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Heartbreak Hotel

By: Deborah Moggach
Narrated by: Nicky Henson
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Nicky Henson reads this hilarious new comedy from the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The irrepressible Russell "Buffy" Buffery has upped sticks from London and moved to Knockton, Powys, to a B&B inherited from an old flame. With his future spread before him, and a string of failed marriages behind him, Buffy decides it's time for a new challenge.

Meanwhile: Harold's wife has run off with a younger woman leaving him alone with his as-yet-unwritten novel narrated by Mary Pickford's cat; Amy's weedy boyfriend has turned out to be not so needy after all; and Andy's partner's corset-and-suspender-clad attempts at seduction are having anything but the desired effect. They're all lost with nowhere to go, and feeling well past their sell-by dates. So they decide to enrol on "Courses for Divorces" in a sleepy rural town. Under Buffy's tutelage, they find themselves relearning all those skills they never thought they'd need again, and a whole lot more besides.

©2013 Deborah Moggach (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Marriage Witty Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt
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This is not the most true to life book I have ever read but who cares? Anything that promotes the idea that it is never too late to find love and that we may pay for our mistakes but we don't have to be endlessly punished, gets my vote. The pivotal character, Buffy, is a down at heel 70 year old thespian who inherits a boarding house from a former landlady. Despite being a serial divorcee, Buffy maintains contact with his various wives and offspring, all of whom have a part to play in this heart-warming story of a flawed but charming man and his attempts to run a business targeted at recently separated people. Deborah Moggach has a light and witty touch but she is also refreshingly honest about troubled relationships and the ravages of old age. This is a story filled with life and without a dull moment. Getting older might be a daunting prospect but this book gives hope that there is still the possibility of better things to come.

I love Nicky Henson’s reading. He conveyed the slightly boozy but erudite voice of Buffy to absolute perfection.

Lovely - like a warm and very cosy blanket

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Let me preface this by saying I am not one who seeks out , nor am I one who reads or listens to much fiction, but this is the best audio adaptation I have heard in years from any genre. This novel expands on what I like about King's short stories and ties a modern vantage point to the late 50's early 60's experience. Craig Wasson is perfect for the narration as I never felt I was being "read" to. Listening to him reminded me that there is an art to both the writing and the telling of stories and this story drew me in quickly and kept me enthralled.

Interesting!!! a good read....

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What did you like about this audiobook?

This is a great book, it is funny, sad and heart warming. The characters gradually emerge and the main character is a darling!!!!

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing, his voice fits the main character beautifully and is lovely to listen to.

Loved it!

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What did you like most about Heartbreak Hotel?

this was a good gentle listen with characters being built as you listen, if you want to have a feel good listen this is it especially if you are reaching those later years in life. Good narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character who inherits the hotel

What about Nicky Henson’s performance did you like?

Excellent would happily listen to anything he narrated.

Not really a heartbreak hotel

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What did you like best about this story?

Everything. All the characters were believable, some pleasant, some a wee bit flawed but with redeeming features.

Which character – as performed by Nicky Henson – was your favourite?

I especially liked Buffy and the narrator made him come to life.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Heartbreak Hotel, not on Lonely Street.

Any additional comments?

Buy this, settle down and enjoy a rattling good read.

A rattling good read

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