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When Women Were Dragons
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr, Mark Bramhall
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
In a world where girls and women are taught to be quiet, the dragons inside them are about to be set free ...
In this timely and timeless speculative novel, set in 1950s America, Kelly Barnhill exposes a world that wants to keep girls and women small—and examines what happens when they rise up.
Alex Green is four years old when she first sees a dragon. In her next-door neighbour's garden, in the spot where the old lady usually sits, is a huge dragon, an astonished expression on its face before it opens its wings and soars away across the rooftops.
And Alex doesn't see the little old lady after that. No one mentions her. It's as if she's never existed.
Then Alex's mother disappears, and reappears a week later, one quiet Tuesday, with no explanation whatsoever as to where she has been. But she is a ghostly shadow of her former self, and with scars across her body—wide, deep burns, as though she had been attacked by a monster who breathed fire.
Alex, growing from young girl to fiercely independent teenager, is desperate for answers, but doesn't get any.
Whether anyone likes it or not, the Mass Dragoning is coming. And nothing will be the same after that. Everything is about to change, forever.
And when it does, this, too, will be unmentionable...
Perfect for fans of THE HANDMAID'S TALE, VOX, and THE POWER.
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- Judy
- 15-01-23
Such a beautiful story.
A long story that quietly sinks it’s hooks into you and slowly holds you spellbound. But once it has you, go along for the ride and enjoy it - even through your tears.
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- Lacey
- 05-05-23
This book is absolutely worth it
An unforgettable book and beautifully narrated.
It manages to be everything; entertaining and imaginative, while also being introspective and informative.
I adore this world and hope to see more stories from it
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- Claire P
- 03-11-22
Stunning!
Beautiful story, well read by the narrators. I enjoyed the passion and emotion, the brutal realities and the immense strength of the women in this wonderful tale. A modern day fairytale, with a message, a must read for anyone who has ever felt too small to make a difference.
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- linner
- 12-03-23
brilliant !
I really loved this book!So different ,compelling and at times heart wrenching!The narration was excellent and the more I listened I became immersed to the point I really believed in the narrator being the main character and also the other characters when she spoke as them.
I found myself at times believing the account as reality!(please listen to the book and you will see what I mean) I don’t want to spoil it.
There is a second narrator who is just as believable and his narration also is excellent.
Kelly Barnhill takes us on a life journey filled with prejudice,sadness and deep love between families , friends and lovers.She describes the struggles for women in the book as they bravely transformed into strong fabulous creatures!
Really enjoyed it ✨✨
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- emily parrett
- 03-02-23
Just wonderful!
Feminine magic at it’s very best. Touching, powerful, expansive, thoughtful and mesmerising. A must read.
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- Nikaleidoscope
- 08-07-23
The sweetness & sadness of sisterhood
This is a beautiful coming of age story told is an imaginative way. The mixture of performers works extremely well and gives the book and fiction and documentary feel. I purchased the book on a bit of a whim and I’m so glad I did.
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- Nicky
- 18-10-23
Beautiful story
Lovely story, great narration. Kept me interested from start to finish.
Would highly recommend to others.
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- Kezza
- 22-01-23
Stunning narration
Thank was such a great production and a brilliant story so gripping and thoughtful, this book make me think deeply and was a joy to read, a favourite quote…
“What is grief but love that’s lost it’s object”
A beautiful piece of writing
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- Nat
- 29-04-23
Beautiful book
The author must’ve dragoned before writing this book & took to the skies with her pen!
This is one of those books that has personal, individual and private messages that speak to your heart. It will be a different experience for everyone but I can’t imagine anyone reading this and not getting something from it that they can carry through life. Beautiful book. Beautiful author. Written with magic in the ink and fire in the subtext.
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- Charly
- 21-11-22
Absolutely wonderful
This is a book unlike any other I’ve listened to/read. Empowering, enthralling, enlightening, funny, sad and touching. A metaphor for all women kind. Part fiction is rotten as a diary interspersed with fictional historical faction…so clever and brilliant. Narrated fantastically too. My listen of the year I think
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