A true pleasure to listen to.

I always look forward to a Barbara Kingsolver book. I think I’ve read all of them - each one so different from its siblings - and they always live up to expectations. This is the first of her books that I have listened to - and it is read by her too. That was a true bonus. Her reading was so enjoyable- had me laughing out loud quite a few times- and I think I’ll have to get the book too. Deftly switching from one generation to another, back and forth, with a story for each family that I couldn’t wait to get back to. I know I’ll hear her voice while I read it.

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A tender and thought provoking story of two histories intertwined.

Clever and sensitive. Thought provoking and raising so many of today’s important issues in the gentlest of writing. Beautifully read by the author, bringing out the poignancy of the writing in her lovely lyrical voice. Not missing a trick throughout of this incredible story. This is in my top ten ever books for sure.

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Perfection

I absolutely loved this book. So many layers of meaning. Such wisdom and wonderful characters. Chilling reflection on modern society but a hint of optimism if we can all be more like Tig.

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Not Author's usual style

I enjoyed this book a little... The story was slightly gripping but at times didn't hold up. I found explanations being missed out, human reactions seemed dulled and finer details missed out. Weird because her previous books have felt so rich and interesting. At times it just felt like a political dialogue and I lost interest. It also surprised me when it ended, I was left feeling "what actually happened?"

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Incredible Writing

Amazing book. Certainly makes one think of our worlds future. Barbara is an amazing narrator.

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wonderful reading of a wonderful book!

Double time fascinating story read by the author kept me awake night after night. The contemporary story so resonant & recognisable, the early utopian settlement turned dystopian beautifully, intriguingly interwoven...

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The modern dilemma in a nutshell

Storytelling you cannot leave. Philosophy of the modern world and its “ flat earth society blinkers” wrapped in the fear of evolution and continued unstoppable consumerism.
Those who chip away at the blindfolds.

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Lost in time

This is my third novel from this author. She is now my absolute favourite- once I start listening I find it very difficult to stop. This novel is particularly well constructed, informative and absorbing. It’s one I shall return to.

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An Intelligent, sensitive story

Connections of characters across time entwined in a beautifully crafted story without sentimentality leaves one really thinking about both the bigger world, as well as small personal issues of our day. I loved this book and am keen to read more by the author.

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Slightly disappointed by my favourite author

I’ve loved Bárbara Kingsolvers other books but I struggled with this one. The present day part of the story just about held my interest but the historical part did not. I wasn’t keen on the way it was read although I have liked her reading of previous books. Perhaps I should have read the book in print.

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