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The Observations
- Narrated by: Jane Harris
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
In this novel, set in Scotland in 1863, Bessy Buckley attempts to escape her past by taking a job as a maid in a big house outside of Edinburgh, where she works for the beautiful Arabella. Bessy is intrigued by her new employer, but puzzled by her increasingly strange requests.
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- Karen
- 24-05-07
Very Enjoyable
This is the second audio book I have listened to and I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing out loud on several occasions and crying at others. The author doing the reading was perfect. This is a story I wanted to go on and on. Very pleasant and pleasing to the ear. Although quite predictible it was a delight to listen to.
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- Helen
- 07-01-08
Perfect
This is, quite simply, the best book that I have purchased from Audible. The narrative of maid Bessie Buckley is a delight and is read wonderfully by the author.
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- Mrs Miggins
- 30-09-10
Excellent novel; brilliantly read by the author
I loved this book.
The Observations is a brilliant and original story, told in the first person by the irrepressible Irish heroine, Bessy Buckley.
Bessy has some wonderful expressions; which are delightfully comic and create hilarious visual images. This is a book full of comedy but it is also deeply moving, dark and tragic.
The Observations is read by Jane Harris, the author. It is the best read audiobook I have listened to. The accents of the characters are wonderful, especially that of Bessy herself.
Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-09-19
Story kept me hooked, great performance
Enjoyed right through to the end, strong characters really brought to life by great reading.
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- Mr Chops
- 07-04-19
A bit on the puerile side
The story is quite an interesting premise and the characters quite good. I found the scatalogical themes/humour didn't make it an enjoyable listen.
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- Maureen
- 23-11-09
Entertaining
I rarely review books but felt moved to make the effort for this wonderful listen.
It is possible that the suthor reading her own novel gives that added insight. The humour scattered throughout this essentially sad story keeps the listener entertained from beginning to end.
Thank you Jane for this delightful gift and I look forward to more
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- Sarah
- 17-11-08
Observations
Excellent story, intriguing characters and very well read.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-23
Very entertaining
The story was both touching and funny and the narration was absolutely pitch perfect. Would highly recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-21
Excellent
Very good book and read excellently. Humorous but also sad in bits. Get a good feel for all the characters.
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- Louise
- 10-03-21
A loveable female hero
I can recommend this audio book highly. First and foremost, it has an excellent plot, subtly told. Secondly, for me importantly in our difficult world, it introduces many themes (truly dark) which could make for very bleak reading, but keeps a light touch and the light of hope and possibilities for redemption burning. Thirdly it is laugh-out- loud funny and conveys a genuine delight in language and literacy. Fabulous - thank you, Jane Harris!
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