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Sarah Thornhill

By: Kate Grenville
Narrated by: Emma Fielding
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FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AND WOMEN’S PRIZE-WINNING AUSTRALIAN NOVELIST

Sarah is the youngest daughter of William Thornhill, a ruthless man who made a life for himself and his family in New South Wales after being sentenced from England. When Sarah finds true love with Jack, an older boy with mixed ancestry, she also encounters disapproval: someone in her family will not tolerate their relationship.

The reason lies in both the past and the present, and it will take Sarah across an ocean, to a place she never imagined she would go, to discover if her love is ever going to be enough.©2012 Kate Grenville (P)2012 Canongate Books Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
Compelling Characters • Authentic Historical Setting • Beautiful Australian Accent • Emotional Storytelling • Rich Details
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Would you listen to Sarah Thornhill again? Why?

I felt myself walking along not wanting to miss even one sentence Sarah Thornhill spoke. So refreshing, the insight of author Kate Grenville into human nature. A fast paced story. The editing is near perfect. The tale is sprinkled with details that cause a smile, anger, concern . . . I was drawn into their lives. Thank you Kate Grenville and especially the reader Emma Fielding. She is just too wonderful.

What did you like best about this story?

As the story moved on, the remarks of quirky human foibles were so genuine. The interaction of Emma with her childhood friend Jack (and later lover) was so lovely. The characters were so clearly developed . . . there values, their morality or immorality. These issues were the story, but not in a stuffy way.

Which character – as performed by Emma Fielding – was your favorite?

Emma Fielding talked for all characters, but her beautiful Australian speak as she expressed herself as Sarah Thornhill, Oh, her portrayal was beyond convincing. She WAS Sarah Thornhill. There is no empty spaces in this book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, indeed. Sarah Thornhill became my friend, I loved to listen to her talk (actually Emma Fielding) and felt her moments of emotion, desire to be free, suffer emotional heart ache and disappointment.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to Grenville's next story. I am sure she will be a favorite for many.

Oh God, the Emotional Joy of this Listen!

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This novel is beautifully written. The story is compelling. The narration is perfect. I loved every minute of it. Listen to Secret River first for context that makes this story even more meaningful

Absolutely wonderful

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I love every book by this author. She has a way of getting me totally into the characters. I also enjoy learning about early settlers from the UK to Australia and New Zealand as my parents once considered emigrating there in the 1960,s.

Wonderful story, well read

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Great story line , follows on from Secrete River. I love the way it was read also.

great listen

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Who was your favorite character and why?

Sarah was my favourite character, perhaps as she was the main one.

What about Emma Fielding’s performance did you like?

She had the accent down pat. She was engaging and interesting to listen to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes. but I didn't like the ending

Any additional comments?

Loved listening to this book, especially as it was about the early days of the Hawkesbury river and beyond. The ending was disjointed from the rest of the book though.

Very interesting

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What a great book! Read a glowing review of it in the NYTimes and the audio book did not disappoint. The story is a continuation of Grenville's "The Secret River" - also a great listen - and I really recommend reading/listening to that first to get the full impact of this story. What a compelling character Grenville has crafted in Sarah - I rooted for her, my heart broke for her and I was uplifted when she was uplifted. Emma Fielding does a top-notch job of capturing Sarah's unique voice and making it her own - no play-acting here, just real feeling. Excellent all around.

Absorbing, first-rate historical novel

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Sarah Thornhill was a good read and it followed on from a revious novel by Kate Grenville, the Secret River. It was well narrated by Emma Fielding. I loved the characters and the way the story unfolded.

A good read

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Would you consider the audio edition of Sarah Thornhill to be better than the print version?

Can only listen unable to read for long

What other book might you compare Sarah Thornhill to and why?

The Secret River because this is the sequel

Have you listened to any of Emma Fielding’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not heard her before

If you could rename Sarah Thornhill, what would you call it?

I consider the name correct

Any additional comments?

A great story rarely listen to a book twice but this one I did and enjoyed it again

Great story

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Great Narrator. Story was a bit disappointing. Could have been more. ending left me short.

not bad

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A great continuation of The Secret River. Sarah Thornhill is a terrific book which captures the essence of colonial Australia.

The story continues

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