Miss Benson's Beetle
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Juliet Stevenson
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By:
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Rachel Joyce
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
It is 1950. In a devastating moment of clarity, Margery Benson abandons her dead-end job and advertises for an assistant to accompany her on an expedition. She is going to travel to the other side of the world to search for a beetle that may or may not exist.
Enid Pretty, in her unlikely pink travel suit, is not the companion Margery had in mind. And yet together they will be drawn into an adventure that will exceed every expectation. They will risk everything, break all the rules, and at the top of a red mountain, discover their best selves.
This is a story that is less about what can be found than the belief it might be found; it is an intoxicating adventure story but it is also about what it means to be a woman and a tender exploration of a friendship that defies all boundaries.
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- Seaglass
- 17-08-20
Utterly Delightful
I could have carried on listening to this adventure forever. Such an unlikely and comical friendship and a tale that takes you somewhere you’ve barely even noticed on the globe. Juliet Stephenson reads as expertly as ever.
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- J. S. Peet
- 15-08-20
very much enjoyed
Rachel Joyce, one of my fav authors. Liked this for it's unusual settings. Juliet Stevenson impeccable. But Oh...The ending! Joyous and terrible in equal measure.
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- Ms Olly
- 17-08-20
brilliant
loved this book with its qwerky characters couldn't put it down from start to finish
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- Jane
- 02-08-20
Fabulous
This is an delightful book.
Totally different from anything I have read before.
Quirky, funny,poignant and uplifting. I am going to try her other books.
The narration was absolutely brilliant , bringing all these unusual characters to life .
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- Jessica
- 08-11-20
really enjoyable
I thought this would be ok but it's actually much more than that as an experience. there's some excellent descriptive writing that never crosses the line into 'host of golden daffodils' territory and some parts of the book made me laugh out loud. it's a fine balancing act.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-08-20
Really surprising.
A book with depth and warmth about how friendship can overcome many of our life’s challenges.
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- Pollypoll
- 15-08-20
An unlikely friendship
This book describes two very different women from two very different backgrounds but describes beautifully how a very special friendship evolves.
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- caroline
- 12-11-21
An amazingly good story
One of my favourite books. A good narrator too. This author is so unusual on style but her narrative captures.
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- esther curry
- 17-02-21
What a fantastic story
A well read enjoyable story, so full of surprise and laugh out loud moments. The two main characters were so entirely lovable. I had some ‘ shout out loud well done ‘ moments
Completely loved the book.
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- Gwood
- 12-03-21
Wonderful
Really wonderful .. what a story .. I spent days with this book in my head! I felt bereft when it ended.. I wanted to travel the world with them . Who would have known I’d enjoy learning about beetles! The narrator was fabulous and played the parts so well . What more can I say , everyone ought to read this. I went and bought the hardback copy so I could stare at it with affection .
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