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Isaac and the Egg
- Narrated by: Johnny Flynn
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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Isaac and the Egg
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Publisher's Summary
One of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever listen to.
This is the story of Isaac and the Egg, a grieving young man and his unforgettable new friend, who meet at exactly the right time.
Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams.
Something screams back.
And that, like everything which follows, is unforgettable.
This is an audiobook about a lot of things - grief, hope, friendship, love. It's also about what you'd do if you stumbled into the woods at dawn, found something extraordinary there, and decided to take it home.
It's a tale that might seem familiar. But how it speaks to you will depend on how you've lived until now.
Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them. Isaac and the Egg is one of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever listen to.
Critic Reviews
"Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read." (Joanna Cannon)
"A mad, sad, funny debut." (Patrick Gale)
"This book is just magic." (Kate Sawyer)
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- Anonymous User
- 29-06-2023
Narrator excelled
Johnny Flynn’s narration of this book was superb and sent me searching to find more that he had done.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-2023
A must listen!
I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did. Johnny Flynn does an exceptional job with the narration, and takes you on an often heart wrenching but surprisingly joyful journey. It’s been a long time since a book made me cry but this one did! I found myself thinking about it when I wasn’t listening to it. A quiet type of book that creeps up on you, but definitely worth a listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2023
Not what I expected.
How interesting and bizarre this story was. Had to stay with it at the beginning but then I started getting it!!! What an intriguing person the author must be. And the narrative was magnificent- how he could do all those different strange sounds and how long he could talk without a breath😳wow!
Would definitely recommend this book. An true insight on how our minds work to help us cope in times of despair. Well done Bobby Zpalmer👏👏👏
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- Wendy Stow
- 22-06-2023
Brilliant!
I rarely feel moved to write a review, but this book and the narration were exceptional for me. The story was punctuated with fun, LOL moments, But seeing into the metaphors was a journey of reflection and discovery for my own losses. I feel I could write a whole essay on the meaning of an egg in the aftermath of such devastating loss. I was completely captivated. Thank you. 🥰
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-2023
Wahwoo!
A heartfelt, playful and down-to-earth narrative about loss and hope, with simply excellent narration. Recommended!
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- Lise
- 22-05-2024
Absolutely LOVED the book and narration
This is a beautifully written debut novel and the audio version is narrated (tremendously) by Johnny Flynn . . . do yourself a favour and read it/have a listen. It is a blend of realism and fantasy which offers a message about finding light in the darkest of times along with a touch of whimsy and wonder . . . It tackles themes of grief, despair and loneliness, but also healing, the power of connection and redemption. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it!
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-2023
Oh my gosh
ALL THE FEELS. What a weird and exquisite book that was - a journey through an incredible imagination that still remains grounded in real life, in what matters. I'm so grateful that this was recommended to me.
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- Freogal
- 08-12-2022
My new favourite
Just beautiful - thank you! I am left lost for words, I found this book so engrossing and moving.
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- FIONA S.
- 29-05-2023
So much more than it first appeared
What a beautiful story. I nearly gave up early on as it was all a bit odd, but I’m so glad I persisted. This one will stay with me - I can feel it in my yolk.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-2024
A insightful exploration of grief and the loneliness that follows loss.
A book about loss and grief, but also a book about moving through that despair with the help of an unlikely friendship. The voice actor captures the stories quirky and humerous moments perfectly, whilst also delivering wonderfully through the deeper darker moments. This book totally swept me up in the world of Issac and the Egg.
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