Mouthing by Orla Mackey

Mouthing

Village Secrets Told with Edge

Written byOrla Mackey
Length5h42m
Release dateMay 30, 2024
Languageenglish
★★★★★ 5.0 (6,811 ratings)

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AuthorOrla Mackey
NarratorStephen Hogan, Jessica Regan
Runtime5h42m
PublishedMay 30, 2024
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (6,811 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Literary Fiction, Small Town & Rural, Historical Fiction, 20th Century, World Literature
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Mouthing, Orla Mackey’s gripping debut novel, vividly captures the hidden dynamics of a small Irish town through its characters’ often bitter truths. Narrated by Stephen Hogan and Jessica Regan, this audiobook delivers an intimate yet sharp portrayal that will resonate with fans of incisive literary fiction like Jon McGregor or Elizabeth Strout. The duo masterfully conveys the nuanced voices and emotions of Ballyrowan’s inhabitants, making every character feel distinct and fully realized.

Tags: Irish LiteratureFamily DramaSmall Town StoriesWit and HumorMultigenerational

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  • Expert narration by Stephen Hogan, Jessica Regan brings every character and scene to life across 5h42m of immersive audio.
  • Bestseller-quality story from Orla Mackey, rated 5.0 stars by 6,811 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Hogans and Regan’s performances are nothing short of brilliant, each voice perfectly calibrated to bring out the subtleties of their characters’ inner lives. The story is a tapestry of family secrets and generational resentments that unfolds with a slow-burning intensity, much like the mists over Ballyrowan itself. The pacing, however, can sometimes feel uneven; moments of heavy exposition might leave listeners wishing for more action or dialogue-driven scenes to maintain momentum. Despite this minor critique, Mouthing remains a poignant and powerful listen, inviting you into a world where every whispered word carries weight.

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