Home Leave: A Novel Audiobook by Brittani Sonnenberg
Home Leave is Brittani Sonnenberg’s novel in an unabridged English audiobook edition narrated by Leslie Bellair. It follows the Kriegstein family through repeated international moves, shifting relationships between two sisters, and the effects of a devastating loss.
At a glance
- Follows the Kriegstein family as a career takes them across the globe and the daughters navigate repeated relocations.
- The story explores family bonds, reinvention, loss, and questions about how individual decisions shape lives.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Leslie Bellair.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full novel in an audio edition.
- Its family-centered story spans international moves and the changing relationship between two sisters.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 18 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Leslie Bellair |
| Author | Brittani Sonnenberg |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date | June 3, 2014 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a family novel about relocation, sibling relationships, and grief.
- Readers interested in a story that follows characters across different places and life changes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as compelling and praises the writing and the author’s handling of character perspectives. That response may appeal to listeners seeking character-focused family fiction. Ratings are varied, so the aggregate feedback does not indicate that every listener had the same experience.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as compelling.
- Customers praise the writing style and the author’s perspective on characters.
Frequently asked questions
What is Home Leave about?
It follows the Kriegstein family through a life of international relocation, focusing on the sisters Leah and Sophie and the family's experience of loss.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Leslie Bellair as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 18 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies this audiobook version as unabridged.
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