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We Begin at the End
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
With the staggering intensity of James Lee Burke and the absorbing narrative of Jane Harper's The Dry, We Begin at the End is a powerful novel about absolute love and the lengths we will go to keep our family safe. This is a story about good and evil and how life is lived somewhere in between.
You can't save someone that doesn't want to be saved....
For some people, trouble just finds them. Thirty years ago, Vincent King became a killer.
Now, he's been released from prison and is back in his hometown of Cape Haven, California. Not everyone is pleased to see him. Like Star Radley, his ex-girlfriend and sister of the girl he killed.
Duchess Radley, Star's 13-year-old daughter, is part-carer, part-protector to her younger brother, Robin - and to her deeply troubled mother. But in trying to protect Star, Duchess inadvertently sets off a chain of events that will have tragic consequences not only for her family, but also the whole town.
Murder, revenge, retribution.
How far can we run from the past when the past seems doomed to repeat itself?
Critic reviews
"Surely destined to conquer the world. This intensely captivating story and its uniquely intriguing characters holds you in its jaws till the very last word. Astonishingly good." (Ruth Jones)
"A very real, very rare talent." (Sarah Hilary)
"The most beautifully written book I have read this year. Chris Whitaker is proving himself to be one of the most talented writers around." (Lisa Hall)
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- Mr James Meechan
- 22-06-20
Incredible book
I cant think of the words to describe how good this book is. It is one of the greatest books i have ever read/listened to. However, the narrator is awful. His delivery is staccato and unfeeling. I almost gave up near the start because of him but im so glad I didnt.
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- Cazzy2501
- 30-05-24
Simply beautiful story telling
I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but from the outset I was absorbed by the story, its telling & the narration: a tale of such human high & lows & everything in between.
No spoilers from me….just a recommendation to listen to it for yourself.
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- enda pemberton
- 08-11-21
Compelling, heart breaking and a wonderful read.
A gripping story with beautifully drawn characters, very sympathetically narrated. Really loved 'We Begin at the End' by Chris Whitaker.
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- Booklover
- 15-12-21
Unforgettable
I have loved listening to this wonderful moving story. The characters are so believable and endearing
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- Val alcock
- 18-03-24
suspenseful
Great listen, lots of twists and turns, good story line that keeps you guessing right to the very end
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- dk.bookworm
- 23-05-24
We begin at the end
I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this to start with. But it grew on me and by the end I really appreciated what a good story it was
Narration suits the story
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- Anonymous User
- 07-11-21
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I found this a beautifully written story with great character development, you really got to know each and every one. A must read/listen.
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- Ross
- 31-08-20
Once it got going, a enjoyable listen
Loved the setting and the narrator was really bought the story to light, all the characters were very interesting and very different
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- Tracy Tucker
- 18-01-22
Brilliantly written and narrated
I didn't see the end coming, and when it did, everything made perfect sense.
I will be looking for more books by Chris Whitaker.
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- JAO
- 20-12-21
Full circle
I’ve rarely read such an ingenious, poignant and complex book, yet written in simple language. Outstanding.
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