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  • Once More with Feeling

  • A Novel
  • By: Ceridwen Dovey
  • Narrated by: Jason Chong
  • Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,301 ratings)

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Once More with Feeling

By: Ceridwen Dovey
Narrated by: Jason Chong
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Publisher's Summary

Arthur MacDonald, 85, is having an end-of-life crisis. His beloved, dying wife of over 60 years no longer knows who he is. His older brother still has all his hair and a wife almost half his age. The man his middle-aged daughter is dating has a ponytail.

His teenaged grandson wants to cook desserts for a living. And his daughter wants him to move into Silvermine retirement home. Then Arthur meets the gorgeous, radical, 80-something-year-old Robbie and learns that nobody is ever too old to fall in love all over again.

©2020 Ceridwen Dovey (P)2020 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

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A mellow, rich story - excellent narration

Another very enjoyable audiobook, covering many familiar themes with humor and sensitivity. I liked the Australian "vibe" and descriptions of Sydney, the beaches, the environs.
I have awarded 5 stars for the narration, despite his inability to correctly pronounce "library " or "librarian!" In every other way, it was excellent.

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Cute. Saw a world I don't often think about.

This hook had me hooked from the beginning. Was going though a phase where nothing would engage me properly.

As a Australian living in NZ I enjoyed being transported back there for a time.

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A must read book

Made me grin, laugh and cry like an idiot, absolutely love the way the narrator pulled off multiple characters! Highly recommend everyone to have a read or listen to this book. It made me think and reflect.

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Real, funny and brilliantly articulated.

This book was an excellent read.
It touched on many aspects of getting old in a really dignified way. Aspects I hasn’t even thought about before.
Well researched and the delivery can not be faulted.
I bought it on a whim and SO glad I did.

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Great book with unexpected subject matter

The characters in this book were incredibly likeable and descriptions of them brought them to life. I enjoy it from start to finish. There are also a lot of topics covered that are newer conversations in society, and were well presented.

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beautiful story about life

Thoughtfully told story how everyone express love in different way and how unpredictable funy and sad life could be. Very plesantly narrated.

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don't read the last two chapters while you're driv

it's a bit hard to stay on the road when you are crying your eyes out.

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Very moving and interesting story.

Great story looking at ageing, death and not leaving anything unsaid before you go. Excellent.

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Wonderful

Loved this book, beautifully written and narrated. Thought provoking story, Arthur has my heart ❤️

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Hopeful look at death and old age

Wonderful read. makes you think about your everyday choices. well executed plot. Full of wholesome characters.

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