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Long Island
- Narrated by: Jessie Buckley
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
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Long Island
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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
- 16-06-2024
Jessie Buckley’s brilliant narration
Loved this story from beginning to end- few writers can draw their audience in as Colm Tobin has here- loved the diverse characters and the heart wrenching story of love and possibilities at the book’s
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- Mia Lauze
- 05-07-2024
Engrossing from beginning to end
For me listening to this was like watching a train wreck in slow motion but in a good way. It really highlights the emotional ineptitude of humans but perhaps my strongest takeaway is a feeling of claustrophobia created by both of the novel’s settings. The ending left me wanting more, hence the 4 for the story.
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- Helen M Black
- 04-08-2024
Complexity of life
A brilliant followup to Brooklyn. Lots of complex family / relationship ‘stuff’ and brilliant characters - particularly the mother character who does nt want any modernisation. Full of heartbreak, ‘what ifs’ and wonderful humour.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-2024
Beautiful complex story of decisions we make in life
I adore the way the story takes you through each person and their view. Life is so multifaceted and there is much to consider when we make life altering decisions. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
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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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- jenni
- 04-07-2024
Excellent performance of a perfect book.
Characterisations were spot on. The story was so well performed. But the narrative is masterful. And beautiful. And heartbreaking.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-07-2024
A wonderful story read by a talented reader.
I loved catching up with all the characters from Colm’s book Brooklyn. This was an excellent audiobook,read beautifully by Jessie Buckley.
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- Jennifer Wilkinson
- 30-07-2024
I love a story that is not to far fetched!!
I really enjoyed this story. The main three characters are very likeable and you want the best for each one. I will read more from this author.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-2024
Superb narration
Jessie Buckley is a vocal genius and brought so much life and colour to this beautifully written, poignant story. I just loved it so much.
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- Christine Gallagher
- 07-08-2024
Totally enthralling
This audio book compliments Colm’s gifted writing perfectly. The characters are beautifully depicted with voice and word. I couldn’t stop listening.
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