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Larry's Party

By: Carol Shields
Narrated by: William Roberts
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Summary

Larry's Party covers the life of Larry Weller, a modern man in the 20th century. Following Larry between the ages of 27 and 47, from 1977 to 1997, the novel illustrates what it’s like to be a man in Larry’s era, and how men have had to change; exploring how masculinity is defined in the post-feminist world. Read by William Roberts.

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An unexpected pleasure.

I've had this book in my Library for ages and never quite got round to listening to it. However I've greedily listened to it over a few days as i've been unable to stop! It's not that it's gripping, it's just a beautifully crafted and insightful listen. I loved it!

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thoroughly enjoyed this book

Beautifully written story. The narrator was exactly right for the book. Thought-provoking, poetic and full of endearing characters.
Has inspired me to read more of Carol Sheilds work.

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So disappointing

This is a wonderful book, it unfolds in layers and we slowly learn so much about Larry and his life. I am afraid it was ruined by William Roberts’ reading. It was a brash, harsh delivery and the accents attempted by Mr Roberts are on a level, I’m afraid, with Dick van Dyke’s attempts at a cockney accent in Mary Poppins. Such a pity as the story is such a subtle tale

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loved it.

I enjoyed this book on so many levels! It was consistently interesting, entertaining (and in places made me laugh out loud). A few times also, my jaw dropped in surprise/shock.
A difficult book to read aloud in places, I thought the narrator did an excellent job. I particularly admire the way the narrator dealt with the discussion part of the dinner party, where the Spanish gentlemen attempted many times to join the conversation to make a comment/express an opinion about what was being said - but was generally interrupted or ‘talked over’ by his fellow diners who allowed their self-absorption to unconsciously, but rudely, to ignore him! Genius execution by author and narrator imho.
I would love to hear some male perspectives on this novel - and how they feel it accurately portrays the male ‘lived experience’ through the words and thoughts of Larry. This is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining books I have ever read, and I loved it. I do recommend it highly.

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