Winter Ghosts - absorbing!

This was a curious read, interesting and absorbing, it was like being transported in time. I recommend it if you would like something a little different.

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Beautiful story

I've read this before so knew the story and knew I loved it. The story makes you think about grief and lose and how it is a timeless set of emotions which all are touched by regardless of time or faith.
Shame about the unnecessary music though, I found it distracting and detracted from the narration which was excellent. It felt more like listening to a radio play that to a book.
Still enjoyed it and will likely listen to it again.

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A good story

I thought this book addressed many things, grief and a longing to be loved by the ones who we are closest to. The main character is haunted by his grief and horrors of war and what war leaves behind.
I enjoyed learning about the history and incredible the 1300, wow! Good listen.

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not my favourite Kate Mosse Book

it was ok. Just not my favourite. I hated the music that accompanied every chapter. If it wasn't for the fact I had to listen for book club I probably would not have made it to the end.

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excellent reader

I gave this review 3 out of 5 stars only because if you've read Kate Mosse's Sepulchre and Labyrinth, you know the formula for this book. If you're a fan--it's worth the read. I was disappointed that the book was so short--pretty much a glorified short story. The reader, however, does an INCREDIBLE job and really brings the story to life. Definitely worth an Audible credit, I just wish the book was longer.

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Lovely story

I found this a lovely story of a gentle man altered by grief in a very believable way. It was well read and successfully immersed me in the life of the story. I look forward to listening to it again.

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Just a bit boring!

The main character is not very interesting! It makes the narrative hard going and makes the story hard work. I really couldn't care less what happens to him and his ridiculous obsession with Fabrissa grates pretty quickly.
Sorry - the story just went on a bit too long for me.

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An errie tale.

Just loved this narrator. A sensitive and unusual story which touches the heart.
The musical touch was gorgeous.

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The winter ghosts

This audio book held my attention right through and I was totally entranced. The characters are well rounded and believable, so is the setting. I was right there, in France, during a snowy winter. This book is an expansion of "The cave", a very short novella for the adult literacy project, but "Winter ghosts" stands alone. The story begins after the First World War and the main character is a man whose brother died on the Somme. He is still mourning and has travelled to France in an attempt to recover from a breakdown. His car skids and he makes his way to a village where they are preparing to celebrate an annual festival.
Downloading this book in audio format was great for me as I do not speak French. It was wonderful to listen to the narrator reeling off the French names and places in an impecable accent which was a pleasure to hear. I would recommend this audio book without reservation.

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The Winter Ghosts

I enjoyed this book. I have read other books by Kate Mosse and rate her as a good author

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