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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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Enjoyable Read.

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I became endeared to the characters and the storyline remained a mystery until the end. I highly recommend this book.

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It’s Worth The Read

The content is hard to get through but the storyline kept me engaged and wanting to know more about what will happen next. This book is about family, love, grace, and most importantly forgiveness. Highly Recommend

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Beautifully written

It’s a slow start but one of those books that should resonate with those that grew up in the North and small towns.
What appears on the surface is not what lies underneath especially in the 60’s. Little tidbits of wisdom sprinkled throughout.
The narrator was perfect for the tone and era.
Well Done!

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highly recommend!

I enjoyed the twists and turns in this book. He worked out the plot , no "magical " cheats to get there.

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Ordinary Grace by Kent Krueger

Beautifully told deep and rich story that imparts so much wisdom about living. Ordinary Grace is one of the very best books I’ve read. The recorded version is excellent! So many characters voices that bring them to life in a colorful and rich depth. I highly recommend this excellent novel by Kent Krueger.

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Touching story

I enjoyed the story but I was able to foresee who was the murderer of the family member. I guess I read/listen to too many books.

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Wonderful story of very real characters

I was a bit confused by the title of this book, thinking it would be a light novel about someone named Grace. I am thankful that it was so much more! It is the story of a very eventful summer of 1961, as told by a 13-year-old minister’s son growing up in a small town in MN. The characters are so real and heartbreakingly flawed. Well worth the listen!

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More like this please!!!

Refreshingly, “gore-less” and just plain ‘ol good writing.
A beautiful story within a mystery. No cliche’d plots or unbelievable circumstances.
I really enjoyed this “coming of age” story.
Bravo to author and recording team. Narrator was excellent.

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a mystery, coming of age and spititual growth

loved this book. brautifully thoughtful riveting story, great reading by tichard orlow. i will read more of this author

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Praise for Ordinary Grace

Keep your eyes and hearts open because the miracles that you pray for, may not be the ones your receive. Such a good message. Written beautifully, the characters all have an arc, the story is well told and the narrator does a tremendous job with the voices. Can’t wait to recommend to all my friends and family.

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