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The Things We Never Say

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The Things We Never Say

Auteur(s): Elizabeth Strout
Narrateur(s): Robert Petkoff
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this “profound, resplendent novel”* from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout, a chance incident sparks a powerful realization in a beloved teacher’s life.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE SUMMER
“Strout’s capacious empathy and rigorous attention to the nuances of human behavior and psychology are as evident as ever.”—The Boston Globe

“Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget.”—Financial Times*

Artie Dam is living a double life. He spends his days teaching history to eleventh graders, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbors, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: How is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us?

And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence.

Elizabeth Strout, as we have come to expect, delivers a moving exploration of the human condition—one that brims with compassion for each and every one of her indelible characters. With exquisite prose and profound insight, The Things We Never Say takes one man’s fears and loneliness and makes them universal. And in the same breath, captures the abiding love that sustains and holds us all. Amitié Fiction de genre Fiction littéraire Émouvant
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I enjoyed this book and was curious to stay engaged… Put in the end I'm not sure why I was engaging? Maybe I'm missing something here, but unless it was intended just to be a moment in time, it certainly didn't take me anywhere.

I enjoyed it, but

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This was a quick listen, and the story had a good message. I enjoyable for me but not a standout read for me personally.

The message is moving

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I really resonated with this story and, in particular, with the main character Artie Dam. He is an authentic and caring man. Artie aches for meaningful connection, thriving when he experiences it and slowly wilting when he doesn't. He makes a positive impact on many people (including me). Current, fascinating and enjoyable. I liked it so much that I ordered the paper back and am listening a second time.

Outstanding Read!

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So boring , nothing happens . I kept waiting for the story to become interesting. Definately not a favorite at all

Very boring

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