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The Book of Wonders
- Author
- Julien Sandrel
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Publish Date
- 30 May 2019
- Run Time
- 4 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Thelma and Louis, it's always just been the two of them, Thelma and her beloved son, Louis.
But when Louis is involved in an accident, their lives are turned upside down, as Louis falls into a coma. Feeling lost without him by her side, Thelma finds Louis' book of wonders - a bucket list of all the things he wants to accomplish in his life. She suddenly sees a way to feel close to him: she will fulfil Louis' dreams, living them out for him, in the hope that it will inspire him to survive.
Thelma is about to set off on the adventure of a lifetime... and in a way, so is Louis...
The Book of Wonders is a heart-warming and charming story about finding the joy in every moment of life and making each and every day count. Perfect for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and A Man Called Ove.
Critics Review
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This book will make you rethink your priorities in life
Sunday post
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a sweet and heartfelt read
Heat
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A hope-against-hope, madcap race against time
Saga
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Heartwarming and tearjerking
Irish Examiner
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Details
- Author
- Julien Sandrel
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Duration
- 4 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 May 2019
- ISBN
- 9781787473713
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
Open your heart to the most life-affirming and uplifting novel of the year...Thelma and Louis, it's always just been the two of them, Thelma and her beloved son, Louis.But when Louis is involved in an accident, their lives are turned upside down, as Louis falls into a coma. Feeling lost without him by her side, Thelma finds Louis' book of wonders - a bucket list of all the things he wants to accomplish in his life. She suddenly sees a way to feel close to him: she will fulfil Louis' dreams, living them out for him, in the hope that it will inspire him to survive.Thelma is about to set off on the adventure of a lifetime... and in a way, so is Louis...The Book of Wonders is a heart-warming and charming story about finding the joy in every moment of life and making each and every day count. Perfect for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and A Man Called Ove.
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