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The Other Son
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
Alice has been lying to herself for years, holding fast to the belief that the needs of her family far outweigh her own. But her outwardly successful marriage hides dark secrets, and for much of her life the children were the only reason she stuck around.
These days, though her successful banker son lives nearby, his young wife seems to do everything she can to keep Alice at bay. As for Alice's other son, he has always been something of a stranger and has been traveling for so long that Alice isn't even sure what continent he is on anymore.
Alice can't help but wonder if the effort she expends presenting a united front to the outside world is actually helping anyone and what would happen if she suddenly stopped pretending. Could life, like the novels she devours, hold surprises in its closing chapters? And if she did shake everything up by admitting the truth about her marriage, would anyone be on her side? Has the time finally come for Alice to put her own needs first?
For the first time in years, her heart is racing. Can Alice really change her life? Dare she even imagine such a thing?
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-20
Great story
After a bit of difficulty getting into this book I really enjoyed it. I would love it if there was a sequel as I felt that there was still a lot to tell.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-18
Excellent Story beautifully told
Thoroughly enjoyable could not put it down.
What happens to Alice next?
Can’t wait to find out!
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- Shachi
- 08-11-18
Story is slow, but narrator is great!
Usually I love Nick Alexander books but this was slow going - you couldn't tell really what the story was and where it was going. Imogen Church does a great job with accents and pace, which helped!
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- Alpha
- 02-06-21
Excellent
Didn’t want this to end. Well written descriptive characters, would make a light tv drama
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- cathy
- 10-06-17
Kitchen sink drama
A book that explores the intimate details of families and the dark experiences they share, written in a way that soon immerses the reader.
I enjoyed this book on many levels but if I take one thing away with me it will be to be more patient with my own "Alice" the narrator was very good and I felt she enriched the characters. Highly recommend
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- nicola
- 21-10-21
Wonderful
Beautiful story and twisty turns. Very enjoyable book, I got very addicted to finding out what happens next. Love the narration, enjoyed the take on the characters. I will definitely follow this author and the narrator. Thank.you!
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- jackpot
- 09-09-21
The other Son
This was a wonderful book. you're never too old to learn or change your life. it's amazing.
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- M D ROSENBERGER
- 18-09-21
Highly recommend this book
Haven’t enjoyed a book this much for ages couldn’t put it down hoping for more
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- Gill Maclellan
- 07-06-21
A slow burn but worth it.
This is a slow gentle read/listen but is really lovely and quite emotive.
I would happily recommend this.
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- Kate
- 15-07-21
Thought provoking gem of a story
I started reading this thinking it was a type of chick lit, but it is so much more than that. It’s a clever look at family relationships and of the other, less obvious,damage caused by domestic violence . I found Alice extremely irritating at times and almost gave up when I thought I didn’t really like any of the characters . I’m so pleased I persevered. The last part of the story subtlety explores why she is the way she is - interesting, satisfying read!
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