Fabulous!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! I found it truly difficult to turn it off and finished it within 24 hours.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved all of the characters, except Ken.

What about Imogen Church’s performance did you like?

It was faultless.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I am not inclined to cry in response to a book, but I did cry listening to this one. I was moved to tears at Matt's birthday present (I'll say no more to avoid spoilers). I was also quite moved at other moments.

Any additional comments?

This is the best story of family life I have read/listened to. It very effectively reveals the complexies and multiple perspectives to be found in family dynamics. It also shows the powerful impact of nurture (nature, nurture) upon the individual, whether that is on the developing child or on an adult in a long marriage.

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Worth the time

Where does The Other Son rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I liked this book and didn't find it to be a waste of my time. It kept my attention and the narration did not bother me thereby taking away from the story.

What other book might you compare The Other Son to, and why?

I would not know what to compare this book to but it is a book that was written well enough that it did not need 'twists' or surprises to carry it.

Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I did look for her other performances and shall buy some books when I see one I think I shall like. She has a lovely voice and accent.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I don't know what a 'tag' line is.

Any additional comments?

I totally enjoyed this book and it's narrator and I am quite picky. It is not one of these cheap, quickly written and sold for 99p books that are all advertising.

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The other son

Loved this book . Heartwarming and sad by turns and spot on with family relationships.

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Heartwarming!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Other Son to be better than the print version?

I have not listened to any other stories by Imogen Church and only ordered this because it was recommended and I wanted a change to my usual books. Initially I thought the story to be slow, but the characters became better rounded and the plot picked up.

I really enjoyed this!

What did you like best about this story?

It has unexpected twists to the story that took me by surprise.

Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have never listened to any other books by this author, but there is a free Christmas sequel. I suspect this is because the story has a bit of an abrupt ending and you are left wondering what happened next.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Matt's birthday present. Touching!

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. I did not listen to it in one go - it is too long for that, but it was unputdownable.

Enjoy.


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Amazing!

Nick Alexander never fails to impress me as an author and The Other Son is no exception. There is a serious heart to this story with some important issues being addressed but, as always with Nick's books, I left the book with more concern about my friends, the characters. Don't expect an action-packed novel, although it does have its dramatic moments. Nick's real gift is in the construction of believable situations with well-rounded characters. Be prepared not to read a story so much as to live within the story for a while.

I also have to complement Imogen Church for the narration. Imogen manages to make the Canadian character sound Canadian rather than American which is most unusual

Highly recommended.

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A bit too close for comfort.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It has to be Alice.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Alice and Bruno having supper together.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, like I said bought back many bad memories so needed a few breaks.p

Any additional comments?

For me it was very cathartic.

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Different

This wasn’t my usual kind of book and I really don’t know why I chose it but I’m so glad that I did. It made me laugh out loud and catch my breath with shock in places. I will be definitely be listening to more Nick Alexander and hopefully Imogen Church too who is a fabulous narrator. Don’t miss it.

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Interesting

I am glad I read this book but recommend that the audio version be set to 1.25 speed as although the reader is good, her pace is slow.
This is a story of a working class woman whose family have risen in their worlds in their own unique ways, despite their suffering abuse.

beautiful <br />

Loved it. Laughed and cried throughout. There's light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what age you're at.

The Other Son

Loved this book although not sure for the first couple of chapters, so pleased I persevered as I couldn't put the book down.

I sat for a day reading, sometimes smiling and other times crying but most importantly it made me think, I would certainly recommend it.