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Ordinary Grace

By: William Kent Krueger
Narrated by: Rich Orlow
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Award-winning author William Kent Krueger has gained an immense fan base for his Cork O’Connor series. In Ordinary Grace, Krueger looks back to 1961 to tell the story of Frank Drum, a boy on the cusp of manhood. A typical 13-year-old with a strong, loving family, Frank is devastated when a tragedy forces him to face the unthinkable - and to take on a maturity beyond his years.

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“Krueger aims higher and hits harder with a stand-alone novel that shares much with his other work.” ( Kirkus Reviews)
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This is not the type of book I usually read but took a chance and was absolutely delighted at both the story and the narration. I could have listened for hours more.

A delightful gem

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Nothing, felt the characters were well developed in relation to the time. Enjoyed the characters and the story

The compassion

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Great old style narrative read beautifully. A shame the same narrator was not used for his book This Tender Land.

The narrator really made this live.

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One family's life over one hot summer. Through the eyes of a boy becoming a mam has wonder and sadness as he gains understanding, leaving a boys thoughts behind and choosing the gentle pastoring of his father and his younger brother's sweetness as strength. It's a time of grief and loss Frank must choose anger or reasoning and wisdom to guide the road into manhood.

Beautifully narrated coming of age novel set over a hot summer.

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Such a lovely book. It holds you there right through. A real insight into adolescence, goodness, grace and the whole deal of getting through stuff and surviving to be better. It's a murder mystery as well, and is very well constructed. The plot isn't obvious but unfolds and leaves you working it out for yourself. I recommend this book.

Enjoyable read

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Such a heartwarming story, and read in a way that totally connects you to the characters.

A beautiful story

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I enjoyed the story and the narrator is great. I would recommend it. But it won’t be a book that stays with me like some of the other greats.

Good and gripping

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Loved all the characters and the message that love and forgiveness can heal broken hearts.

Love and forgiveness

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Beautiful story beautifully read. I cried as it finished - for the story and because it was over. It has a sorrowful resonance with all of life.

Best book I never read

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If you like 'To kill a mockingbird' you will love this. Excellent story, well presented

Really enjoyable!!

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