Calling Major Tom
- Author David M Barnett
- Narrator David Thorpe
- Publisher Orion
- Run Time 11 hours and 11 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Humour, Modern and contemporary fiction.
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What to expect
We all know someone like Thomas.
The grumpy next-door-neighbour who complains to the Residents' Committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change at the checkout. The colleague who sends an all-company email when you accidentally use the last drop of milk.
Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems.
But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world.
An irresistible and heart-warming tale of a very unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life.
Read by David Thorpe
(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group
Critics Review
Praise for the feel-good novel of 2017, Calling Major Tom:
A book about loneliness, about bravery, about the walls we all put up to protect ourselves and about how it is never ever too late to try to change.
A gorgeously quirky story about families, forgiveness and unexpected friendships – sheer joy.
…a pure pleasure to read, full of well-observed characters and hope, and a much-needed antidote for these worrying times.
CALLING MAJOR TOM is blooming marvellous! Original, moving and mercilessly funny, this is an unashamedly feel-good story. I laughed, I cried and I cheered for the wonderful characters. Don’t hesitate – fall in love with this book!
Brilliant, funny, heartwarming and exactly what everyone needs right now. I loved it.
A funny, moving, absorbing hot chocolate of a story – hot chocolate with chilli, that is, because there were bits were I laughed aloud! The pages just turned themselves – I can’t wait for the next David Barnett.
A bitter-sweet, original blend of social realism and sci-fi; funny, engaging and honest.
A book about being alone and being together, being lost and being found. One man against infinity: what are the chances? Good, as it happens. I loved this book. One huge step for a man, no longer lost in space.
funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale
Utterly irresistible
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