Catching Up

Fun stand alone play, but...

What did you like best about Catching Up? What did you like least?

The dialogue was funny without sounding forced (which is something some of the other pilots have suffered from), a lot of the humour growing organically out of the conversation between the characters (it helps that this play had one of the stronger casts, in my opinion). It didn't start all that promisingly, though, with the burning menu seeming a bit too 'trying to be funny', which didn't suit the rest of the play. That I give the 'story' a low score is not to say it's *bad*, more a reflection on the humour arising from *character* rather than *plot*.

Any additional comments?

My overall feeling is that while this is the pilot that made me laugh *loudest* out the 5 presented, I don't think it could sustain itself over the course of a series (its basic premise, the characters catching up after a long time apart having been fulfilled). So while I would be interested in hearing more from this particular writer, I have to place this as my 2nd favourite overall in this selection of pilots.

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Too close to home!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Catching Up to be better than the print version?

A strong cast with sensitive timing behind a powerful script helping ensure the audio edition is a winner!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Catching Up?

For me, it was pretty powerful to be honest. Being male, I would have expected to have found it difficult to relate to the characters in the audio book; however, that was not the case.By sheer convenience, I also have three male friends from uni, with the four of us meeting up simply too seldom, not really due, as it was in this case, to georgraphic issue, but more due to life pressure and male-uselessness issues.Whenever we meet up, there are always politics doing the rounds which can be tiring. It is always an event to look forward to,

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I actually had the best chuckle at the very end, when Carole stated that Sara wouln't stop talking about herself, oblivious to what had really been experiened throughout.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A reunion after five years life experence post-Uni, these girls must surely have been able to make their mark and so share their success. But have they really grown up?

Any additional comments?

The book made it clear that everthing wasn't quite as rosey in the garden at it appearedby the end of sections which is an accurate life reflection in my opinion.

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Very Funny

Reminds me of the girls at the shop I volunteer in - lol a little ironic reality Enjoy a lovely sitcom

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Catching Up

Where does Catching Up rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Compared to other audiobooks I have listened to so far, Catching Up ranks highly; it is funny, lighthearted and enjoyable.

What other book might you compare Catching Up to, and why?

I'll be honest, this isn't the genre I'd usually purchase (I downloaded it because it was free). Because of this, I don't have other books to compare it to, but what I would say is that even if this isn't normally your type of story, it's still worth a listen.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I enjoyed the differing voices and the passion in the performances.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

With the story being so short, I don't want to say what part I found particularly funny, because I don't want to spoil it for anyone else.

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Fun girly half hour.

I liked the fun character voices and how the girls had different accents. This made it easy to tell the characters apart.
I would recommend this to any lady age 22 to 39

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Not bad

An amusing half hour of old university friends meeting up for the first time in years. Very well scripted and subtle enough.

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Not good...

Would you try another book written by Bronagh Fegan or narrated by the narrators?

No, really disappointed. Gave it a chance - made it 2 minutes to the end, it nver improved.

What was most disappointing about Bronagh Fegan’s story?

Weak and really not funny.

How could the performance have been better?

Different script!

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Felt like I've wasted my time.

Any additional comments?

Don't bother listening to it!

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Enjoyed!

Well paced, strong characters, well acted and funny - thumbs up (bbc intro (or was it audible?) little rough tho:)

Catching no

The writer set up the characters straight away, you know how these women came to be how they are. The performances were excellent. I gave a 3 star for the story and overall as I believe more of the same whining and backstabbing would become tedious.

rubbish.

poor story, not funny at all. overall very poor. would not recommend. bad bad bad.