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The Outside Boy
- Narrated by: Alan Devally
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
Ireland, 1959. Young Christopher Hurley is a tinker, a Pavee gypsy, who roams with his father and extended family from town to town, carrying all their worldly possessions in their wagons. Christy carries with him a burden of guilt as well: his mother's death in childbirth.
The wandering life is the only one Christy has ever known, but when his grandfather dies, everything changes. His father decides to settle briefly, in a town, where Christy and his cousin can receive proper schooling. But still, always, they are treated as outsiders.
As Christy struggles with his new classmates, he starts to question who he is and where he belongs. But then the discovery of an old newspaper photograph, and a long-buried secret, changes his life for ever.
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- Catherine
- 16-08-21
A beautifully written wonderful truth
Incredible imagery and language conveying deep lessons and truths. Only wished it could go on longer and hope that it is made into a movie someday that can do the writing justice. Beautifully read by Alan Devally.
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- Alexis Perkins
- 28-08-21
Great narration of a great story.
Really enjoyed this book. Decided to listen to it after American Dirt by the same author. Thought the narrator was great which added to the enjoyment!
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- SWorcester
- 14-08-21
Great read
Totally different time and culture from American Dirt. A well written rounded story with a fitting end. Recommend.
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- IJAS
- 13-11-21
a really great listen
loved the authenticity of Alan's accent it really enhanced the listening experience, great characters great story.
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- Nicola
- 11-07-21
Outstanding
I just didn't want this story to end! I loved every minute, excellent narration and outstanding quality of writing. A top read.
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- dusty
- 26-02-21
I didn’t want it to end
It was so beautifully written, I could see what was described and feel their emotions. Interpreted wonderfully by the narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-03-21
brillant
I loved it and the narrator was brilliant
had everything ..would read again and again
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-05-22
brilliant, pogniant, delightful
a complete delight. had me gasping, smiling and weeping. beautiful story wonderfully told. highly recommended.
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- E. M. Jepson
- 31-01-23
Heart warming
What a Beautiful story told by the perfect narrator- I’m so pleased I didn’t miss this one.
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- Robinbird
- 27-06-23
Heartwarming and delicious
What a delightful book. The narration was perfect. A definite top of my best listens.
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