A Piece of the World

Name: A Piece of the World
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (5191 reviews)
Author: Christina Baker Kline

Art, Friendship, & Heartbreak on an Irish Farm

Written byChristina Baker Kline

Narrated byPolly Stone

Length8h01m

Release dateFebruary 21, 2017

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Biographical Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.1 (5,191 ratings)

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Author	Christina Baker Kline
Narrator	Polly Stone
Runtime	8h01m
Published	February 21, 2017
Rating	★★★★★ 4.1 / 5 (5,191 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Family Life, Literary Fiction, World Literature
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century Ireland through the eyes of painter Nellie Sears in this intimate and beautifully crafted novel by Christina Baker Kline. A Piece of the World weaves a tapestry of family drama, artistic awakening, and unspoken love, all set against the backdrop of rural life. The audiobook, narrated by Polly Stone with its nuanced performances, makes each character's voice come vividly to life, enhancing the immersive experience.

Tags: artistic fictionhistorical romancerural lifefamily dramaemotional journey

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Expert narration by Polly Stone brings every character and scene to life across 8h01m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Polly Stone's narration is a standout feature that brings the complex characters to life, making Nellie and her sister Abby feel like old friends. Her pacing is impeccable, ensuring the slower parts of the story are neither tedious nor drawn out. The narrative explores themes of ambition, acceptance, and the bonds that shape our lives with subtlety and depth. However, some may find the romance subplot a bit overwrought; it feels almost too perfect at times, which occasionally detracts from the more realistic elements of Nellie's journey. Despite this minor critique, A Piece of the World remains a compelling audiobook that is as much about the art of painting as it is about the lives painted by brushstrokes and memories.

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