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Road Ends

By: Mary Lawson
Narrated by: Ishan Davé, Jess Salgueiro, John Fleming
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Summary

Long-listed, The Folio Prize, 2015

Brought to you by Penguin.

Discover this powerful novel about a family falling apart, from the Booker-longlisted author of A Town Called Solace.

Twenty-one-year-old Megan Cartwright has never been outside the small town she was born in, but one winter's day, in 1966, she leaves everything behind and sets out for London. Ahead of her is a glittering new life, just waiting for her to claim it.

But left behind, her family begins to unravel. Disturbing letters from home begin to arrive, and torn between her independence and family ties, Megan must make an impossible choice.

©2014 Mary Lawson (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

"Tender and surprising.... A vivid and evocative tale." (New York Times)

"Every bit as good as I expected. A heart-aching and beautifully written story of a family falling apart." (Woman and Home)

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Brilliant book

I found this book unputdownable, gripping and psychologically interesting. The only thing I found a little difficult was that Edwards voice reminded me very much of Principal Skinner in the Simpsons.

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wonderful

I did not want this book to finish. the characters were so real. beautifully read.

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Brilliant novel . Excellent narration.

A family saga of love, heartache and doing the right thing. Set in Northern Canada and London , England. You will fall in love with Megan, the hero of the story.

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Gripping and heart wrenching

This tale is so well written. It’s characters are so well observed and the storyline so well crafted. I wish it had ended differently….

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The beautiful honest detail of the story

this was a beautiful story so well told and narrated and easily identifiable as you read. She is a beautiful writer and I enjoyed this enormously. 

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Addictively calming

Lovely story covering lots of male & female perspectives on very different life choices. Well narrated.

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A brilliant listen

I’m a great fan of Mary Lawson. Crow Lake was poignant, powerful. I couldn’t stop listening.

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Worth it

My first Mary Lawson but will not be the last
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Sure most of us recognise !

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Absolutely wonderful

What a bolt from the blue! Never expected such a brilliant novel.
Such a moving storyline, very well acted/read. I’m going straight back to find a second book by Mary Lawson ..

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Wonderful

Another excellent novel from Mary Lawson.
The characters and landscapes come to life and their stories are engaging .
I felt really sorry when the story ended. It almost felt sad to be unable to share the rest of their journey.
Well narrated . Am already halfway through Crowe Lake which is also extremely enjoyable

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