Absolutely loved this book.

I read/listened to countless books in 2918. This has to be the best one for me. Loved everything about it. Narration was superb - thank you

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

Left Too Long Before Reading/Listening

This is a full and rewarding listening experience. There are so many reasons to buy this novel to listen to: the performer in Stephen Pacey is first rate with great intelligence, empathy and skill in realising the characters; Rose Tremain is a gifted and wholly reliable author; the journey of the main character is well drawn, and - above all else involves the reader; there is much humour as well as some sorrows. It is a touching and rewarding near fifteen hours of listening. Some may think the characters are drawn in broad brush-strokes; not for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed entering and inhabiting the world of this book. And luckily, I have more Rose Tremain novels to relish, and ‘Islands of Mercy’ will soon be published.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

The Road Home

I love this book. The characters are so real that I feel quite sad to think they aren't really out there somewhere continuing with their lives! I don't think I will ever look at foreign workers again without wondering what personal stories have brought them to this country. I finished listening to this book a couple of days ago and keep thinking about it. Proof surely, that this is an excellent novel.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

19 people found this helpful

Wonderful!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Fantastic characters, brilliant storyline and usual excellence from Rose Tremain.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

excellent

I loved this book. An uplifting tale of hope,hard work and dreams. Anything is possible.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Exceptional narration

Steven Pacey does the range of voices brilliantly lending another dimension of reality to Tremain's great storyline.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

I Loved This Book

Through Lev, an Eastern European migrant worker, Rose Tremain opens a Pandora's box from which all the evils of modern England fly out. There were times when I had to stop listening because my concern for Lev was too great. Hope is there, though, in Lev's dreams and the true friends he makes, shining through the story like the light through the room of coloured glass.
The narration is superb. At times you could believe you were in a room with friends of many nations, and the characters are developed so fully that I will miss them for a long while.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

a wondrous journey

Lev,s life unfolds and grows in this wonderful story.. beautifully written and with passion and humility and insight. Enjoy

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

When better 2nd time ( read first from Library)

The narrator was excellent, the characters and story line so clear and there were bits l had missed or forgotten from first read . Ofcourse l just love Rose Tremaine’s style and detail of character and story development that accurately captures the period.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

An unforgettable story!

One of Rose Tremaine’s best books. A wonderful, gripping story, which leaves you bereft but satisfied when it ends. If this book were a film, it would get an Oscar.
Have you ever wondered what you would do, if you got to London with just enough cash to pay for one night at a b&b? So you follow Lev’s journey in London with trepidation-delighted when he gets work, makes friends, finds love.
Beautifully read. So important, as often a great book like this one, can be ruined by poor interpretation. We, Audible ‘readers’ know that only too well!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful