Clock Dance: A novel Free Audiobook Download by Anne Tyler
Clock Dance is about a woman named Maude who, after reading a letter from her husband's secret lover, finds herself in a sudden and complete state of confusion. She's willing to do anything to get some answers and find the closure she needs.
In the novel, clock-dancing is a way for older couples to find intimacy. Clock Dance by Anne Tyler is narrated by Kimberly Farr and features characters in their late-60s to mid-80s. The book follows two friends, Stuart and Annie, who have been married for more than 50 years. They meet one night at a dance hall that has been around since the 1920s and spend the next day exploring their own feelings through conversation as they dance in front of mirrors.
Clock Dance is a story of the Farr family and their life in New Jersey. One of the oldest members, Edith, has just died and her daughter, Naomi, has to take care of her family. Naomi's father Jack, who is a clock maker, is focused on his business, but he supports Naomi as she takes over all the responsibilities for the entire family. By listening to this audiobook download instead of reading it on paper, I have found that I have been able to enjoy new aspects from my favorite author so much more.
I am going to die. Her death has been an inevitability ever since her heart was replaced with a clock and the doctor said that she would have to learn to live with its ticking.
Clock Dance is a story that begins with the call of the clock and ends in hope, but it's one that deals with tough issues like death, aging and loneliness. It also speaks to the importance of family, and how it shapes who we are.
When family members gathered for Thanksgiving dinner, they were late. In fact, they'd been so late that their turkey had been served and someone had already helped themselves to the cranberry sauce when they finally arrived.
Published Date | 2018-07-10 |
Duration | 9 hours 12 minutes |
Author | Anne Tyler |
Narrated | Kimberly Farr |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Family Life, Contemporary Women, Literary Fiction |