The Signature of All Things
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The Signature of All Things
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Juliet Stevenson
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert, read by Juliet Stevenson.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION
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'Quite simply one of the best novels I have read in years' – Elizabeth Day, Observer
'Charming . . . extensively researched, compellingly readable' – Jane Shilling, Daily Telegraph
'Sumptuous . . . Gilbert's prose is by turns flinty, funny, and incandescent' – New Yorker
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A captivating story of botany, exploration and desire, by the multimillion copy bestselling author of Eat Pray Love
Everything about life intrigues Alma Whittaker. Her passion for botany leads her far from home, from London to Peru to Tahiti, in pursuit of that rare specimen: knowledge. But as her careful studies draw her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she meets the man who she will come to love – whose perspective, radically different from her own, will transform the way she understands the world.
Radiating with all the heart, soul and earthiness as its unforgettable heroine, The Signature of All Things is a captivating celebration of the workings of this world, and the mechanisms behind all life.
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'My own 500-pager of choice? Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of All Things . . . just read it . . . Hugely enjoyable' – Viv Groskop, Observer Books of the Year
'The story of Alma Whittaker’s journey of discovery has irresistible momentum' – Helen Dunmore, The Times
'Gilbert has written the novel of a lifetime' – O, The Oprah Magazine
'Filled with dazzling storytelling' – Susie Boyt, Financial Times
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- Private
- 05-05-22
the title IS the book
the book embraces everything. I will keep looking for the solution to the Prudence problem. excellent reader as well. Thank you!
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- edward botheras
- 09-12-22
Loved it!
Myself and my wife are lifetime gardeners and so I thought this book would be entertaining. Indeed it was. I loved how it started so far back in time to her grandparents then her parents. This gave such a good, solid grounding to the story. Although I felt a bit cheated with a 20+ year jump from her a 20 year old suddenly to 42! Then all the way to her early 80’s. All the twists and turns were intriguing and unexpected like a good story should be.
A great deal of praise has to go to the author Ms Gilbert, This must have entailed a huge amount of research. It didn’t go unnoticed all the minutiae and detail. Very well done!
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- Francisca A.
- 19-11-22
A rare treat
Alma Whittaker chooses to devote her life to the study of mosses, those most resilient, unassuming and unsung species of the botanical world. Likewise, Elizabeth Gilbert chooses Alma Whittaker... the result is a glorious tale, gripping, unfailingly wise, beautifully narrated by Juliet Stevenson.
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- Monique
- 28-11-22
Really lovely book
So many details and history weaves into this story really brought the character to life! I love d it so much, a real journey you just can’t get enough of. I’m glad it was as long as it was. Cast and narration brings this book to life.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-06-23
Brilliant
Superb story varied wonderful narration.
Exciting and intelligent. Must find another one of books by same author
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- Anonymous User
- 31-07-23
Beautifully narrated tale, fascinating story
Really enjoyed being introduced to botany and discoveries, whilst being drawn in to such a wonderful story
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-23
Wonderful narration of an absorbing read
Juliet Stevenson performs Elizabeth Gilbert’s work with sensitivity and skill - this is a long, multi layered characterisation with a beautiful conclusion
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- Jan
- 07-12-23
Beautiful
A beautiful story , wonderful narration , not something I would have normally chosen, but I saw someone say how wonderful it was, I whole heartedly agree. So glad I dipped my toe into fresh waters X
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- Amicie B.
- 02-05-24
Utterly charming
What an absolute treat for the senses, imagination and emotions. Such a charming and real story full of love and loss and learning. It made me laugh and cry. Many thanks for creating it EG and for such a great deal of research. My most favourite book for a very long while.
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-10-24
My kind of book.
Loved Alma, her character and adventures. Her descriptions of the nature were fascinating.
The narrator was fantastic too.
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