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Paper Cup
- Narrated by: Caroline Guthrie
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
What if going back was the only way of going forward?
Rocked by a terrible accident, homeless Kelly needs to escape the cold streets of Glasgow. Maybe she doesn’t believe in serendipity, but a rare moment of kindness and a lost ring conspire to call her home. As Kelly vows to reunite the ring with its owner, she must return to the small town she fled so many years ago.
On her journey from Glasgow to the south-west tip of Scotland, Kelly encounters ancient pilgrim routes, hostile humans, hippies, book lovers and a friendly dog, as memories stir and the people she thought she’d left behind forever move closer with every step.
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- Rika
- 03-02-24
Great story, fantastic narration
It took me a little while to get into the story, but now it’s ended, I wish there was more. The writer’s portrayal of life on the streets is beautifully executed and heartbreaking. She covers such an important issue with humour and sensitivity and I like the was the writing and language become more focused and eloquent as Kelly sobers up throughout the book. A truly worthwhile listen.
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- Kathleen Thomson
- 22-09-23
Great story
Really interesting story which will make you think twice about what homeless people have been or are going through.
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- dawnnie
- 27-04-23
A great listen…
Loved this audiobook , the story is thought provoking and made me question some ways I behave in my day to day life! Loved the narrator thought she was great!
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- Angela Peters
- 12-02-24
Stunning read
Beautiful poetic and heart achingly brilliant story. And so perfectly narrated too. Loved the premise and following the heroines journey through her tortured life’s experiences.
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- Miss Heather Beattie
- 17-12-23
Brilliant narrator
I felt for Kelly. It gave me some insight into how easily someone can stray off their path. The relationship between Kelly and her wee dug was gorgeous.
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- Alison J McCallum
- 04-10-23
Life changing
I wasn’t sure about this when I first started listening but boy am I glad I carried on. So many issues addressed and so eye opening. It will make you think twice next time you judge someone.
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- Jules Blunt
- 25-09-23
Slow to get into but worth persevering. It’s fab
Well written and thought provoking. Had my heart racing at times too. I learned a lot. Highly recommended
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- J. LUXTON
- 20-02-24
Moving and wonderful story
I have really enjoyed this book. The performance was excellent and the story is so moving and so real. Beautifully written and the second person POV sections read almost like a Social Worker record of the main character's experience. It captures the worlds of addiction, mental illness and homelessness and the dissociation that accompanies those experiences and the injustices of the welfare systems and housing. Really excellent story.
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- Jinty
- 09-07-23
Raw, Real, Riveting
Loved the gifted use of language and the gritty story. Appreciated that there was no big bow tied at the end. Enjoyed the history of Scotland and the interesting and challenging story lines including a well known Glasgow incident. Genius Campbell who never fails to entertain.
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- Ann G.
- 25-02-24
Gripping, heart rending - an excellent listen
From beginning to end, Paper Cup had me hooked. A brilliant story of intertwined lives and the difference made by small acts of kindness or thoughtlessness. Caroline Guthrie’s wonderful narration brought the book to life.
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