The Book of Ebenezer le Page
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Roy Dotrice
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By:
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G. B. Edwards
About this listen
Ebenezer Le Page, cantankerous, opinionated and charming, is one of the most compelling literary creations of the late 20th century. Eighty years old, Ebenezer has lived his whole life on the Channel Island of Guernsey, a stony speck of a place caught between England and France yet a world away from either. Ebenezer himself is fiercely independent, but as he reaches the end of his life he is determined to tell his own story and the story of those he has known. He writes of family secrets and feuds, unforgettable friendships and friendships betrayed, love glimpsed and lost.
The Book of Ebenezer Le Page is a beautifully detailed chronicle of a life, but it is equally an oblique reckoning with the traumas of the 20th century, as Ebenezer recalls both the men lost to the Great War and the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War II, and looks with despair at the encroachments of commerce and tourism on his beloved island.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-10-24
Fascinating
Very real to the point where it seems the author is writing about their own experiences and a great insight into Guernsey history. A great undiscovered work,
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- Valerie
- 31-01-14
Wonderful warm story
What did you like most about The Book of Ebenezer le Page?
It created the world of Ebenezer in the way that folk remember.
What did you like best about this story?
It was beautifully observed and delicately handled
Which character – as performed by Roy Dotrice – was your favourite?
Oh, I haven't got a favourite. Roy Dotrice brought them all to life so beautifully.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Absolutely. I even took it to bed with me and listened half the night.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this book to anyone. It is a beautiful story, very sensitively written and narrated. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-03-22
Magnificent
As an Island girl I found the nostalgia overwhelming at times. Days I miss so much when we were how we should be, before finance, rules and traffic took over. I'm not old as Ebeneezer but the changes in my lifetime have not, in my opinion, been any improvements. The book was beautifully read by Roy Dotrice who did justice to a truly wonderful story. I will definitely listen to it again.
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- Ms M Hession
- 14-01-19
A truly wonderful book!
Until recently, I knew virtually nothing about the history of Guernsey, nor how it maintained a different identity from the UK mainland. My eyes were opened by the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which described life on the island during WWII, However, this fictional 'biography' of an islander who lived there for most of the 20th Century described the changes on the island and interactions between the islanders and the incomers from the mainland.
Thoughtful, and measured, it is a book to be treasured slowly and returned to frequently.
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- craig bale
- 01-05-16
a most relaxing listen
This is an unusual book, beautifully written and brought to life by the narrator. Although slow, I got used to the pace and loved to listen to it at bed times when the days pressures would evaporate...... I'll miss you Ebenezer Le Page.
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- 18-11-17
a wonderful listen
a magical performance by the late Roy Dotrice - he brings Ebenezer'a reminiscences alive and captures the joys and sadnesses of a long life perfectly.
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- Jackie
- 15-02-16
A gem
I laughed and cried over this book - beautifully read and beautifully written. Not to be missed.
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- MS REBECCA WARREN
- 29-01-17
Listen You Will Not Be Dissapointed
It is a life lived and very well read I cant explain it all but you will like it
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- Emily B.
- 04-06-22
Beautifully bittersweet fictional memoir
captures the history and spirit of Guernsey, Jewel of the Sea. an absolute must for Guernseymen and lovers of literature.
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- Silver Surfer
- 31-03-17
Special
I first heard Roy Dotrice reading this on Woman's Hour over 30 (?) years ago. At the time I tried to get a recording of it but all my efforts came to nothing. I bought the book and enjoyed it, though my enjoyment was enhanced because I could hear, in my mind, the voice of Roy Dotrice with his Guernsey accent.
Someone, I don't remember who, had borrowed my copy and not returned it so I went to Amazon to buy another. Imagine my joy when I saw that Audible had a recording of it and that it was the very same one that I had enjoyed so much all those years ago.
It has been a long held desire to listen to it again. I loved it.
There is no plot as such, but Ebenezer tells his life story so charmingly and truthfully that one feels a strong connection with him and his characters.
Do not read or listen to this book if you like mysteries or murders or sex scenes; it is about people.
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