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Long Island
- Narrated by: Jessie Buckley
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A novel of enormous wit and profound emotional resonance from one of the world's finest writers.
Eilis Lacey is Irish, married to Tony Fiorello, a plumber and one of four Italian American brothers, all of whom live in neighbouring houses on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with their wives and children and Tony's parents. It is the spring of 1976 and Eilis, now in her forties with two teenage children, has no-one to rely on in this still-new country.
One day, an Irishman comes to the door asking for Eilis by name. He tells her that his wife is pregnant with Tony's child and that when the baby is born, he will not raise it but will leave it with her. Eilis has choices to make, and what she does in the wake of this shattering news is at the heart of one of Tóibín's most riveting and emotional novels to date.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-2024
You in transports us to an Irish village, its mores and life in the 1970s
Every character is so beautifully written…. There are aspects of each character that you like and do not like…. Toibin rounds out and humanises all of his characters. Beautifully written…. Whether in New York or rural Ireland the language is authentic and resonates emotionally.
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- MsWrittenonthewind
- 23-05-2024
Wonderful indeed.
I loved this book! Jessie
Buckley’s narration is superb, as are the the characters and settings. Highly recommended 💖
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- Anonymous User
- 22-05-2024
Excellent
Beautiful powerful story, read with love and compassion. The characters are larger than life! An excellent follow up to Brooklyn.
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- Jo O'Mara
- 08-06-2024
Outstanding Performance
This is, as expected, an excellent novel. As good as Brooklyn. The reading is totally stunning.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-2024
Beautifully written and clever
This book is like being confronted by the entirety of an emotional iceberg. There is so much more going on than what is readily apparent.
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- michele taylor
- 07-05-2024
Beautiful
Outstanding narration adds a wonderful depth and enriching experience to brilliant writing. A rich assortment of characters makes this a great book, either as a sequel or a stand alone.
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- Care Bear
- 17-05-2024
Brilliant
This is absolutely one of the best audio books I have listened to. The book itself is excellent, beautiful written by a gifted writer. But I have to credit Jessie Buckley for her truly superb reading - I loved it so much I listening to it again immediately. Recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-05-2024
Perfect
I had no doubt I'd enjoy this book by Colm Tòibìn, but the narration by Jessie Buckley was truly a match made in heaven. Whoever put this author, book, and narrator together is a genius.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-06-2024
best reader
the book is wonderful as always with CT, ,and the reading, just as good, most enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-06-2024
Beautiful narration
Gorgeous story. Stunning character development… and so well read by Jessica. Loved it. Will recommend to friends for sure.
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