Year of Wonders: A Novel Audiobook

" Very good portrait of what it was like to survive in a village in 17th century England with a plague at hand. Well researched on many facets. Good story line too. "

" I learned more about the Plague from this novel of historical fiction than in all my years of history in school. The weaving of facts and story-telling made for a lovely and fascinating read. "

" This book took me a long time to get through. The audio book reader was very hard to listen to. However, I liked the book and found it insightful into understanding what the Plague must have been like and to realize how much vaccines do for us. It was so interesting. But I did not like the ending at all! "

" Beautifully written historical fiction -- loved it........ "

" Entertaining in a very gruesome medieval way. I'm jolly glad I wasn't alive in Eyam in 1666. Nicely written, though a bit strange/rushed at the end. Three and a half stars from me. But worth a read "

" I enjoyed the strength of the main character. The tale was certainly gripping. "

" Not her masterpiece (that would be People of the Book) but Brooks continues to prove her chops as a strong historical fiction author. "

" Brilliant - up to the terrible epilogue - which means 4 stars not 5. "

" I didn't think I would like this book, when it came up in my book group, but I loved it!! "

" I LOVED this book. I loved the main character of Anna Firth. I loved the births. I loved the ending. Yeah. It was good. The only thing I wish it had was a glossary of medieval words. Oh, well, that is what google is for, right? "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction. Gave me a birds eye view into life of those times and situation. I'm thankful to be living in the 21st century! "

" I can't decide if this is better than *March*...it's certainly as good. I really like Brooks' historical fiction. She's visiting Ogden in November too :) "

" Great read. Captivated and interested me throughout. "

" Geraldine Brooks is a masterful story-teller. I am looking forward to reading more books by her! "

" A friend lent this book to me, but I did not read it for a while, because the subject seemed like it would be bleak, but once I started, I could not put it down. "

" Poetic. Once you fall into Brook's world, you are want to stay lost in the way she weaves her language to tell the story. "

" Good one. "

" I have to agree with all those who really liked the first 85% of the book but got disgusted with the last bit. "

" I listened to this and it was beautifully read by the author. While this does deal with the plague, I thought it was a lovely story and I will probably listen to it again. The characters became very dear to me, and I loved the ending. "

" One of my favorite books ever! Fascinating! "

" I found it captivating in a slow-and-steady way. Excellent read. "

" So evocative and such a tribute to courage. However, for me, it resulted in a temporary and minor case of germaphobia. "

" Currently listening to the audio book read by the author. Helps while prepping and cooking all those garden veggies. "

" Beautifully written and immensely engaging. "

" Based on a true story. "

" I couldn't put this down...a well-written story with a set of characters that I really wanted to know what would happen to them. I will be reading more Brooks. "

" Beautifully and poetically written but the ending felt like it came out of left field. "

" Absolutely wonderful (and so sad) "

" A wonderful story, one that I didn't want to end. I've recommended this book to so many people and haven't met anyone who hasn't been captivated by this most unusual snapshot of history. "

" Enjoyed it immensely; had heard of the Plague Village before so this was much more informative and interesting A fiction book that has elements of non-fiction in it. "

" Wondrous all the way through (for the most part.) Highly recommended. "

" I would have given this 4 stars, except for the ending. Very lame, and out of character with the rest of the book, for me. "

" This was a charming and delightful read into the days of yesteryear. I look forward to my other reads by this author! "

" A well researched and deftly written tale of a small town isolated due to an outbreak of an infectious disease. Highly recommended "

" This book is set during the plague on England. While the subject material is kind of gruesome, I thought the character development was very good. I thought it was so interesting to watch Anna mature. I wasn't a fan of the ending. It didn't fit the rest of the story got me. "

" Love this author . . . I'll read everything she ever writes. Always fascinating and engaging. "

" Very bleak but good. I cried for Anna more than once. The ending was a bit odd but beautiful. "

" Great period piece - I know the village this story is set in, which changes my appreciation of the story, but I really enjoyed her writing. When the book disappears, and you're just in the story, you know it's good. "