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The End of Loneliness

By: Benedict Wells, Charlotte Collins - translator
Narrated by: Luke Thompson
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The international best seller, translated by the award-winning translator of The Tobacconist, Charlotte Collins

Winner of the 2016 European Union Prize for Literature

Translated by the award-winning translator of The Tobacconist, Charlotte Collins.

I've known Death a long time, but now Death knows me.

When their idyllic childhood is shattered by the sudden death of their parents, siblings Marty, Liz and Jules are sent to a bleak state boarding school. Once there, the orphans' lives change tracks: Marty throws himself into academic life; Liz is drawn to dark forms of escapism; and Jules transforms from a vivacious child to a withdrawn teenager.

The only one who can bring him out of his shell is his mysterious classmate Alva, who hides a dark past of her own, but despite their obvious love for one another, the two leave school on separate paths.

Years later, just as it seems that they can make amends for time wasted, the past catches up with them, and fate - or chance - will once again alter the course of a life.

Told through the fractured lives of the siblings, The End of Loneliness is a heartfelt, enriching novel about loss and loneliness, family and love.

©2016 Diogenes Verlag AG (P)2018 Hodder Headline Limited 20th Century Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Romance World Literature Heartfelt Comedy

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Critic reviews

"Dazzling." (John Irving)

"A superbly insightful story." (BookRiot)

"This novel has been rightfully described as something of a masterpiece. One thing is for sure - it is not easily forgotten. Heartfelt and enriching." (Sunday Post)
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Loved this story. Beautifully narrated. Perfectly constructed, paced and described. Didn’t want it to end.

Didn’t want it to end

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This is an absolutely fabulous book and a marvellous presentation which does it full justice. I read c one book a week, and this will be a standout across many years. It works in so many, multi-layered levels, teaching so much in a non-teachy way. Moments of true sorrow and hardship, yet a journey of realisation and love. Hard to give it due credit in my own, faltering words. Brilliant, and a great example of how great books can enhance so much of our lives.

Life, love, loneliness and friendship

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This book is stunning and I loved listening to the narrator. It’s a new favourite for sure.

Stunning

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The narrator is amazing and I am going to look for more by him as his understated style is wonderful to listen to.
The story is simple and elegant. My husband had read this in Spanish and I'd bought the book to read in English but never found the time. I am so glad to have listened to this. I have enjoyed every minute.

simply beautiful

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Loved the story, is beautiful and sad at the same time, but for me, Luke Thompson as the narrator is absolutely the best thing about it, can’t wait to listen more about him. Amazing actor and amazing narrator.

The narrator is very impressive.

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An amazing story of life. There were a lot of sadness and reality.
hardly recommend to read and find some feelings of other side of view

powerful book

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Otherwise the story might sound dull, though beautifully written. Great job by luke thompson!

most engaging narration

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l enjoyed the meaningful moments with this book and there were many. I captured and understood the feelings of the author and enjoyed it, just wished there was a little bit more depth at the end.

nice book

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It’s so beautifully written and narrated it made me cry several times and the fact that the book is about memories resonated with me so much

Cried so hard

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I loved this book. The estrangement, each family member and their individual search for life after the devastation of being orphaned. No notes just 5 ⭐️

Fantastique

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