

Bittersweet
Author: Colleen McCullough
Narrator: Cat Gould
Unabridged: 16 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 08/19/2014
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Life, Coming Of Age
Author: Colleen McCullough
Narrator: Cat Gould
Unabridged: 16 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 08/19/2014
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Life, Coming Of Age
Colleen McCullough (1937–2015) enjoyed worldwide renown, and her novels are bestsellers in a multitude of languages. She is the internationally acclaimed author of The Thorn Birds, Tim, An Indecent Obsession, A Creed for the Third Millennium, The Ladies of Missalonghi, The First Man in Rome, The Grass Crown, Fortune’s Favorites, Caesar’s Women, and other novels.
Cat Gould grew up in Sydney, Australia, and after extensive travel moved to the United States in 1990. A classically trained actress with a BFA from Southern Oregon University, she has performed in many regional productions.
Three and a half for this story, set in Australia between the first and second World Wars, which follows the lives and loves of four sisters, two sets of twins, who enter nursing training, and become embroiled in hospital administration, in politics, in new medical discoveries and the ambitions of m......more
It was quite a good story but it only skimmed the surface of the lives of the 4 girls. I would have preferred 4 books - one for each girl, spanning the same time period. That way you could get deeper and experience more of each girls life. So much more could have been told.......more
Bittersweet takes place in Australia before and during the Great Depression. The story centers on 4 girls, 2 sets of identical twins, who live in Corunda, a fictional city in Australia. The girls have different mothers but the same father, who is a rector in the Church of England. "Edda and Grace, Tu......more
Dois pares de gémeas. Todas diferentes entre si mas sempre unidas. Cansadas de serem escravizadas, elas se inscrevem numa escola de enfermagem. Mas os seus caminhos se afastam, quer pelo casamento ou suas próprias ambições. Edda e Tuffus permanecem como enfermeiras e através do seu grande conhecime......more
A solid 3 stars - 3.5 if I could . I wanted to love this story as much as I did The Thorn Birds but I knew from the start that I wouldn’t. I knew that it wasn’t going to be the multigenerational epic story that I loved, yet I wanted to read it. Having said that upfront, I am glad that I read it and......more
“Filled with humor, insight, and captivating historical detail, McCullough’s latest is a wise and warm tribute to family, female empowerment, and her native land.”
People“Just as epic as her ultra-romantic classic, The Thorn Birds.”
Marie Claire“Vintage McCullough…underlines several of McCullough’s enormous strengths as a writer—superbly deft characterization; multiple plots that move apace; a warmth and generosity in the telling; and dialogue sharp and, in moments, uproariously funny…a meditation on love and the decisions we make that riffle into our future.”
Courier-Mail (Brisbane)“It’s the heartwarming family bonds that will have you passing this gem on to friends.”
Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)“Lovers of McCullough’s bestseller The Thorn Birds will be happy to hear that Bittersweet takes us back to historic country Australia…as clever, compelling, and as down-to-earth as its four heroines.”
Australian Women’s Weekly“A master class in succinct, precise prose, captivating yet flawed characters, and an engrossing historical setting…meticulously researched and cleverly composed.”
Good Reading (Australia)“A great read.”
Weekend Australian“Readers of historical family dramas will be excited to find a new, satisfying book to enjoy while longtime fans of The Thorn Birds will be over the moon, welcoming back a dear old friend. Take it to the beach, on the plane, or the couch, this book will be the best traveling companion of the summer.”
Library Journal (starred review)“McCullough’s richly drawn characters grab hold of the heartstrings from the beginning of their journey through early-twentieth-century Australia, and prove that, even when choices are not in wide supply, happiness is attainable—even if, at times, it is bittersweet.”
Publishers Weekly“Bittersweet is both a fascinating exploration of the bonds between sisters and a fine historical novel.”
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