The Keeper of Stories

De: Sally Page

Narrado por: Jessica Whittaker

Duración: 10 h y 16 m

Resumen del Editor

A charming, uplifting debut novel—full of humor and depth—that has taken audiences around the world by surprise.

Everyone has a story to tell. But does Janice have the power to unlock her own?

She can’t recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of conversation overheard as she cleaned a sink? Before long (as she dusted a sitting room or defrosted a fridge) she noticed people were telling her their stories. Perhaps they had always done so, but now it is different, now the stories are reaching out to her and she gathers them to her …

Cleaner Janice knows that it is in people’s stories that you really get to know them. From recently widowed Fiona and her son Adam to opera-singing Geordie, the quiet bus driver Euan, and the pretentious Mrs. “YeahYeahYeah” and her fox terrier, Decius, Janice has a unique insight into the community around her.

When Janice starts cleaning for Mrs. B—a shrewd and prickly woman in her nineties—she finally meets someone who wants to hear her story. But Janice is clear: she is the keeper of stories, she doesn’t have a story to tell. At least, not one she can share.

Mrs. B is no fool and knows there is more to Janice than meets the eye. What is she hiding? After all, doesn’t everyone have a story to tell?

©2023 by Sally Page (P)2022 by HarperCollins Publishers

A great read, much richer than first seems

Well written with thoughtfully created characters. Just when it seems a familiar path ahead, the story is much richer with …. well, it just gets better!

This is a beautifully written story.

This tale begins with a simple woman, existing in a somewhat drab life. The book expands and blooms like a maple tree into a many-faceted story with colorful, extraordinary characters!

I loved it

This book came along at a really good time in my life. I’m about to make a major move, so I have a lot of stress and anxiety in my life at this moment. However, this was a joy to listen to. It was light without being silly or cliché. The characters were likable and the narrator was really good. I would give this 10 stars if I could.

Enjoyable Listen

The story started off a little slow with any action or much interest for the first several chapters but stick with it! Characters and background evolve and are revealed-especially the main character’s “story” but many others as well that makes it a quite interesting, enjoyable listen.

The Keeper of Stories

Loved it. Slow sta but worst it. The ending is very mysterious and intriguing too.

Absolutely a treat

By far one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. If in doubt, it is absolutely worth a credit.

Intriguing heartwarming and beautiful

This is not my usual listen but I’m so glad I did. A story of life and all its ups and downs with well rounded characters.

I loved the narration. And the story crept up on me a little at a time.

I liked the fact that a mystery was built into the story, with clues being revealed piece by piece. Mrs B was a great more revealing than Janice, as Janice had a great deal of guilt to relieve herself from. All in all, it was a totally different and better story than I was prepared for.

Marvelous

This book is so much more than a collection of stories. The characters are so well done and the story teller’s story is just great.

Highly Recommended!

Such a wonderful story if you let the depth of the characters sink into your heart. I was touched by this book and was sad to see it end. Delightful listen!