Sipsworth

De: Simon Van Booy

Narrado por: Christine Rendel

Over the course of a single week, a woman who is ready to die discovers an unexpected reason to live.

Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to the English village of her childhood after living abroad for six decades. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss.

Helen retreats into her home on Westminster Crescent, becoming a creature of routine and habit. Then, one cold autumn night, a chance encounter with an abandoned pet mouse on the street outside her house sets Helen on a surprising journey of friendship.

Sipsworth is a reminder that there can be second chances. No matter what we have planned for ourselves, sometimes the world has plans of its own. Simon Van Booy's lyrical storytelling is a delight even as it will fill your heart.

©2024 Simon Van Booy (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Christine Rendel’s beautiful narration of this lovely book is perfect.

This is such a lovely book. The writing is beautiful, elegant, and a great introduction for me to the many fine books of Simon van Booy. It’s a story of loss, loneliness, and the realization that there are second chances to be found in the most unlikely circumstances. Very uplifting. Christine Rendel’s skillful and sensitive narration is perfect. I was enthralled listening.

Catharsis and hope

If a great book is one that engages all of your emotions, this one will be a classic… Right down to the last sentence

Cute story

I liked the story of Mrs. Cartwright and the mouse who becomes her pet Sipsworth and the people she enlists to help her save this mouse.

I was immediately immersed in the story and found it so meaningful and touching and sweet.

Mrs Cartwright emerged slowly but so interestingly as the story developed. I loved her more all the time!

Friendships

Being several years Helen’s senior, books are my companions as Sipsworth is hers. And what a lovely friend this book was!!

A Lovely Heartwarming Story

I so enjoyed this sweet story about an aging woman whose lonely life is turned around by her encounter with a small furry neighbor. The characters are beautifully drawn. The story is suitable for older kids/young adults, but can also be enjoyed on another level by older adults. It caused this septuagenarian to think about many aspects of getting older and how we do or don’t adapt to change. Read by the wonderfully expressive voice artist, Christine Rendel, it was a delight from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Awesome!

Wonderful story about age and connection - to both animals and people. Hated for it to end - very uplifting.

A story I will not forget.

This book I just a wonderful tale full of love and wisdom. I couldn’t stop listening! It is sure to become a classic.

Save mice from death?

Started a little slow but improved with each chapter. Haven't seen such a cute mouse / human relationship since Cinderella. The mice poop still grosses me out and I would NEVER have eaten any food from her house.

Charming story

Just a delightful little story. I enjoyed this very much. Sometimes there is something good to be found on the other side of sadness.