Published: MacMillian Audio Production from Flatiron Books
Date: 18th August 2020
Narrated by: Alison Steadman and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen’s house for some long-overdue rest.
Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She’d like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn’t offer many eligible gentlemen.
So they decide to try a two-month swap.
After enjoying reading The Flatshare recently by Beth O’Leary, I was delighted to be able to take up the opportunity to listen to The Switch.
If you are thinking of reading this book and like audiobooks this is the way to go. I loved the characters, Leena and Eileen of course especially. Eileen – what a 79 year old! However there are other minor characters who fit in so well and make this book a delightful reading experience.
It is full of humor and fun, yet has its serious side in that Leena and Eileen are still deeply missing Leena’s sister who died not so long ago. It has left a huge hole in their hearts. Taking up the challenge to live in each other’s place for a while provides them with new experiences, new people and eventually new ways of seeing life.
The narrators absolutely do an excellent interpretation of the the two characters of Leena and Eileen. For me, they became those characters. Their pacing, expression and just the right emotional tone totally enhanced the story.
So looking forward to the next book by Beth O’Leary.
I like it when there is a variety of ages in the character cast. Sometimes I get tired of it always having to be 20-somethings.
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I’ve seen a few movies with this “switch” theme, but Eileen sounds like a unique character! Added to my WTR list!
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I’ve got this one on order from the library – still a bit of a wait. Loved the Flatshare as well so am sure will enjoy this one.
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I absolutely LOVED this book Kathryn and you’re so right audio is the way to go with this the narrators hit this out of the park definitely. Great review
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I agree, good story and perfect narrators.
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As you know, I loved this one! When I read about how delightful the audio versions are, I am tempted. But I have tried…and unless I’m on a long road trip someday (as if!), I can’t imagine it working. Sigh.
Glad you enjoyed it.
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Maybe listening to a book like The Switch would work as if your mind drifted it wouldn’t matter as you’d already be familiar with it.
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