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The Last Paradise

By: Di Morrissey
Narrated by: Louise Crawford
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From Australia's favourite storyteller with new novel Before the Storm out now.

In the ashes of her marriage, she finds the truth about his past and the courage to start again in . . .The Last Paradise.

Grace has the perfect life: a job she loves, a beautiful daughter and a rich, successful husband. But one night, when their world falls apart in a shocking disaster, Grace suddenly sees what she couldn't admit - her marriage and her husband are a fraud.

With the life she knew in tatters, she takes an assignment promoting the launch of a unique luxury hotel, hidden in a stunning, untouched oasis in the heart of tourist-crazed Bali.

Here, in this last paradise, Grace gathers the strength to take charge of her world. And, inspired by a woman's story from long ago, she discovers a path to a future she'd never dared to imagine . . .

©2019 Di Morrissey (P)2019 Macmillan Australia Audio

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'There's no denying the beauty and opulence of Morrissey's rendering of place . . . She is a master of the genre.' Weekend Australian

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Very disappointing narration

I enjoyed my visit to modern Bali along with significant historical revelations. Morrissey researches her topics well and invariably advocates for those fighting for the environment and those big businesses exploiting our fragile world.
But this interesting book was seriously let down by the reader. In fact, it's a compliment to the storyline that I actually finished it.
The reader...oh dear. The narrative flow jarred as she paused between direct speech and the she said, he said etc....a narration sin! Occasional jarring misreading of the sentence structure. Painful dragging out of the narration. Ghastly American accent. Yet for all that, a lovely voice and occasional proficient voice acting.

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  • Rowena Brookes
  • 11-09-19

Great story, annoying narrator

Not my favorite Di Morrissey book but very enjoyable. Unfortunately the narrators ‘snobby’ voice affected the warmth of the characters.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 12-17-19

major let down

narrator voice was annoying struggled to finish storyline slow. left unimpressed and disappointed with purchase

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  • Reni
  • 12-09-19

probably the worst narrated book so far

I did give it a go because I do like Di Morrissey's books and if I could get used to the narrator I may have persisted longer...however this actress was probably the worst I ever heard. The book is written by an Australian writer, story plays in Australia, narrated by an Australian actress yet she sounds like she was narrating a 19th Century book written by an English governess. It is terrible. I think I stop here, let's just say i was disappointed.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 11-25-19

Narration is terrible spoilt the enjoyment of quit a good storyVery very disappointing as I look forward always to her novels

Narration was terrible
Have enjoyed all of Di Morrissey audio books so really so disappointed
with this narration that left me feeling irritable and frustrated
Good storyline though

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  • Kylie
  • 11-19-19

entertaining story, reading annoying

The reader makes the characters sound like they are always surprised and confused about the conversations. But the story is quite good.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 11-15-19

Disappointing

I am a fan of Di Morrissey but I found this tedious and the main character weak and insipid. I could not finish it.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 08-13-23

strength and love win

lived it ,quickly becoming one of my favourite authors,strong characters balanced with strength of human nature

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  • Jacqueline Liddiard
  • 12-07-22

Interesting

Loved the story and well done in the Audible team. Thanks. Look forward to my next book.

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  • julie
  • 05-17-22

Wrong orator

I always enjoy anything written by Di Morrissey but the orator's pronunciation was too embellished & distracted greatly from the ability to just concentrate on the story. Had to turn it off!

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  • Judith O'Doherty
  • 10-13-21

Excellent story

Loved this book getting value with 2 books on one. Nearly didn't finish though due to the narration ..... bit disappointing

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