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Went to London, Took the Dog
- The Diary of a 60-Year-Old Runaway
- Narrated by: Nina Stibbe
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
This brilliant audiobook is wittily and hilariously read by the author, Nina Stibbe.
Twenty years after leaving London, Nina Stibbe is back in town with her dog, Peggy. Together they take up lodging in the house of writer Deborah (Debby) Moggach in Camden for 'a year-long sabbatical'. It’s a break from married life back in Cornwall, or even perhaps a fresh start altogether.
Debby does not have many demands – only to water the garden, watch for toads, and defrost the odd pie – so Nina is free to explore the city she once called home. Between scrutinising her son’s online dating developments, navigating the politics of the local pool, and taking detergent advice at the laundrette, this diary of a sixty-year-old runaway reunites us with the inimitable voice of Love, Nina, as the writer becomes, as she puts it, 'a proper adult' at last.
As heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour
Critic reviews
"Stibbe turns out more perfect, sharp, unique sentences than anyone else." (Caitlin Moran)
"Stibbe has an extraordinary gift." (Marian Keyes)
"Nina Stibbe makes being funny look easy, but that's just because she's very, very good at it." (Clare Chambers)
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- caroline branfoot
- 30-12-23
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I felt I had an old friend chattering away to me and keeping me company
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-23
Bliss!
I adored it. Thank you! Very funny, clever, insightful and poignant. Nina narrating it herself was a real treat. I just didn’t want it to end - more diaries please Nina! (Also re-focussed me on my pelvic floor exercises!).
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- ann
- 06-11-23
A very relaxing listen
I don't know why I liked this book, mostly just a list of random events and things others did, or said, (but then it does say it's a diary in the title!) but I did. Maybe it was because her life was so different to mine; whatever, it was very easy to listen to and if I fell asleep while listening in bed and went back the following day, it didn't matter if i'd heard some before.
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-12-23
Hilarious observations and captures a time and place
A brilliant sequel to Love Nina. The same witty observations, and love that it is set in the same location but all these years later. Love the narration too! Highly recommend
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- Tom Wentworth
- 27-12-23
My book of the year!
Funny, insightful and at turns quite moving. Like hanging out with your besties. Listened twice. A joy!
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- Lucina J. Delafons
- 30-01-24
Distinctive and dryly amusing
Nina Stibbe is a wonderfully eccentric yet down to earth writer who makes you feel like she has included you in her hilarious bunch of friends and their lives.
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- Zebra Karma
- 11-11-23
Vagina monologues
Nina Stibbe is a brilliant writer and I have relished the observational humour of all her previous books. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this one nearly as much. Biggest letdowns for me:
1. Too many dogs; I know the title served as a warning, but reading about other people’s dogs is about as interesting as hearing about other people’s dreams. Possibly less so.
2. Too many vaginas: Bad enough to read about the author’s own menopause travails but she goes into the nitty gritty of all her friends gynaecological issues as well. Jeez.
3. Zero context: why has she moved to London, exactly? What happened to her husband? I strongly suspect she sold the idea of doing a Love, Nina sequel and that’s what she was doing in Deborah Moggach’s spare room. She spends zero time coming to terms with being alone given that her adult children are ever-present and nearby not to mention the endless cafes, dinners and book launches she attends with all her literary pals. I don’t begrudge her having a lovely time but mid-life loneliness is a huge issue for many. I would love to read a more realistic account of starting over again in a new city at the age of 60.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-02-24
Loved it
Snort out loud funny but also moving. Nina's lovely voice is so engaging. Off to find some others now
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-23
For women of a certain age
It was really enjoyable. Nina is very honest at a time in life many women cover up.
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- Sus Jeffries
- 31-12-23
Lovely meditation on age and change
Love her tone and her calm contemplation. Would recommend to middle aged women who like a slightly weird off beat tone!
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