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Narrado por:
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Wilson Bethel
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De:
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Joyce Maynard
For company, Henry has his long-divorced mother, Adele - a onetime dancer whose summer project was to teach him how to foxtrot; his hamster, Joe; and awkward Saturday-night outings to Friendly's with his estranged father and new stepfamily. As much as he tries, Henry knows that even with his jokes and his "Husband for a Day" coupon, he still can't make his emotionally fragile mother happy.
Adele has a secret that makes it hard for her to leave their house, and seems to possess an irreparably broken heart. But all that changes on the Thursday before Labor Day, when a mysterious bleeding man named Frank approaches Henry and asks for a hand. Over the next five days, Henry will learn some of life's most valuable lessons: how to throw a baseball, the secret to perfect piecrust, the breathless pain of jealousy, the power of betrayal, and the importance of putting others - especially those we love - above ourselves. And the knowledge that real love is worth waiting for.
In a manner evoking Ian McEwan's Atonement and Nick Hornby's About a Boy, acclaimed author Joyce Maynard weaves a beautiful, poignant tale of love, sex, adolescence, and devastating treachery as seen through the eyes of a young teenage boy - and the man he later becomes - looking back at an unexpected encounter that begins one single, long, hot, life-altering weekend.
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Narrator Wilson Bethel's voice evokes the tension of a young man standing on the precipice of becoming a man. Bethel uses an adolescent voice to describe Henry's longings for love and his adolescent wonderings about life. Bethel shines in portraying Henry's relationship with his mother, giving their interplay the realistic back-and-forth style that many mothers and sons share. As Adele's sad secret is finally revealed, Bethel's delivery turns melancholy. Listeners will appreciate how Bethel's narration infuses the dramatic story of a life-altering time in Henry's life with strength and empathy.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. The book has developed and believable characters. It had a great story line also.Who was your favorite character and why?
The main character (the boy) because he learned from his mistakes.Which scene was your favorite?
Listening to him telling about driving his young child and wife up to visit his mother.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The endLabor Day
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Emotional, not just a story
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Je me suis vraiment plongée dans cette histoire, et attachée à ses personnages, perdus dans la vie, mais qui le temps d'un week-end arrive à trouver du sens.
Souvent, on a l'impression que c'est la solution la plus "cliché" qui va être choisie, mais Joyce Maynard nous entraîne ailleurs, comme si elle nous disait "ce n'est pas si simple".
Mention spéciale à Wilson Bethel pour l'interprétation ! Il incarne aussi bien l'évadé de prison que l'adolescente de 13 ans.
Un vrai coup de cœur !
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What did you like best about this story?
This book was so easy to listen to. I couldn't stop. I really loved the story, the characters, and everything. It was just so so so good. Highly recommend.Amazing
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Beautiful and poetic
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A lovely read
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Great book
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, great story and writing skills make for an excellent book.What did you like best about this story?
it was from the son's point of view of how he saw things....What about Wilson Bethel’s performance did you like?
his ability to change tones for each emotion.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
CryGreat story and writing!
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Well told story
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Any additional comments?
A very compelling story with well thought out and extremely likable characters. The narration is well done. I was very surprised by this novel.Simply wonderful
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