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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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- Lorraine C.
- 21-09-24
Fantastic
Fantastic book from start to finish. What a character Frankie was and what love stories throughout the book!
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- Shane M.
- 29-09-24
Norton at his finest
Francie is simply glorious. A sweeping, international tale of love, friendship, secrets, identity and art.
Norton reads his own work beautifully.
The central character is so beautifully layered, complex and human. Couldn't have loved it more.
Norton has outdone himself this time.
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- Lupetta
- 28-09-24
Lovely story
I really enjoyed this lovely story and as with his other books I am struck by how Graham Norton is able to depict characters with such empathy.
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- Annie
- 30-09-24
Absorbing poignant story
Love to hear it read by Graham himself. You will quickly feel you know the characters within. Just wished it were longer!
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- Jolene
- 27-09-24
Loved it.
Wow enjoyed this so much I really felt I was in the story could put it down. Loved it
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- Mrs M E Priest
- 20-09-24
A delightful read
I really enjoyed this book, as I’ve enjoyed all of Grahams books, but the download cutting out every few seconds early on in the book is infuriating!
But this was a lovely story which I really enjoyed, another triumph from Mr Norton
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- Nora
- 22-09-24
Loved it
I have enjoyed all of Graham books and this one didn’t disappoint. I was so invested in ‘Frankie’ story that I cried at the end. Look forward to your next one Graham.
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- heathergod
- 11-10-24
Truly excellent story
The story was unusual, but it was apparent there was a good deal of research and knowledge of the subject and surroundings. . Thoroughly enjoyed. Graham reads beautifully.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-10-24
entertainment
Characters very strong,story very entertaining, made it hard to stop listening,fastest ever book I listened to.
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- Jules
- 06-10-24
Graham does it again!
I love listening to Graham’s books. He brings his characters to life so well. His lovely voice makes listening such a pleasure.
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