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Anything Is Possible

By: Elizabeth Strout
Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
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Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout, read by Kimberly Farr.

An unforgettable cast of small-town characters copes with love and loss from the number one New York Times best-selling and Man Booker long-listed author of My Name Is Lucy Barton

Recalling Olive Kitteridge in its richness, structure, and complexity, Anything Is Possible explores the whole range of human emotion through the intimate dramas of people struggling to understand themselves and others.

Anything Is Possible tells the story of the inhabitants of rural, dusty Amgash, Illinois, the hometown of Lucy Barton, a successful New York writer who finally returns, after 17 years of absence, to visit the siblings she left behind. Reverberating with the deep bonds of family and the hope that comes with reconciliation, Anything Is Possible again underscores Elizabeth Strout's place as one of America's most respected and cherished authors.

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When I first started listening I wasn't sure that I'd be able to handle the minutiae of the storytelling. But in the end I adored it.

My only suggestion would be to listen at 1.25 speed. The narrator is a little slow in her delivery. But exceptional otherwise.

Loved it

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I loved the stories and the people in this book. I wished it would go on and on

Beautifully written and narrated

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I'll for more from this author now. I'll go back and read 'My Name is Lucy Barton' - I presume (but can't be sure) that it preceded 'Anything is Possible'. I'm intrigued.

Good read!

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Listening to this story was like bobbing in the ocean, never really being sure where we're going next. A sad and sweet surrender. A brilliant and worthwhile exercise. I'm so sad it's over. Bereft with my chills. Elizabeth Strout is a marvel.

Flawless storytelling every time.

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calm and gentle and insightful beautifully written and audio voice perfect for the stories loved it

excellent story telling

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Like reading a grand puzzle, the characters of this book are ordinary folk at turning points in their humble lives, given full importance through the sensitive writing and excellent narration.

Interconnected life full of pathos for details

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What a book! Such everyday, dare one say ordinary, lives so beautifully illustrated and described l could see their faces and couldn't bear to miss a word. Thank you for this gift Elizabeth Stroud and you too Kimberley Farr for thoughtful and well-prepared narration.

Loved it!

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This book reveals that everyone has a story, a history of sorts. This writer has brought these stories alive.

An insight into humankind

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A wonderful cast of connected characters whose backstories and inner lives are revealed one at a time. Strout is a masterful storyteller with touching insight into human behaviour, thoughts and feelings.

Gentle and insightful

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I did not enjoy the story. Returned it. The book jumps all over the place. Too many characters, too many ideas.

Didn’t like it

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