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Title: At the Edge of the Orchard
Author: Tracy Chevalier
Narrator: Liza Ross
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-10-16
Publisher: Whole Story Audio
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Ohio, 1838: James and Sadie Goodenough have settled in the Black Swamp, planting apple trees to claim the land as their own. As fever picks off their children, husband and wife take solace in separate comforts.
Fifteen years later their youngest son, Robert, is drifting through gold rush California. When he finds steady work for a plant collector, peace seems finally to be within reach. But the past is never really past, and one day Robert is forced to confront the brutal reason he left behind everything he loved.
Members Reviews:
Great experience and so well written
I enjoyed the earthy simplicity and untold toils of the family. The focus on nature was a wonderful escape from our fast paced world.
Another brilliant book by Tracey Chevalier
What made the experience of listening to At the Edge of the Orchard the most enjoyable?
I enjoyed listening to the story about a family while learning about a period in history and a subject I've never even thought about really-who knew apple growing could be so interesting? Tracey Chevalier has a way of entwining a human story with history that brings her books to life.
Have you listened to any of Liza Rosss other performances? How does this one compare?
no, but I liked her narration.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes,definitely. Sadie, the mother, is very unlikeable as is the Father. Robert's story is amazing and Martha's life made me want to cry, she was so badly treated by her mother and had a terrible childhood. The family had such a tough life which you can imagine is very true of many families at that time.
Any additional comments?
Wonderful book, highly recommended, I'm working through the rest of Tracey's books and look forward to her next one.
Stunning
The thing about Tracy Chevalier is that she can take a completely random subject, such as the growing of trees and particularly apples, and weave around it a truly magical story. The result is not only an education but a feeling of 'Wholeness' that will stay with me for days alongside the glow of a beautiful novel.
I'm glad I listened to this book rather than read it as Liza Ross added greatly to the storytelling with all the beautiful accents she brought along. I have read quite a few of this authors books now and have enjoyed them all to varying degrees. But this, and the Last Runaway are by far my favourites....up to now anyway!
Great characters and strong plotting
Would you consider the audio edition of At the Edge of the Orchard to be better than the print version?
Tracy Chevalier writes well and is an interesting read and listen.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Tracey Chevalier creates strong characters and even the minor players have personality. They're all plausible and full f life.
Which character as performed by Liza Ross was your favourite?
I like all.
Any additional comments?
What a wonderful blend of loosely fact based fiction. Strong sense of time and place, lively dialogue and a story that draws you in and keeps you engrossed.
Sadly not the author's best (for me)
I loved The Last Chevalier and enjoyed Remarkable Creatures, but sadly this novel didn't live up to expectations. The story follows a woman living with her family in the black swamp and the difficulties they have trying to make a living on the farm. There is a lot of info about the orchard and apples.
