The Latecomer

A Novel

De: Jean Hanff Korelitz

Narrado por: Julia Whelan

Duración: 16 h y 19 m

Resumen del Editor

"Golden Voice Julia Whelan expertly narrates the unhappy story of the wealthy Oppenheimer family of New York. Whelan narrates as though she were acting out the Oppenheimers' history on stage, playing each character part." -AudioFile on The Latecomer

This program is masterfully narrated by award-winning "Golden Voice" narrator Julia Whelan.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plot, Jean Hanff Korelitz’s The Latecomer is a layered and immersive literary novel about three siblings, desperate to escape one another, and the upending of their family by the late arrival of a fourth.

The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the first meeting of parents Salo and Johanna, under tragic circumstances, to their triplets born during the early days of IVF. As children, the three siblings—Harrison, Lewyn, and Sally—feel no strong familial bond and cannot wait to go their separate ways, even as their father becomes more distanced and their mother more desperate. When the triplets leave for college, Johanna, faced with being truly alone, makes the decision to have a fourth child. What role will the “latecomer” play in this fractured family?

A complex novel that builds slowly and deliberately, The Latecomer touches on the topics of grief and guilt, generational trauma, privilege and race, traditions and religion, and family dynamics. It is a profound and witty family story from an accomplished author, known for the depth of her character studies, expertly woven storylines, and plot twists.

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books

©2022 Jean Hanff Korelitz (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Incredible

Absolutely incredible. If you love family drama fiction, this book is for you. It’s long, but it still wasn’t long enough. What a beautiful, complicated story of a beautiful, complicated family.

Insightful and elegant family saga

I found The Latecomer totally engrossing, occasionally hilarious and so insightful about human nature and family dynamics that I stopped listening, occasionally, just to mull over the author’s compassionate wisdom.

Absolutely fabulous

One of the best books I have read in a very long time. Loved every word.

Wild

This book is wild. The chismosa in me loved this book because the family drama is so intertwined! Jaw dropped a few times! Relatable characters too.

You’ll be glad you stayed with this story!

It begins slowly, and I almost put it down - very well written, but too many uninteresting rich family “problems” to start. I’m so happy I stayed with it through the many twists and turns. Very well developed and rewarding story. Brava!

Long, but worth it!

Great story! The build up is slow, but it is worth it in the end when the story all comes together.

A great reader

I enjoyed the story very much. I especially love when the reader gives just enough inflection to keep me listening without overacting. Well done

More Please

Fantastic. Brilliant. Thank you!
The narrator is really talented.
The complexity of this family & all the characters kept me enthralled.

Intriguing story of sibling co-existence

Sibling rivalry or denial of relationships…..a well spun story complete w art history and historical current events throughout. I liked this one very much.

Julia Whelan an excellent voice actor!!!!

Fabulous

Wonderfully written and perfectly performed! Julia Whalen is terrific. Her intonations and voice is easy to listen to!