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The Man I Think I Know
- Narrated by: Ben Addis, Chris Nayak
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Angie
- 01-02-19
Brilliant!
This is one of the best novels I have read in years!
The story evolves around two main characters who cannot be more different from one another but in a way also share similarities. This book tells stories happening around ordinary families, their day to day life, their ups and downs -- sounds mundane but yet keeps you on your toes the whole time!
Apart from superb story telling, I somehow also find the book quite enlightening -- niceness and compassion can go a long way!
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- K. Sewell
- 11-08-19
Chick lit for guys
This story was reminiscent of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You... A story of one young person hired as a carer for another young person with severe disability following an accident. This was blokey though... No romance between them. It was a sweet story and I can't really fault it, apart from saying it was not high literature and I was left feeling as if I'd eaten a tad too much cake.
4 people found this helpful
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- Sigrin
- 06-06-19
Danny and James roadtrip.
Nice story of two men who stumble into each other’s lives having their school years as their only connection.
The story is a little predictable with the happy ending but great subject matter covered sensitivily.
Great narration although the brummy accent is not one of my favourites.
Would recommend as a palate cleanser after any epic or heavy books
4 people found this helpful
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- Wendy49
- 22-07-18
Brilliant from start to end
Loved this book. How the main characters came together and overcame their respective challenges was a great read. Well narrated book. Highly recommended.
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- L butler
- 10-03-19
absolutely loved this wonderful book. I
just couldn't book this book down and didn't want it to end. true gut and determination gets you to where you want to go no matter the circumstances thrown at us. a true feel good book
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- MK
- 12-08-18
Very touching and very funny
Loved it. Another good read by Mike Gayle, having worked with and know people affected by ABI you’ve done a very good job well done and the narrators were fantastic too well done to you both. Def recommend.
7 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-08-18
Good read
Took me a little time to get into the book but when I did I thoroughly enjoyed the story and enjoyed listening to the narrator's. Didn't want to stop listening.
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- Halfgirlhalfwotsit
- 01-08-18
Heartwarming
I loved this story. The narrators were excellent and I think I’m in love with Danny!
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- Caren
- 09-04-19
Loved this book
I enjoyed this book so much and did not want it to end. Its narrated excellently.
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- Sue
- 11-03-19
fabulous!
loved this book - so many thought provoking scenarios. Made me think hard about my own life, perhaps make some changes for the better, all the while being entertained:)
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