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  • Sheltering Rain

  • By: Jojo Moyes
  • Narrated by: Judith Boyd
  • Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,002 ratings)

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Sheltering Rain

By: Jojo Moyes
Narrated by: Judith Boyd
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Summary

On Coronation night the ex-pat community in Hong Kong gathers for a celebration party, and 21-year-old Joy falls in love at first sight. She is engaged within 24 hours, but will not see her fiancé again for a year. Fifteen years later, when Sabine, her mother and grandmother are brought together, not only a deeply buried family secret is discovered, but also some fundamental truths: about the conflict between love and duty, about women's choices, and about mothers and daughters.
©2002 Jojo Moyes (P)2003 W F Howes Ltd.
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Critic reviews

"There are plenty of fireworks among the three and the strong supporting cast as old secrets come to the surface in this absorbing family drama." ( Publishers Weekly)
"The Irish setting and warmly described family relationships will appeal to fans of Maeve Binchy." ( Library Journal)

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Good characters if a bit predicatae

Enjoyed listening to excellent narration. Lovely story for a relaxing holiday read, if a bit predictable .

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easy listening, brilliant narrator

a dysfunctional family many readers will be able to relate to. brilliant narrator, holds your interest throughout

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okay - didn't like the ending though!

a nice story but a bit long for it then to just end. it was okay.

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brilliant book

I loved this book, dome of jojo moyes have been a little boring, but not this one! kept my interest all the way through. would definitely recommend.
Great narration y Judith boyd too.

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Wonderful

Jojo Moyes brilliant writer never fails to bring characters to life
Marvellous story
Did not want it to end

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Slow to get going

After a slow start the story got going and was an enjoyable listen. The narration was excellent.

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Lovely story I’ve listened to it twice now and love it

Well I think this was great story I recently listened again while at my sewing machine.

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Unusual, beautiful story

A relatively simple tale, beautifully written & narrated. Very absorbing & believable characters. Peaceful and an easy read.

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Another brilliant storyline from Jojo Moyes

Would you listen to Sheltering Rain again? Why?

I would definitely listen to it again as it was such an entertaining story and I could really identify with all of the characters

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sheltering Rain?

Too many to choose from!

What does Judith Boyd bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

She brings warmth and fun to the telling of the story. She interprets the characters of the story superbly.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both....I balled my eyes out when the old horse died!!!

Any additional comments?

I have loved all of Jojo Moyes books that I have listened to. She is a superb storyteller and keeps you hooked the whole way through her books. I have listened to every one of her books on Audible now and am looking forward to some new ones coming through.

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Wonderful story

What a wonderful story of complex family relationships, where several families lives are intertwined and eventually one incident brings all the lies and secrets to a brilliant conclusion. Judith Boyd’s storytelling is superb. I will certainly be watching out for further works from Jojo Moyes . This story brought out every emotion, possible. I can only award high recommendation to this book. Well done!

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