Lion

We saw the movie based on this memoir last weekend, and immediately I looked for the book here on Audible, because I didn't want the story to end. I don't think I will ever forget this miraculous story. Be aware that the book originally was titled A Long Way Home, but as far as I can tell this is the same exact recording, only with a few extra minutes of Epilogue added. The narrator reads a tad slowly, but is otherwise capable, and appropriately naturally speaks with an Aussie accent but does perfect Indian accents for Saroo's birth family and other Indian characters. WHAT AN AMAZING STORY--See the movie FIRST! I know that's the opposite of the usual recommendation, but in this case it makes the best sense. The movie pulls you strongly and immediately into the story, and the book more slowly and methodically lays out the details, including details that didn't make it into the screenplay for the film.

Grade: A

This story underlines the true definition of the human struggle. It also shines a light on the social ramifications of a political system catering to whims of those with, rather than those without.

After seeing the movie I had to listen to the book. The movie was wonderful but, the book provided a more detailed story. I'm forever changed after having come across such a wonderful story.

Saroo never gave up.

Of course Saroo.

His voice captured you and made you want to continue to the next chapter.

It was touching to read how a 5 year old grew up to become a grown man who had the courage to go back to where it all began.

the narrator was one of the best I've heard so far, couldn't stop listening. captivating.

Amazing story that draws you in from the first minute and keeps you wanting more. Tugs at your heartstrings.

I loved this book. The story and narration were fantastic; I was touched by Saroo's courage, dedication and love for both his adopted family and his birth family.

Story is okay. The reader is very slow but tolerable if you listen on 1.25x the normal speed. I just think this book could have been 2/3 the length with better writing.

I've heard about Saroo's story like probably a lot of people when the movie Lion was out. But I thought it would be too heartbreaking to watch. So I searched for the book and I'm so glad that I did. This is such an incredible and inspiring story, I feel like doing something more to help others. Such a worthy reading, I truly recommend! The narrator was good, the only thing I didn't really care for was his interpretation of indian characters talking english with a very forced accent. But that was minor detail.

While I enjoyed the book, The Orphan Keeper was better written and a more enjoyable book. Lion was written knowing that his friends and family would read it and he didn't want to offend anyone. There was a lot of repetition and unnecessary reassurances. However, I am intrigued to see the movie and expect that, after seeing the film, I'll recommend you skip the book, watch the movie version of Lion and then read The Orphan Keeper which was similar yet more intriguing.