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  • The Other Side of the Bridge

  • By: Mary Lawson
  • Narrated by: Paul Hecht
  • Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (205 ratings)
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The Other Side of the Bridge

By: Mary Lawson
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Summary

Arthur and Jake are the sons of a farmer in the mid-1930s, when life is tough and another world war is looming. Arthur is solid and dutiful, set to inherit the farm and his father's character; Jake is younger, attractive, mercurial and dangerous to know. A young woman, Laura, comes into the community and tips the fragile balance of sibling rivalry over the edge... And then there is Ian, son of the local doctor, thoughtful, idealistic, and far too sure that he knows the difference between right and wrong. By now it is the 50s, and the world has changed - a little, but not enough...
©2006 Mary Lawson (P)2008 Recorded Books LLC

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Characters in Canada you have to care about ...

Moving beautifully between the 30's and the 50s, this story has a depth and breadth that one might not anticipate when reading the brief story description. We hear about the stoicism of parents, of angst and hopes of boys as they grow into men and the impact of World World II on this community. In an almost hypnotic way, Paul Hecht's voice and narration talents brings the individuals to life drawing you in like a fish on a line. The tale evolves and at the end, after heart-breaking tragedy, times of gentle humour and poignant tenderness, you are left satisfyingly content with the balance of it all.

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Outstanding

I listen to no end of audiobooks but rarely leave reviews. I have to make an exception for this wonderful book. It may not look that captivating but it’s quiet story slowly builds into something that climbs inside you and was literally hard to end as I felt i didn’t want to let the characters go. Those messy strange relationships that exist in real life are played out so well. I found myself burning with anger at moved to tears the next. Hopefully Crow Lake will be added to Audible soon!

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Wonderful!

The story, performance and the whole “colour” of this book is well worth investing your time. Don’t hesitate to get it. I chose it on recommendation of Graham Norton on one of the book club programs. Now I am a big fan of this writer.

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Loved it

This is a great book, the characters are so well drawn I really believed in them. Lovely details and very well read.

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A Tale of Two Brothers

This is a beautifully written story with a wonderful sense of place. The description of farming life in northern Canada is vivid and engaging as the backdrop to the narrative around the brothers. The characters come alive and the story holds your attention to the last word. A great read.

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Why didn’t it win

This book is very good. I look forward to reading Mary Lawson’s first book and any subsequent works!

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Excellent book

Everything about this book is excellent. The narration also excellent. The interview with the author at the end of the book very interesting.

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I loved it

Such a wonderful thought provoking story. I so enjoy the way Mary Lawson develops the characters, she’s a fabulous storyteller.

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beautiful

I love the characters and worlds that Mary Lawson creates. I thought it was beautifully performed as well.

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Stays with you for days

Astonishing book. Assured, fascinating characters and narrative. After I finished it I would find myself thinking of little morsels of description days later. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

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