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Bitter
- Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
It's 1969, and the summer of love still lingers in London, but Gilda is haunted by her wartime past. She walked out on her son, Reuben, when he was just a boy and fears he'll never forgive her. When he marries a small, blonde gentile, she takes it as the ultimate rejection. Her cold, distant son seems transformed by love. What does his new wife have that she doesn't?
As Gilda's obsession builds, she starts to follow her daughter-in-law, copies her hairstyle and breaks into the newlyweds' home. Watching her son and his wife stumble through their first few months of marriage, she is forced to reflect on how she ended up so alone. And when new and shocking truths come to light, she has the opportunity to put the past to rest. She must decide between doing what is right and the tantalising prospect of revenge.
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- Gina Henneman
- 27-05-19
Loved this book
It took me a little time to get into this book but then I could not put it down; I felt I was reading about "real" people and the way they actually behave in a given set of circumstances; under-stated but a compelling read. Does Francesca Jakobi have another book in her? I do hope so.
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- Lisa Timoney
- 30-11-18
Compelling characters and original plot.
I loved this book! The main character is so flawed, but as I followed her journey she won my heart. The narration is superb. Highly recommended!
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- PRMan3
- 04-02-24
Fabulous, utterly fabulous!
What amazing writing. Beautifully read too. It was very easy to picture it all. Worthy of a movie.
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- Rachel S.
- 09-10-19
Truly talented author.
Great debut novel. Amazing story and cleverly written. Really looking forward to her next book.
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- Mr J Doughty
- 24-01-19
Fantastic book from this new author!
Beautifully constructed characters, real depth. Incredibly touching story that highlights the complexity of human relationships. Couldn't recommend this more highly. I can see me coming back to this soon. More please Francesca Jakobi!
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- Mrs A Spicer
- 11-03-18
Moving, poignant and beautifully written
I listened to this over two days finding sneaky moments to hear the next part as I couldn’t wait to hear what was going to happen - willing Gilda to find some happiness.
Gilda, the main character, is awkward and at times her behaviour makes you cringe and yet as her story unfolds you come to understand her actions and insecurities. Set in prewar England to the swinging sixties the listener learns how history, expectations and dysfunctional families carry their long shadows over future generations.
A stunning debut novel., beautifully told . Enjoy.
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- Christineb
- 18-04-23
Loved this book
This was such an unusual storyline I was mesmerised almost immediately The characters where flawed yet so relatable Quite a few little twists and turns to keep you interested Well written and Really well narrated
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