely story is enhanced by the, as always, faultless and warm narration by Aoife McMahon.
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- MS Wheeler
- 01-12-18
Beautiful
I adored this book, funny sad and simply charming beautifully narrated by Aoife McMahon, didn’t want it to end
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- Catherine
- 04-02-20
Great book, great narrator.
Great book to listen to, made all the more interesting due to the brilliant narrator.
The story revolves around the lives of two very different women a generation apart in age and from very different backgrounds, but whose lives are brought together by differing but tragic circumstances.
Well written, well narrated.
A joy to listen to.
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- Colin Almond
- 12-04-22
enjoyed and impressed
great story with page turning joy,
enjoyable plotline, characters,
recommended and well worth the time
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- Laura JD
- 26-06-21
Sweet Story
A wonderfully uplifting story of second chances and it never being too late. The narrator is one of my favourites and she was spot on as always.
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- Catherine
- 22-01-21
great story
I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Very good story telling and uplifting.
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- Dee84
- 24-10-20
Tedious
I listened to this for over an hour (up to chapter 9), but continued to lose track of which character was which, my mind wandering a few times as the storyline was taking way too long to unfold and didn't hold my attention.
Disappointing.
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- Irene O'Toole
- 16-08-20
loved it !
Such a lovely story. I look forward to Faith Hogan and Aoife Mc Mahon again.
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- Susie Haenisch
- 10-10-21
Especially enjoyed this storyline!
Recreating oneself is never easy, and self reflection can be daunting to anyone, but this story's strong and memorable leading ladies take the challenge to heart and persevere, even when necessary changes throw their lives into turmoil. The characters are well developed and the storyline takes some surprising turns to keep the reader interested. What will happen next? Bravery comes in many forms. Faith weaves a believable and entertaining story of two very different women who, when the layers are finally peeled back due to unexpected life events, emerge as kindred spirits. Totally enjoyed The Girl I Used to Know. Great easy read!
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- Marya
- 26-05-20
Very enjoyable read
Really good book and the narrator was excellent. Would definitely recommend this to other readers
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- Emily
- 22-03-19
Fair
It was hard to get into at first, but it did pick up once I was about 1/3rd into it.