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The Widows' Funeral Parlour

Author:
Johanna Nilsson
Read by:
Carla Mendonca
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Ratings
Book
45
Narrator
22
Release Date
July 7, 2021
Duration
9 hours 49 minutes
Summary
Three widows, with very different backgrounds, meet at a mourning support group. They all feel vulnerable and need a change - so they decide to start a funeral home together. Betty, 51, has two children and works in the deli counter at a grocery store. She suffers from severe menopausal problems, has a phobia of death and is completely broke, due to her late husband's debts. Viveka, 42 (a former priest) seems to despise everything and everyone, but has a sharp sense of humor and an even sharper brain. Eva, 74, is the mother figure of the trio, whose wisdom and warmth overcomes all obstacles. 'Death with Zest' will be the name of the funeral home, which will offer a fresh approach to death, but with no professional funeral home experience and with dark secrets bubbling under the surface, will their unexpected friendship last the course...?
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

Great story but a sudden ending! Will there be another?

Profile Avatar Robyn C. Jun 2023

A strange collaboration of a number of intersecting themes with some unexpected twists. Was challenged to stay focussed as the story unfolded when so many things were going on. Enjoyed the premise. An interesting sociological exploration. A good listen if this is your thing. Too many participants for one narrator to cover.

Profile Avatar Kristina W. Jul 2023

Seriously. Don’t waste your time. Virtually all of the plot points remain unresolved and the book just ends abruptly. Not sure if it was a translation issue or what but I was very disappointed

Profile Avatar Louise R. Jul 2023

Struggled my easy through it, was just about ready to give up when it ended abruptly. I was quite relieved to be honest

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

I thought this book will be either very heartfelt or wildly funny but it wasn’t either.

Profile Avatar Janeta P. Jun 2023

Predictable Can be shorter for the story

Profile Avatar Ejatu Apr 2026

This book was an interesting journey through grief and acceptance. I found it funny in part, and insightful in others. The characters had me both thinking and rooting for them in their situations. I would pick this book up if you would like a different look at looking grieving process and women's fiction in general.

Profile Avatar Kathryn K. Jan 2024

Interesting read with some comedy thrown in. But too many unresolved issues at the end of the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

Interesting.

Profile Avatar Maree G. Jul 2023

Brilliant portrayal of all the different emotions around death and how to deal with it. Riveting

Profile Avatar Frogantha Jul 2023

The book didn't go anywhere, there was no solution to anything and the book just seems to end mid sentence.

Profile Avatar Joseph G. Jul 2023

Not my cup of tea.

Profile Avatar Shelli Y. Jun 2023

Almost quit listening to it. Waited for it to get better and it did. Unfortunately, the ending is abrupt and leaves you hanging.

The Widows' Funeral Parlour

The Widows' Funeral Parlour

Author: Johanna Nilsson
Read by: Carla Mendonca
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