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Narrated by:
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Paul Rhys
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By:
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Rachel Joyce
About this listen
In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knew this because James Lowe had told him and James was the cleverest boy at school. But how could time change? The steady movement of hands around a clock was as certain as their golden futures.
Then Byron’s mother, late for the school run, makes a devastating mistake. Byron’s perfect world is shattered. Were those two extra seconds to blame? Can what follows ever be set right?
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- Honest Customer
- 30-05-21
Beautiful
Bittersweet storyline, interwoven with both intense joy and sadness. Very well narrated. Was worried that it might not live up to Harold Fry but just as poignant.
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- Willa King
- 02-05-21
Touching
Beautifully read by Paul Rhys, the story is tender and touching about friendship, class and loss.
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- Suzanne M. Owens
- 28-01-15
Perfect is .... perfect
I absolutely loved this book, poignant, sad, clever and so well written, I was sad to finish it, without giving any of the storyline away I have a few questions though, why didn't Jim get life insurance payment or money left, why didn't people ask him to write down what he wanted to say, last of all why didn't anyone think to spy on Beverly at her home to see if things were different there, apart from that this book is now one of my f top fav books also Rachel Joyce my fav author, I have read all her books in a week.. I would rate this book 20/10.
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- SM Davis
- 18-03-22
upsetting story
I did manage to finish it but it was sad although I suppose the ending is happy. It's the sort of story that stays with you, I imagine, and perhaps that is the sign of a good book, there are funny moments
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- Pinksal
- 11-03-23
Another beautiful Joyce story
A beautiful book. Much sadder than all the others I’ve loved somehow. Loved it in the end.
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- JAH
- 07-02-22
Wonderful writing
I nearly didn’t choose this one because of some of the reviews but I’m so glad I did. I loved it. The performance was a delight to listen to. As with all Rachel Joyce books the characters had me hooked from start to finish. A moving story that will stay with me for a while.
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- Jane
- 20-04-23
It followed me everywhere until I’d finished
I listened on Audible to Perfect and I was absorbed totally the narrator Paul enhancing this poignant story with his delivery. Rachel has an enviable way with words capturing descriptions so well you feel ever present in the story. I loved it and enjoyed the narrative simplicity. Such a refreshing change from the way many stories are portrayed now.
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- j milne
- 28-01-24
Perfect
A beautiful story beautifully read. I read the book first but it was even better the second time listening to the wonderful narration
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- Jane
- 14-06-14
Touching, poignant, beautiful story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I've just finished listening to this book. Although, as other reviewers have pointed out, it is a slow burn, it is so worth sticking with it. Beautifully written. very clever observations of life in the 1970's (I love the 'New Mother' character at school who no-one bothers ever to learn the name of), poignant characters. I just loved it. Very good narration too. This book will stay with me a while.....
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- Gemma Bartholomew
- 24-10-17
Beautiful story
Love this book so much I have listened twice already in space of a few months. A favourite for life
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