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The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne

By: Freya North
Narrated by: Amanda Abbington
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Eadie Browne is an odd child with unusual parents, living in a strange house neighbouring the local cemetery. Bullied at school – but protected by her two best friends Celeste and Josh, and her many imaginary friends lying six feet under next door – Eadie muddles her way through.

Arriving in Manchester as a student in the late 1980s, Eadie confronts a busy, gritty Victorian metropolis a far cry from the small Garden City she's left behind. Soon enough she experiences a novel freedom she never imagined and it's seductive. She can be who she wants to be, do as she pleases, and no one back home needs to know. As Manchester embraces the dizzying, colourful euphoria of Rave counterculture, Eadie is swept along, blithely ignoring danger and reality. Until, one night, her past comes hurtling at her with ramifications which will continue into her adult life.

Now, as the new Millennium beckons, Eadie is turning 30 with a marriage in tatters. She must travel back to where she once lived for a funeral she can't quite comprehend.

©2024 Freya North (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing Coming of Age Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt

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bit long and not exciting enough.I thought the life of the bully could have been explored more . A good listen though.

Narration great, story could have been more interesting.

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It doesn't matter how good a book is, if the narrator isn't up to the job its a disaster. Amanda's narration was perfect. It felt like she was the main character telling me her story, not just someone reading a book as some others do.

The story was unusual. The characters all had time to develop, they were all plausable and likeable. I was even left with a sense of understanding and empathy towards the 'bad guy'.

I found myself drawn into Eadie's world, even in tears at one point. I'm the same age as her, so many of the cultural references were nostalgic.

I very much enjoyed listening and may try other books by the author. I will definitely listen to anything else Amanda Abbington narrates, she was brilliant.

One of the best narrators I've heard

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Brought alive my own nostalgia. Beautiful heart lifting plot. Loveable and relatable characters.
Well told, as if by a friend.
Thoroughly enjoyed this story with not a single criticism

Very enjoyable

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The complete understanding of all the emotions felt by the characters-I felt I knew them.

The best audio book I’v listened to by far!! The best book audio book I’ve listened to by far!!

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I loved this story! Although I didn’t live in the exact times of when the book was set, (I was 10 years out) I still felt a deep connection of the times before mobile phones and of friendships and love and loss before the chaos of social media. I cried and I laughed throughout. I highly recommend getting lost in this narrative of life’s paths of self discovery. The writing is beautiful and relatable, a must read.

A beautiful tale of nostalgia

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Another heart warming and emotive Freya North story with a strong narrative scaffold and excellent characterisation.

Super narration

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Loved everything about this book and would definitely reccommend a listen. Particularly enjoyed the movement through time.

Amazing characters

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What a great book. Thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. A very different kind of story, and very emotional in parts. Lovely. Thank you.

Beautiful

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I wasn’t sure about this book but as soon as I started to listen I was hooked. Eadie Browne intrigued me in her approach to life and the people she encountered. I actually cried at some parts as I was so moved. Well written and narrated. I particularly enjoy it when narrator makes no attempt to change their voice according to gender. A brilliant listen!

A really good story

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Loved this story which took us from childhood to adulthood living each period building picture perfect images along the way. Wanted it to go on forever and felt bereft when this beautiful story concluded. Another great Freya North book. I will read again after a few months when undoubtedly I will find aspects missed on first reading and love it again.

Journey in time

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