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The Mill Girl
- Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction
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- Susan
- 17-01-21
predictable but so enjoyable
I was a huge Catherine Cookson fan when I was younger and this book just took me back to a simpler time when pandemics were something you learned in history class...honestly I could have wrote it as I knew almost everything that was going to happen but it didnt spoil it and I was sad when it ended..what did spoil it for me and will stop me buying another was the narrator ...her voice was childlike and i think she would be excellent at telling children's story
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- cec
- 13-01-20
Lovely story
Once again, a lovely story as are all of Rosie
Goodwin’s books. Shame about the irritation of the narrator stressing words in inappropriate places, as though she does not understand the use of punctuation.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-19
really lovely story
very moving story, I was gripped from the start couldn't put it down, a great book
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-02-20
Love this read and reread xx
Love it can see the story as reading it in vivid minds pictures such a good story
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- Sue B
- 18-10-15
Good storyline
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
If the book had been read by a different narrator. Charlie read the book las if it was a child's story book,. I have over a hundred audio books and this is the worst narration. I have given up and will request a refund.
What other book might you compare The Mill Girl to, and why?
Not sure I did not complete the book.
Would you be willing to try another one of Charlie Sanderson’s performances?
Most definitely not.
What character would you cut from The Mill Girl?
Non.
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- Gillian
- 18-07-15
Brilliant story
Narrator was not good like a child reading to you it became hard to listen to
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- Vicky
- 07-06-18
excellent
excellent I will be looking for more by this author. kept my interest throughout recommended
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-03-18
lovely
Another lovely story by Rosie Goodwin. And narrated by one of my favourites Charlie Sanderson.
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- ann daniels
- 30-07-15
great
love it one of the best book i ever heard in a long time good story
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- shirley johnson
- 12-07-15
brilliant
Couldn't stop listening to the book had to hear the whole story would recommend it to any one else to hear it
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- Annie
- 03-06-22
Loved it!
A great read! The book was very engaging and I would love to hear more about the characters in a sequel.
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- Ozzie
- 04-11-15
Most enjoyable audio book.
I really enjoyed this book. It is set in the Englitsh Midlands in the 1800s when children and adults worked long hours in the mill or mine for. low wages. Fortunate to be part of a happy though poor family, Marianne 's strong character comes to the fore when an incident at the mill sets her on a path that will change her life. She is presented with many challenges as the story progresses and will need every ounce of courage she possesses. I absolutely loved the narration by Charie Sanderson. She has a real gift for storytelling and her ability to use regional accents is so good. She certainly did justice to Rosie Goodwin 's lovely book.