Bereft Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I would have rated Bereft higher, but the ending left me dissatisfied. I would still recommend it. "

" Loved the writing, easy to read. Story moved along a bit slow but it still kept me interested. Glad it all worked out at the end and enjoyed the developing friendship/dependance of Quinn and Sadie. Gave it a 7. "

" This book has me stumped as to whether I really enjoyed it or couldn't stand it. Initially I was excited, it had me interested within the first 10 or 20 pages (well within my '50 page rule'...if it doesn't grab me in the first 50 pages, it gets put down....so many books to read...so little time!) and I read it quickly, with true interest and desire to see what happens. But it was kind of like stumbling across a nasty accident, or a documentary on serial killers while you're channel flicking...you have to watch and see what happens, but you don't really enjoy the experience and feel a bit icky that you watched at all when it ends. The characters are unlikeable, and you want to give the main character a good slap more than once. The 'mysterious young girl' had me very confused. So it's 1 star or 3-4 stars, I opted for the mean! "

" Quinn returns to his hometown in Australia after surviving the war, to seek redemption after being falsely accused of his sister's murder. A dark, mystical story. "

" Exquisite command of language, irresistible momentum, and my namesake saves the day. "

" Beautifully written and well-paced. I loved this book from start to finish. "

" Just not for me. It seemed to contrived. I couldn't finish. "

" Loved this Aussie story. A few questions are left unresolved although maybe I read the book too quickly and skipped over some resolutions. The description of the new south wales landscape was incredible and the characters mystifying. I couldn't wait to see how it ended. "

" I could not put this book down, there was something driving me to continue to read even though it was not an uplifting or positive feel throughout, well written although I was frustrated with the main characters lack of assertiveness! "

" it was an undemanding read and unconvincing "

" An interesting book which is quite different from the books I normally read. I liked the parts about the Australian bush and animals, they were well done. It was a little long for the plot it had. "

" Bleak tale of loss and redemption, the novel takes you from the horrors of the Great War, to an Australia gripped by the Spanish flu epidemic. Quinn Walker is drawn to his home town to seek/expose the truth about his sister's murder. Great reading! "

" A quirky story set post WW1 - the devastation of war and the flu epidemic that raged throughout the countryside. A veteran returns to a country town to reconcile the death of his sister years before. I really liked the sense of isolation in this little country town. "

" I loved the beautiful writing in this haunting book. Great descriptions of place and how beauty was observed even in harshness and grief. it was gripping and quite "other-worldly" - a pleasure to read. "

" A gripping read that, with its Gothic and Western touches, could make a great movie. A bit too reminiscent of other stories, but definitely shows promise. "

" Really fitting title. Its agreat book of feelings "

" Loved this book. Beautifully written. Stayed with me for weeks afterwards. "

" My copy says Chris Womersley can be compared to Cormac McCarthy and Ian McEwan..... hmmm I don't think so! "

" Beautifully written and well-paced. I loved this book from start to finish. "

" Enjoyed this, very easy to read. Beautiful writing, quirky storyline and realistic characters. "

" NOTHING WRONG WITH IT JUST NOT IN THE MOOD WHEN I READ IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOMETHING I LIKED. THE MORAL: NEVER FORCE YOURSELF TO READ A BOOK YOU'RE NOT IN THE MOOD FOR. "

" Exquisite command of language, irresistible momentum, and my namesake saves the day. "