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Frankie
- Narrated by: Graham Norton
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
'I loved Frankie so much. I couldn't stop reading it, but feel bereft now that I've finished'
NIGELLA LAWSON
'Fascinating, funny, sad... Every page is intriguing. Once again, Graham shows his class as a writer'
JO BRAND
'A masterclass in storytelling that grabs you by the heartstrings from page one and refuses to let go'
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
Always on the periphery, looking on, young Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now old, Frankie finds it easier to forget the life that came before.
Then Damian, a young Irish carer, arrives at her London flat, there to keep an eye on her as she recovers from a fall. A memory is sparked, and the past crackles into life as Damian listens to the story Frankie has kept stored away all these years.
Travelling from post-war Ireland to 1960s New York - a city full of art, larger than life characters and turmoil - Frankie shares a world in which friendship and chance encounters collide. A place where, for a while, life blazes with an intensity that can't last but will perhaps live on in other ways and in other people. But as Frankie's past slowly emerges, her spirit and endurance are revealed as undeniable . . . and unforgettable.
'Warm and wise, Frankie is a woman worth getting to know'
BONNIE GARMUS
'I was enthralled by Frankie from page one. It's a beauty. A warm, deeply moving, life-enhancing novel'
SARAH WINMAN
'Frankie is a perfect song of a book and everyone who likes human beings should read it'
ANDREW O'HAGAN
'Immersive, stunningly written, and very emotional - this is a triumph'
JENNIE GODFREY
'Packed with surprises, it's moving, riveting and enriching'
MATT CAIN
'A great sweep of a novel, full of unexpected twists'
LISSA EVANS
* Graham Norton's most recent novel Forever Home was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in April 2023
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- MISS CLAIRE L LANGLEY
- 16-09-24
Brilliant
Absolutely loved this book . As with all Graham Norton books brilliantly written and completely absorbing!!! . Only downside was the Audio when you get to chapter‘Ireland 1957’ kept cutting out, other people have had the same problem, so not just my device !! .
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- Charlie Carter
- 18-09-24
GN is a brilliant storyteller
I so look forward to a new publication from GN. His stories are superb, beautifully written and he performs them to perfection. They’re touching, witty, funny with wonderfully rounded authentic characters that I’d love to sit down and listen to - listening to GN narrating really is as good as it gets.
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- ms_pumbie
- 24-09-24
A Life Well Lived
I'm a massive fan of all Graham's novels but the character of Frankie really gets under your skin. I wish I'd known her. I love how well he writes women. The elderly have many wonderful stories to tell.... and this is a tale well-told. Shed a few tears when this one was over.
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- Barclaycard
- 25-09-24
Poignant and lovely
What a soothing voice and a lovely novel. Frankie is delightful. Enjoyed it and addictive. Was some issues with sound dropping off.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-09-24
marvellous
I could listen to Graham Norton all day..another wonderful story.. thoroughly recommend 🥰well done Graham
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- H. Cook
- 21-09-24
Graham Norton has done it again
I have enjoyed all of Graham Nortons books and this was no different. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. I love Graham’s narration as well.
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- Heather
- 30-09-24
Charming story
As much as I love Graham Norton, I think his narration spoils my enjoyment of the novel. His character voices sound false and comic. Sorry Graham. Great story though
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- Lorna Morrow
- 21-09-24
A wonderful story
Loved it from start to finish! Gutted I’ve finished it. Beautifully narrated by Graham Norton
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- Geraldine Meaney
- 22-09-24
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What a gift for allowing his readers to the see the story from the inner world of his main character. Lovely
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- Mandy Larder
- 28-09-24
HAD EVERYTHING
I absolutely loved the story, it had everything. Twists and turns. It had me gripped. I couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end. Love Grahams narration.
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