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Tomorrow, When the War Began
- Tomorrow Series #1
- Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
- Series: Tomorrow, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Teen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction
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Summary
The first of an enormously popular series that has been translated and published all over the world.
Critic reviews
"Fast-paced and provocative, it's a natural for book talking." ( School Library Journal)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Paul
- 21-04-07
An enthralling read
This audio book kept us wrapped in the story during a long drive from the centre of France. My son,15, my mother (over 65), and myself,52,all enjoyed listening to this well-written book. The narration is excellent, and draws you into the story with an appropriate voice for the characters. I have put the others in the series as my 'next listen' choices.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Doobsters
- 11-11-12
Even better than the film!
We watched the film and really enjoyed it, so much so we had to get the audiobook next. It was great listening to the audiobook and having images in our head from the film, it really added to the enjoyment. Its a great story and written so well, the narrator is also really good and certainly adds to the enjoyment of listening to the book. Its better than the film because you get to hear the story in more detail, so you find out things you didn't know before. Excellent story and very addictive, you just want to get the next book in the series and so on. The only thing we'd like to add is to say this book is suitable for more than just teenagers, we are both adults and we love the story. We do feel audible/book publisher is letting these brilliant books down by advertising them for young adults between 11-13 because its suitable for ages far above that. Highly Recommended and thanks to the author for writing such a brilliant series. Its been by far one of the best series we have come across!
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- K.
- 24-10-21
Love this book!
I have read this book probably 6 times already and now I’ve decided to listen to the audiobook too. Cant recommend it enough. Covers everything from love and friendship to war and loss. John Marsden well done 👍🏻
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- Simon
- 20-05-19
Amazing book
Amazing book love it. I have read this around 4 times.over that last ten years !
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- EatSleepRugbyXV
- 07-11-18
Hoping for a better follow up
I didn’t hate this book at all but having said that I didn’t really get into it either. Nothing really happens. I appreciate that this is an introduction to a further story and I would just hope that more happens in the sequel. It is well read however and for the most part ok. But just that. It is bland.
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- Rob Price
- 08-02-18
classic from childhood, was a pleasure to revisit
classic from childhood, was a pleasure to revisit. well preformed, like a conversation with an old friend
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- jake john
- 16-12-16
Brought to life fantastically
I first read at the age of fourteen and love it as much now it is brilliantly narrated and a fun book for both girls and boys.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- English Country Life
- 22-02-16
Red Dawn meets Neighbours
If you could sum up Tomorrow, When the War Began in three words, what would they be?
Aussie
Teen
Action
What other book might you compare Tomorrow, When the War Began to, and why?
There are many apocalyptic type books and comparisons are easy but I suspect "The Hunger Games" is closest
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Certainly a book I could listen to several hours at a time
Any additional comments?
Startlingly good narrator -right on point with accent and not being too mature
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- nicola
- 11-03-15
Enjoyable survival
If like me you enjoy any story about overcoming difficult situations, surviving against the odds and teamwork you should enjoy this.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Jack smyth
- 10-03-15
Brilliant
I watched the film and loved it
But after listening to the the book I found a greater understanding into the story and am on my way to finishing the rest of the series
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Trj
- 05-04-10
BEST 4.99$ I EVER SPENT!!!!
Loved this book!
If your old enough to remember the movie Red Dawn and liked it... you should really enjoy this.If your too young for that then Hunger Games fans should enjoy also.
2 Warnings 1-This is YA (PG13 for violence/teen drama) 2-This book does leave you hanging(1st in 7-8 books)
++This book is currently being made into a movie.
6 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Nigel Jordan
- 04-04-06
Wonderful
I was born in Australia and all the cultural references in the language came flooding back. I guess I may be a bit biased because of that but seriously the story was a gripping and thought provoking tale. Adventure at its best. I'm now hooked and am so happy that audible has the sequels available. I since read that this work won many awards as book for late teens. Don't let that put you off its not just a kids book! It's quite dark and serious in places.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- GH
- 12-05-12
Tremendous Story -- A Must Read
Would you listen to Tomorrow, When the War Began again? Why?
Yes. Also, it is a movie made in Australia if you can get it. It is true to the book.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Tomorrow, When the War Began?
When Ellie and the group realize, at the end, what the mission has to be; when they realize what the magnitude of the situation is and their odds – very powerful.
What does Suzi Dougherty bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Suzi does a great job bringing each character alive in a way print just cannot manage.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My immediate reaction was to start the next book immediately, without delay, without rest!
Any additional comments?
Ellie Linton is a strong and very complex heroine. If you like hunger games, you will love this book as well.
5 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Tilman
- 08-02-14
Gripping Story beautifully told!
Where does Tomorrow, When the War Began rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of my top 5 books so far, because it gripped my attention and would not let me go.
What did you like best about this story?
The spirit, the cheeky characters, the way that at every turn you feel part of the story.
It makes you wish you were out there with them.
Suzy Dougherty draws the wild, rebellious, adolescent tomboy Ellie right in front of you and allows you to explore her adventures through her own eyes. Great!
Which scene was your favorite?
The scene where they extract their friend Lee from the town centre.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, it gripped me and would not let me go. I listed to it on my commutes and within seconds I felt I was hiking through mountains and dodging bullets.
The last 3 hours I listened to in one go!
Any additional comments?
The first hour is slow, but helps set the scene. From then on, it just will not let you go.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Danny Garnett
- 28-11-13
Great book...a must read for all ages
Would you consider the audio edition of Tomorrow, When the War Began to be better than the print version?
Yes
What did you like best about this story?
Description to detail about the land and the feelings of the people the author is writing about.
What about Suzi Dougherty’s performance did you like?
She does a very good job
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
There already is a film of this book
Any additional comments?
My suggestion is to see the movie first, and then listen to the book. It will help put a face to the characters in the book and the next six books after.
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- green ice cream garden
- 07-07-16
Let down, but just found out it was a series
Even though I just found out this is a series, I can't say I liked this one enough to continue. Maybe I was expecting Red Dawn and what I got was less action and more teen sex talk? To say the ending was abrupt is an understatement, then again it is a series. I may be being harsh because it isn't terrible, just didn't hold my interest as much as I thought it would.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amber
- 20-06-13
Good story well handled
I first read this series as a teenager, and now as an adult I found Tomorrow When the War Began just as compelling.
The narrator does a great job, I forget how fast Aussies talk! She handles the different voices well, but with subtlety. I can see how someone who is unfamiliar with the Australian accent might not hear the distinctions between characters. So if you thought Taggart from A Town Called Eureka sounded authentic you'll probably struggle with this recording.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Linda
- 28-04-13
I so love this series. Great read
This is my second time reading this series. It never gets old. On to the next book now. Great job to the narrator!
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-12
Excellent Story, Disappointing Narration
The story in this book and the rest of the series are really wonderful (particularly the first 3 books). I got the audiobook for my dyslexic sister and I was really disaapointed with the narration. I checked with her (since she had no previous experience of this book) and she also found the narrator underwhelming.
There is no issue with the narrator being Australian (the book is set in Australia) but she lacks the talent to take on the personality of each character, and her overall narration isn't all that easy to listen to (unlike other narrators I've heard).
I'll probably still get the rest of the series because the books themselves are great for teenagers (this is an Australian classic for teens) and audio is a great way to assist dyslexic readers.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Richard
- 20-12-08
Deja Vu all over again
First, this is a good book and easy to listen to. It has the same plot as Red Dawn just moved to another country. Not America but Australia. I am not sure which book was written first so it is kind of a chicken or the egg dilemma. If this book was written first, I have done the author a disservice and I should have rated it a five. Either way it is worth the credit. I love the Aussie accent the narrator has and it is not fake. The book held my attention and though I think it is targeting teens, I am sixty eight and I enjoyed it and will get the next book in the series at the very least.
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