The Last Anniversary
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The Last Anniversary
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Narrated by:
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Caroline Lee
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By:
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Liane Moriarty
About this listen
I'll tell you something, something important. Love is a decision. Not a feeling. That's what you young people don't realise. That's why you're always off divorcing each other. No offence, dear.
So decrees the formidable Connie Thrum of Scribbly Gum Island. She is the chief decision-maker of a rather unconventional family and her word is law. It's been over 70 years since Connie and her sister Rose visited their neighbours and found the kettle boiling and a baby waking for her feed, but no sign of her parents. The 'Munro Baby Mystery' still hasn't been solved and tourists can visit the abandoned home, exactly as it was found in 1932.
But now Connie has passed away and the island residents ponder her legacy. Sophie Honeywell is looking down the barrel of her 40th birthday and still hoping for that fairytale ending. Her beautiful new friend Grace, the Munro Baby's grand daughter, can't tell anyone what she hopes for. It would be too shocking.
Meanwhile, a frumpy housewife makes a pact with a stranger, an old lady starts making her own decisions and a family secret finally explodes on an extraordinary night of mulled wine, fire-eating, and face-painting - The Last Anniversary.
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Critic reviews
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I don't really get the mixed reviews (on various sites) from readers who say they loved Liane's other books, but this one - not so much. Some say it was necessary to suspend their disbelief at aspects of this story. Speaking as someone who has been around a while (aged 55), I didn't find this to be the case at all. If its a reference to the story of the baby and missing parents (I'll say no more to avoid spoilers), it should be born in mind that the incident took place in 1932! I didn't find anything implausible here and I loved and cared about the characters. In my opinion, this book is up to standard for Liane and I found it a very enjoyable listen.Loved it!
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The mystery of Enigma's parents disappearance is a little predictable but the book still has a humorous and unexpected twist.
A Brilliant Book
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
YesWho was your favorite character and why?
They are all great that's what I like about Lianne Moriarty books there are so many characters!Have you listened to any of Caroline Lee’s other performances? How does this one compare?
She is perfect it is like listening to a play, I have now listened to all Liane Moriarty books that she has narratedAny additional comments?
Looking forward to the next book!Loved it
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If you could sum up The Last Anniversary in three words, what would they be?
Great Australian StoryWhich scene did you most enjoy?
Description of island.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laughed at the characters.Any additional comments?
Great story typical Liane M humour. Can't wait for the next one.Great listen
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emotional and funny I loved this story
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