Trustee from the Toolroom

By: Nevil Shute

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Keith Stewart, a retiring and ingenious engineer, could not have been happier in his little house in the shabby London suburb of Ealing. There he invented the mini-motor, the six-volt generator, and the tiny Congreve clock. Then a chain of events sweeps him into deep waters and leads him to his happiest discovery yet.

©1960 Heather Felicity Norway and Union Trustee Company of Australia, Ltd. (P)1988 Recorded Books, LLC

A heartwarming story narrated by one of the best !

Would you listen to Trustee from the Toolroom again? Why?

Yes, in fact I have read and listened to this story a number of times and will do so again.

Any additional comments?

No

Social Engineering

This was a very entertaining and relaxing read... Keith is a mild mannered paragon, and the engineering components of the story were fun... Down to its crux it's a story of taken on responsibility and how friendships can germinate in unexpected ways... Its about doing the right thing, making friends, and being who you are w/o reservation... The characters are easy and likable, and the narration is top notch...

Enjoyed a story of a principled man.

Very good story. The reader was very good also. As stated in the heading, the lead character shows integrity. I have recommended this book to others and they too have enjoyed it. This is a new Author for me, I will look for other books by him.

A great story! A great listen!

This is a great story that leaves the listener with a positive feeling. At the end of the book I wondered why there aren't more books like this in the world.

Delightful!

Really wasn't expecting too much from this book but since it was on sale I decided to try this (to me) new author. I am SO glad....it is simply so much fun, even though it became clear it was written some years ago. Great story!

A Simple Read That Just Makes You Feel Good

Would you listen to Trustee from the Toolroom again? Why?

I rarely listen to any book twice, but I can see myself listening to this one again in the future.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trustee from the Toolroom?

Hard to answer this question specifically without creating a spoiler. I will just say that it is when it becomes clear that having character, integrity and doing the right thing matters.

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

Good job portraying the characters.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Story of How One Good Man's Life Can Influence So Many

Any additional comments?

A good read if you are looking for something that is not too heavy or long, but will leaving you feeling good.

Another Winner from Nevil Shute

Here is another example of consistently good writing from a GREAT author. The Story is very well constructed, the character development outstanding and the descriptions of Keith's journey to find the "lost ship" very detailed and believable. This is the story of a "simple man" with meager means who did an extra ordinary thing to fulfill to the letter his duty as a trustee for his young niece upon the untimely death of her parents.
Of course the narration is top notch with Frank Muller at the helm.
Don"t miss this classic!

Trustee from the Toolroom is one of Neville Shute's best!

The narrator, Frank Muller, did a wonderful job on the accents and voices of the different characters. This book is one I will read again and again. It leaves me feeling good about life!

Masterfully Done - Five Stars

Perhaps Nevil Shute Norway's best book, although A Town Like Alice may win out on that score, this is a delightful tale with delightful characters. The story itself is dramatic at the same time that it is whimsical. The Oregon bumpkin who sailed by the seat of his pants, the thinly disguised John Weyerhauser, and other characters who came and went gave the book great charm. It is a great read AND a great listen. The reader, Frank Muller, was excellent in that he gave the book flavor and character without "performing." This book is one of the very few that can be listened to multiple times with great enjoyment on each occasion. (I've done it.)

A gentle story, a gentle man

The New York Times review written in 1960 called this Nevil Shute's best book. Fans of "A Town Like Alice" may not agree, but it certainly is a worthy story. Would that there were more people like the hero of this tale and fewer of the kind who would look down on him or not take his skills or his courage seriously. The narration is well done and I enjoyed the fact that the author seems never to use the word "on" but always says "upon." Maybe this is a 1960 British thing, but it's charming. Listen to this when you've had enough of the bad news in the world and want a simple story about a decent man.