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Calling Major Tom

By: David M. Barnett
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Calling Major Tom is a funny, uplifting tale of friendship and community about a man who has given up on the world...but discovers in the most unlikely way that it might not have given up on him.

We all know someone like Thomas. The grumpy next-door neighbour who complains to the residents' committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change at the checkout. The colleague who sends an all-company email when you accidentally use the last drop of milk.

Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world.

An irresistible and heartwarming tale of a very unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove.

You'll laugh, you'll cry and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life.

Read by David Thorpe.

©2017 David M. Barnett (P)2017 Orion Publishing Group Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Holidays Humorous Romance Romantic Comedy Science Fiction Celebration Feel-Good Heartfelt Funny Witty Tear-jerking Comedy

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The Imagination and sensitivity, skilfully used to weave this story together is quite unnervingly brilliant. Reigniting the memories of the past few decades through memories of TV programs, , icecream and weather is ingenious. This book had me chuckling, laughing and crying. The characters are honest and believable and varied. Such a different book from my usual choice, one I bought through pure frustration and sheer accident. love the granny character.

Wonderful

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This is a great, moving story. It made me laugh out loud several times. I recommend this book to anyone, it's not a technical Sci-Fi.

Laugh out loud.

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This reminded me of "100 year old man who climbed out of a window" BUT is so much more satisfying . It is warm, poignant, funny and hugely entertaining. Unusual but interesting story - sometimes predictable but couldn't wait for the next bit. The author has the pace just right- I was never bored.
This is bound to be made into a film and would be excellent.

Is this a silly tale or a clever story?

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wonderful, feel good book. Heart warming and happy. Lots of wonderful moments abd a brilliant ending 😊

fantastic!!!!!

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Absolutely Brilliant. WOW what a Fantastic story. It was original, moving, funny. It touched on some serious topics and they were handled sympathetically I thought the narrator was Wonderful. He really made listening to the audio book a pleasure. The authors style reminded me a little of Matt Haig and I love Matt Haig so that was a bonus for me. I will look out for this author would like to read/listen to more of his work.

Absolutely Brilliant

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Lovely characters and all beautifully narrated. I was captivated from start to finish as the story unfolded. A tale of redemption, soul searching, sad yet resilient and resourceful. I laughed and cried in equal measure.

Loved this book

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I have to admit when I started this book, I nearly gave up on it as I didn't seem to follow the story particularly well and I was trying to link characters together in ways that weren't possible.

However. Once I got into it, I absolutely loved it. The narrator's portrayal of every character was done superbly and I could tell who was who without waiting for the "said...."

I laughed out loud, I even cried. A wonderful, wonderful book. If you start it, ease finish it. It's worth it.

Surprisingly Uplifting

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This was such a lovely book, the story was engaging and the narrator was just perfect, bringing the text to life. So glad I bought this book!

What a lovely story!

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After a bit of slow start where I couldn’t see what would keep me interested, I soon became intrigued about Major Tom’s life. Slowly throughout the story we learn about what brought Major Tom to be travelling through space, alone, to Mars. Then the tale of the Omorod family that interlinks with the space man adds an extra dimension to the story. I enjoyed the lovely ending and would recommend it.

Heart Warming

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It’s been a while since I listened to this but I can still remember this lovely story which is full of twists and turns. Ending will draw a tear. Absolutely recommend it, a great bunch of parallel stories that all come together.

A great story full of twists and turns

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