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The Time Being

By: Antonia Honeywell
Narrated by: Melody Grove
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Editorial reviews

The Time Being is written by Antonia Honeywell and is the short story prequel to the full length audiobook The Ship, narrated by actress Melody Grove. This is a beautifully written and intricately constructed story entwined with suspense. Futuristic London is a dangerous and uninviting place. Young Lalla, like all children, is focused only on survival. When the government offers the people a chance for a real future, Lalla is suspicious. Will she risk everything for the promise of protection? What secrets do the government have lying inside Regent’s Park? Available now from Audible.

Publisher's summary

At 11 Lalla should be enjoying her childhood in London. But this is not London as we know it. In a collapsed society, Lalla struggles to imagine her future. When a government announcement invites her to enjoy a new life in Regent’s Park, Lalla sees a glimmer of hope. But what is she willing to risk?

The Time Being is the short-story prequel to The Ship by Antonia Honeywell, if you enjoyed this, you’ll love the full-length novel sequel.

©2014 Antonia Honeywell (P)2014 W.F. Howes Ltd

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got it free

I got it free but I would have paid for it was a very interesting short story

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Very Good

Wow .. I was pleasantly surprised, a very good book. Definitely worth listening to and well read

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Left me wanting to know more

Lovely narration. I would love to have more detail and the story has left me in a strange spot. Wanting to know what happens next.

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short but sweet

on the whole a very satisfying read, very Orwell 1984 feel about it Good read.

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pretty good

narrator was great for the story. nice quick story with thought provoking plot. i wanted more.

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This is a short story told from a 12 year ldd point of view and the performer sounds like a 12 year old. The story was OK till the end where it seamed the girl gave up hope and just went with the flow.

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An intriguing introduction

What did you love best about The Time Being?

In a world after destruction, the family unit tries to survive. Teenagers are very much the same as throughout time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The young girl who is between ages, still young enough to enjoy stores but dreaming of being older and more independent

What about Melody Grove’s performance did you like?

Lovely soothing voice, appropriate for the young girl character we hear from most

Who was the most memorable character of The Time Being and why?

The young girl, for her dreams and sense of wonder
Her mother is also a strong character

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