Miss Buncle's Book

By: D. E. Stevenson

Narrated by: Patricia Gallimore

Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

The scene of this entertaining story is laid in a charming English village. The plot centres round Miss Barbara Buncle, a maiden lady who was obliged to write a book because – as she naively explained – her dividends were so poor. Unfortunately, Miss Buncle had no imagination, so she wrote about her friends – quite kindly and truthfully, of course, for she was a benevolent and veracious soul.

The reactions of her friends to Miss Buncle’s book, however, were a little surprising, and the far-reaching and unexpected results of its publication caused quite a stir.

©1934 D. E. Stevenson (P)2010 Soundings

So good, I'll read them all!!

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It is a "period piece" actually written in the period. It was written in the thirties - when the vocabulary was prettier, the manners were kinder and the people were gentler. Sometimes I wished I were reading on my Kindle (for the instant dictionary) but then I would have missed the narrator's delivery - which was spot on - she changed voices for all characters. I plan to listen to all available D. E. Stevenson's books. Miss Buncle and her cast of characters were so entertaining and I got a glimpse of life in England in the thirties.

An entertaining and well written book - loved it!

This is one of the best audiobooks I have listened to and so clever. What a smart and interesting plot and who would have thought that such a benign plot could be so exciting. I loved every minute of this. The reader is very engaging and changes her voice so naturally to depict different characters. So good. Well done!

Tedious at times

I realize that I am in the minority on this one, but I found this book basically boring ... Cute premise, but often tedious. Too many characters for no particular reason. Good narration, though.

Delightful. Entertaining. Charming. Fun.

What did you love best about Miss Buncle's Book?

Original and entertaining story.

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

More than you expect.

Any additional comments?

Not your usual English cottage story. Kind and gentle, but has an edge of sorts and I found it delightful, easy to listen to, and absolutely fun. I plan to read the sequel. Well written. Worth your time.

Brilliant and addictive

If you are looking for an antidote to the anxiety of the present, an escape from the frightening times we are living through, this is perfect. Nine hours of joy, humour and inspiration.

Quite charming and fun!

Lovely book slow start but clever and fun. It is a small story but quite a good read.

Fun!

This was indeed a unique and fun read! Very clever and well written and the reader did a fabulous job.

A Fun Story

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is a fun and lighthearted read with interesting characters who have comedic interactions.

Bravo, Miss Buncle!

I enjoyed this book so much--it's told in simple language, but implies that much has been left unsaid, and there's a great deal of pleasure in reading between the lines. Patricia Gallimore perfectly captures the wry humor of the book. She is a rarity among woman narrators in that she does men's voices well; she is able to do different voices for different male characters, express a range of emotions in each male voice, and even do a credible male romantic character (this has been a real sticking point for me in some audiobooks narrated by women!). Although this story is a light read, it doesn't feel like a trivial read. It's funny and smart. Highly recommended.

One of my all time favorites.

This charming story, and its sequels, never fail to delight me. Miss Buncle tickles my sense of humor and satisfies my sense of "fair.". If you enjoy seeing the " good guys" win, the "bad guys" lose, interspersed with smiles, giggles and laughs, give it a try.

Dorothy Stevenson is one of my favorite authors. She lightens my day (or night) in comfort, for we seem to share the same humor and values. Enjoy!