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Tommy the Bruce Audiobook by James Yorkston

Tommy the Bruce is an unabridged English audiobook written and narrated by James Yorkston. Set in a struggling Perthshire hotel, it follows Tommy’s attempt to rebuild his life after Fiona arrives, while criminal figures from his past threaten the fragile new start.

At a glance

A relationship and second-chance story set in a rundown hotel in Perthshire, with criminal threats adding tension.
Written and narrated by James Yorkston.
Unabridged listening time is 9 hours and 13 minutes.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The author also narrates, offering a single-voice performance aligned with the written work.
The unabridged edition gives the full listed text in an audio format.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Listening length	9 hours and 13 minutes
Version	Unabridged
Author	James Yorkston
Narrator	James Yorkston
Language	English
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	25 Jan. 2025

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in character-led fiction about loneliness, a struggling business and the possibility of a fresh start.
Audiobook buyers looking for a blend of relationship drama and criminal tension.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a short listen, as the listed running time is over nine hours.
Listeners who prefer a light or crime-free story, as the synopsis includes loneliness, drinking and threats from criminal forces.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 78 ratings

5 stars52%52%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars6%6%
1 star4%4%

Aggregate ratings are more favourable than unfavourable overall, but include a notable middle and lower-rated share. This gives a cautiously positive reception signal, not a clear account of what listeners liked or disliked. The figures do not establish whether the author’s narration or the story’s mix of relationship drama and criminal threat suits a particular listener.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates Tommy the Bruce?

The listing names James Yorkston as both author and narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 9 hours and 13 minutes.

Is this an abridged edition?

It is listed as unabridged.

What is the story about?

Tommy is struggling to keep an inherited Perthshire hotel and his life together. Fiona's arrival offers hope, while people from his past bring danger.