The House We Grew Up In
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Zoe Tapper
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Lisa Jewell
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
An unforgettable story about a family with a terrible secret. From the #1 bestselling author of Then She Was Gone, The Night She Disappeared and The Family Upstairs.
When a tragedy breaks a family apart, what can bring it back together?
The Birds seem to be the perfect family: mother, father, four children, a picture-book cottage in the country.
But one Easter weekend, something happens - something so unexpected, so devastating, that no one can bring themselves to talk about it.
The family shatters, seemingly for good.
Until, years later, they are forced to return to the house they grew up in, and to confront what really broke the family apart...
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- Lorna
- 31-07-23
Sad and uplifting
A thoughtful and heartbreaking exploration of hoarding and of the texture of family life. Not a thriller, but a domestic drama. The ending is joyful. In short, I loved it.
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- HJ
- 15-10-24
Sad though good
Sad story, wouldn’t say Lisa Jewels best book though page turner even if not happy
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- Shereen Wilkinson
- 06-10-24
Good read
It keep me interesting in listening to the story if the Birds family dynamics…weirdness
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- JBW
- 30-07-23
I did not enjoy this book
This book is one of Lisa Jewels flops. Kept waiting for something to escalate, but it just went nowhere.
Narrator was very good.
I have enjoyed most of Lisa Jewels books a shame
about this one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-04-24
Interesting portrayal of family dynamics
So, this was different to most of Lisa Jewell’s books, as there was no missing or dead teenage mother. I actually enjoyed it as much as some of her others, perhaps more. I thought it was a thoughtful and interesting portrayal of family dynamics. The characters and events felt plausible and convincing. Having said that, the only really likeable character was Meg as she was the only one who was loyal, loving and resilient. However, by the end of the book, it was possible to feel a sense of empathy for all the characters, even the most deeply flawed, as you could see how they were all damaged in their own ways, but also trying to do their best.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-24
Jewell's talent at its best
wow! just finished this book! in my opinion the best of Jewell's book. I enjoyed every single minute of it!!! highly recommended !
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- S.F.
- 01-08-24
I have no idea what was going on
the whole thing is bewildering, couldn't tell whose who at all (oh except the Irish girl) couldn't carry on any longer.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-24
Throughly enjoyed this book
A great story beautifully observed. Brought to life, in particular the character of Lorelei, with an excellent performance.
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- Tammy D.
- 16-05-24
Quite disappointed, her other books are great.
Loved all of her other books I’ve listened to. This one was rather bland. And long winded.
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- Amy
- 03-09-24
Great story and read so lovely
As always another twisty story from Lisa Jewell a truly great story teller. Definitely recommend all of her books and audiobooks.
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