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Ordinary Grace

By: William Kent Krueger
Narrated by: Rich Orlow
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2013 William Kent Krueger (P)2013 Recorded Books

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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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excellent! I want more like this...

this was the first audible book I have listened. and I hate to say that I will be hard pressed to find another as good. the writing was great, characters were rich and colorful without being overdone and add that to the fantastic job done by the narrator, made me sad when it was over. I love a good mystery, and this one had me guessing. I went back n forth between many of the characters. I highly recommend this audible. I'm sure I would have enjoyed reading the book, but the narrator does such an amazing job, I am glad I chose it as an audible. thanks to generation why for suggesting this site!

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More Grace Than We Will Ever Need

Wasn't sure what to expect. From a Christian perspective, the book's title is intriguing. However, the author makes a strong distinction between grace as its bestowed by humans and grace as its bestowed by God.
Finding and enjoying this story was like discovering a beautiful tapestry depicting the life and death events of a family in small town, USA.

The book started off slow, but shortly grew on me; Sorry for the cliche. I cared about each character, especially the father who was the center of gravity for this strong mystery.
It had me guessing til the very end who the murderer was. This book almost plays out like a dark drama, as opposed ti a shoot'em up type mystery.

The narrator wasn't all to impressive at first, but then later I counted on him to continually bring these characters back to life with each listen. This is the first book I've heard by this author and definitely not the last.

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A Masterpiece

What does Rich Orlow bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great narrator, extremely versatile.

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I don't know why I hadn't heard of this book before. As far as I'm concerned, it should be a Best Seller #1!!!!! I didn't find it until 2015.

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One of the best books I've ever read, 2nd only to "A Prayer For Owen Meany" by John Irving!!!

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Great book..

I liked this book so much I listened to it twice. Was hard to put down my phone both times even though the second time I knew what the end was. You won't be disappointed!

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Great for listening.

I realized by the third sentence that I had already listened to this book once before. However, even the second time through, I was already hooked and had to keep listening. I think perhaps I enjoyed it even more the second time through!

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Devastatingly amazing...

A fascinating story told from the eyes of a 13 year old during a heartbreaking summer of deaths. True revelations of grief, guilt and gumption. Well narrated and well written.
I cried, giggled and loved every minute of it.

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Beautifully written book

I'm a huge fan of William Kent Krueger's Cork O'Connor series. This is a stand alone book that is heart breaking in its beauty and story. I highly recommend this book.

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Don't miss this one

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I can only add a soul-felt "amen" to the positive reviews of this book (especially Mel's, whose review made me decide to buy it). I'm so glad that I didn't read the printed version: for me, the "experience" of this book was enriched immensely through a sensitive, deeply moving reading.

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Book to long ponder

Extraordinarily well-done narrative that drew me in bit by bit until all of me was living in it's world....waiting for the unwinding of its path to comfort.

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Excellent book!

Great story! So intrigued I listened to it within 2 days. The author does a great job of developing characters and providing many points for one to connect with. The under current of grace woven throughout the book so so beautiful and inspiring.

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