The Life and Loves of a She Devil — Unabridged Audiobook
The Life and Loves of a She Devil is an unabridged audiobook by Fay Weldon, narrated by Gemma Dawson. This blackly comic tale follows Ruth Patchett as she seeks revenge after discovering her husband’s affair.
At a glance
- A revenge story prompted by Ruth Patchett’s discovery of her husband’s affair.
- Described in the listing as a blackly comic satire of the war of the sexes.
- The unabridged narration runs for 8 hours and 6 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audiobook format presents the full listed work in a single 8-hour-and-6-minute listening experience.
- The plot premise combines marital betrayal, revenge and black comedy.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Fay Weldon |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Gemma Dawson |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 6 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 4 June 2019 |
| Publisher | Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in satirical fiction and revenge stories.
- Audiobook listeners looking for an unabridged English-language recording.
Less suited to
- Listeners who prefer contemporary rather than older-feeling fiction; some customer feedback describes the book as dated.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is broadly positive about the writing, humour, engaging plot and twists, with a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 1,134 ratings. Some customers find the book dated, a consideration for listeners seeking a more contemporary-feeling story. These comments concern the novel; they do not establish a separate assessment of the narration.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing and describe the story as engaging, humorous and full of twists.
- Some customers call it a page-turner and find the revenge story satisfying.
Mixed feedback
- Some customers say the book feels dated.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Fay Weldon and the narrator is Gemma Dawson.
How long is the recording?
The listed listening length is 8 hours and 6 minutes.
Is this version abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Ruth Patchett discovers her husband’s affair and embarks on a course of revenge; the listing describes the book as a blackly comic satire.
