The Understudy
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Narrated by:
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Paul Thornley
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By:
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David Nicholls
About this listen
Does your life feel like a dress rehearsal? Do you long to enter the limelight and steal the show? But what do you do when you're playing second fiddle to an arrogant actor who barely knows your name? And, more importantly, what do you do when you find yourself falling in love with his wife?
©2005 David Nicholls (P)2006 W F Howes LtdListeners also enjoyed...
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-21
Funny and Heartwarming
I really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, as it wouldn't be my usual genre. The story itself flowed well and held my attention to the end. It is a classic underdog tale with likeable and relatable characters. The narrator was fantastic and had me laughing out loud several times, his comic timing really added to the experience for me. Overall it was a pleasant easy listen.
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- Jen
- 16-06-21
So-so
Badly in need of editing and a continuity check- the character of Sophie comes across a lot older than her supposed 7/8yrs- I initially thought the author needed her to be around 7yrs old for a particular plot point but that doesn’t work either. Overall, the beginning and ending were engaging, it was just the middle where it dragged- badly. Ok read for a summer’s day but other than that, I wouldn’t bother
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- J
- 02-10-15
Not to be missed
This was my second David Nicholls audio book and I enjoyed this story of the under dog and understudy Stephen McQueen and his escapades even more than "US" which I also really enjoyed.
Great performance from the narrator too.
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- Rosalind
- 02-12-14
Great funny Story
Would you listen to The Understudy again? Why?
Yes, very interested the whole way through and perfect for a tube book.
What did you like best about this story?
I love the acting culture and books that are based around things and places i know this was funny, witty and a good story to follow.
Which character – as performed by Paul Thornley – was your favourite?
Steve, very believable realistic and easy to follow. also i love under dog stories.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
classic under dog story set against the hard life of a west end actor.
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- Blackcornish
- 18-07-19
Bittersweet Sorrow
I read this after reading Sweet sorrow, which is a much better read. There is some humour in the book, but to be honest Stephen is such a sad character, that you just felt bad for him. Narration was excellent, and overall I enjoyed the read, but it did leave me feeling a little flat.
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- Sophie
- 13-01-21
Loved the characters
The reader Paul Thornley gives a great experience to the reader, making it funny and compelling, and also believable.
Another enjoyable book from David Nicholls.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-08-24
The Understudy
I really enjoy all of David Nicholls stories. He captures a failing character and makes you root for them.
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- 3lionslover
- 03-09-19
Easy listening, great narration, disappointing ending...
I enjoyed listening to this book. The narrator was great, playing the different characters excellently. The actual story was good, although not as strong as his others. All in all, a very good holiday read.
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- kb.barr88
- 24-06-21
a slow starter but keep with it
a little slow to start but after the first couple of chapters you will be hooked.
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- Richard S.
- 06-04-21
a diverting, if not very original idea
I enjoyed this, but it was nothing new. Well performed and worth a listen. The trouble is that few of the characters are at all likeable, including the hero and love interest. Great narration though.
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