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The Smell of Other People's Houses

By: Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Erin Tripp, Karissa Vacker, Robbie Daymond
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In Alaska, 1970, being a teenager here isn’t like being a teenager anywhere else. This deeply moving and authentic debut is for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Louise Erdrich, Sherman Alexie, and Benjamin Alire Saenz. Intertwining stories of love, tragedy, wild luck, and salvation on the edge of America’s Last Frontier introduce a writer of rare talent.

Ruth has a secret that she can’t hide forever. Dora wonders if she can ever truly escape where she comes from, even when good luck strikes. Alyce is trying to reconcile her desire to dance, with the life she’s always known on her family’s fishing boat. Hank and his brothers decide it’s safer to run away than to stay home - until one of them ends up in terrible danger. Four very different lives are about to become entangled.

This unforgettable audiobook is about people who try to save each other - and how sometimes, when they least expect it, they succeed.

Narrator cast list:

  • Ruth, read by Jorjeana Marie
  • Dora, read by Erin Tripp
  • Alyce, read by Karissa Vacker
  • Hank, read by Robbie Daymond
©2016 Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (P)2016 Listening Library Depression & Mental Health Difficult Situations Emotions & Feelings Family Family & Relationships Fiction Growing Up Literature & Fiction Native American Alaska

Critic reviews

"...this is an exquisitely drawn, deeply heartfelt look at a time and place not often addressed. Hitchcock's measured prose casts a gorgeous, almost otherworldly feel over the text, resulting in a quietly lovely look at the various sides of human nature and growing up in a difficult world." ( Booklist)
"Using alternating narratives, debut novelist Hitchcock deftly weaves these stories together, setting them against the backdrop of a native Alaska that readers will find intoxicating. The gutsiness of these four teens who, at heart, are trying to find their places in the world and survive against challenging odds, will resonate with readers of all ages." ( Publishers Weekly)
Beautifully Written Story • Compelling Character Development • Intertwined Storylines • Vivid Descriptive Language
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I loved this book, I didn’t want it to end! The narrators are great. Very enjoyable.

Beautiful Story

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I enjoyed this book, i wish it was longer. I liked the author's use of language. the story was sad, but vibrant.

I enjoyed this book, i wish it was longer.

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It was OK. A little confusing at times switching between characters. Didn't care for the ending. Feels cut short. The narrators were OK and I didn't feel agitated by their voices. But I also slowed down the audio which helps.

Just OK.

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What a privilege to read. This story brought me all the best kinds of tears.

A slice of home

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What a great book! All the narrators read it so well. The story ends good!

Wow

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I loved the story so much. I loved the different perspectives in each chapter and seeing the characters appear throughout the story. I loved all the different connections made and was completely blindsided by most of them. Absolutely wonderful and addicting.

Absolutely wonderful

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Everyone battles their own fights that others may know nothing about. Even though each character faced darkness and aloneness, hope is what got them through to the other side

Divine Intervention

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This story captures growing up in Alaska in the '70's. The freedom, the fishing, the trauma and the love.

Beautiful

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ha sido una gran experiencia compartir mi lectura con una lectura en voz alta c

superb

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An incredible cast reads a story of strength, love, and Alaska life. Hearing the familiar words of fish camp and statehood struggles were a delight and emotional. Even if you're from Outside you will identify with struggles and redemption.

Love, Alaska, Family is Everywhere

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