Open House: A Life in Thirty-Two Moves — Jane Christmas Audiobook
Open House: A Life in Thirty-Two Moves by Jane Christmas is an unabridged memoir audiobook about a difficult home renovation that prompts reflections on a childhood marked by frequent moves. Its Bristol renovation and Canadian family memories connect real estate, family history, and the question of whether a house project can also become an attempt to remake the past.
At a glance
- Memoir follows a renovation in Bristol and reflections on the author's upbringing in Canada.
- The listing describes a mix of humor and irreverence alongside difficult family memories.
- Narrated by Dawn Harvey in an unabridged audio edition.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The house-renovation storyline gives the memoir a clear thread connecting its present-day events and memories.
- Unabridged audio preserves the full listed memoir, with a stated listening length for planning.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 27 minutes |
| Narrator | Dawn Harvey |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jane Christmas |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date | March 24, 2020 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in memoirs about homes, real estate, family history, and major life changes.
- Readers who want a personal narrative that combines renovation with reflections on childhood and marriage.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a practical home-renovation guide rather than a personal memoir.
- Buyers looking for light real-estate entertainment without difficult family themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories and a smaller three-star share. This suggests generally favorable reception but cannot explain what listeners liked or disliked. The rating evidence does not establish specific opinions about the narration or renovation themes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Open House: A Life in Thirty-Two Moves about?
Jane Christmas recounts a renovation in Bristol that brings back memories of her mobile childhood in Canada and prompts her to consider what repeated moves leave behind.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Dawn Harvey as narrator.
Is this an abridged audiobook?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 27 minutes.
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