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Devotion
- Narrated by: Emily Wheaton
- Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins
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Critic Reviews
"Devotion is utterly original. A glorious, heartbreaking love story of infinite beauty." (Heather Rose)
"Hannah Kent's latest novel is stunning—full of magic and adventure. I fell in love with language again reading it. So beautiful and so raw. Devotion is impossibly good." (Evie Wyld)
"Such a glorious love story. And the poetry of the landscape had, for me, a Whitmanesque sensibility. A mighty impassioned cry to love and the land." (Sarah Winman)
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- Kitty
- 04-12-2021
Hannah Kent is a poetic novelist
Hannah Kent’s writing is so beautiful it sings as you read it. She is a true master of her craft, and her research is second to none.
This audiobook, however was spoiled by the narrator, Emily Wheaton, who did *NOT* do her research, and couldn’t even pronounce the main character’s name correctly! Her name is “HAHNNA” , not ‘Honey’
Hannah Kent should be devastated to hear the butchering of the pronunciation of her beautiful prose. Particularly the name of the main Character, Hanne (HAHNNA)!!! Whom I heard heard her speaking fondly of when being interviewed by Richard Fidler. I wonder if she didn’t kick herself for not recording the book herself. She has a beautiful voice, and none of her word choices would’ve been butchered by someone who didn’t take the time to look up how an unfamiliar word is pronounced!
My neighbours must’ve been sick of me yelling “GUNNELL” each time the narrator said, ‘Gunwhale’ for “gunwale”!
It’s another amazing “Must Read” book from Hannah Kent, but I’d truly suggest the hard copy…
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- S.M.D
- 21-12-2021
Became a bit wishy-washy for me
Followed the story along for first 2/3's of book but after twist in character's circumstances I struggled to continue. Seemed very promising book until then. Not sure I'd recommend it.
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- Nicola Hill
- 03-07-2022
The quality of the writing is masterful
Kent’s writing is so beautifully familiar for its excellence and yet one wonders where such writing would be that it could be familiar. But you read something and it stirs in you with a knowing how that could be true, like an explanation of the sound of a newborn baby’s cry who wants to take its first drink, ‘a tender vibration of need’.
Thank you author for using beautiful words to explain what we have always known but never realised.
The narrator was seamless, with her pronunciation and the musicality in her voice, so lovely to listen to, her speaking is her gift.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-01-2022
Recommended
Beautifully written, researched and read. Characters are described well and with live and compassion. The story line is innovative and memorable. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-03-2022
A beautiful, poetic story
Well worth the time. Every moment was a revelation. Hannah Kent’s story is mesmerising and the reader is excellent.
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- Katherine Trees
- 05-12-2021
A book of poetry, Insights into Australia’s past
Such a descriptive and emotional story. A love as deep as the ocean propels this novel into a world unto itself.
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- Lorna Walsh
- 05-09-2022
Mystical
I devoured this story but Hannah Kent never disappoints. The research she puts into her work is unfailing and always helps to create stories that sweep the reader up and totally immerse us in the culture and world of her novel. Cultures wo which we may neither otherwise become aware of. Devotion did not disappoint. I found it mysterious, ethereal, so moving and although I didn't want it to end, I couldn't wait to hear what would happy next!
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- Anonymous User
- 15-06-2022
Another beauty!
Another great book from Hannah Kent. I love the way she uses language to the point that it becomes like poetry. The concept for the story is intriguing and I think the narrator was perfect for the character she portrayed. Bravo!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-2022
wonderfully powerful imagery of love, life, death
wonderfully powerful imagery of life, love, loss, death and an epic journey in travel across the seas.
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- Aussie
- 26-01-2022
Glorious poetry
Beautiful prose. Don't examine it, just let it wash over you. Close your eyes and see the journey.
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