The Mystery of Grace

I think I was expecting something more "adventure" like urban fantasy but what I got was a love story with an interesting twist. I think some people might find the story too quite, thus boring. I however found it interesting and likable. I liked Grace, the girl who never gives up and finds her courage and John, the boy/man who finally found what he was looking for life in Grace. When I finished listening to the book, it left me with hope and a smile.

The book starts strong with believable characters and well read narrators. There is a good twist and the book stays faithful to the concept. Not an epic mystery by any means, but enjoyable and interesting- good for an ethics book club question.

Charles De Lint has done it again, i loved this book and was avidly listening the whole way through to the end.

Yes, I thought initially this would be a Young Adult story,(Not that thereshould really be a distinction when a story is this good) it is however, a fabulous ghost story for grown ups. It deals with unfinished business, a life (or lives) in limbo and an evil witch, but somehow it all is very believable, not fanciful.

Two moments, The first being when Grace re-enters the real world for the second time and meets up with her lover. The other is the very last words

There are lots, the very first scene when Grace and John are in the bedroom, Grace going back to her workplace and meeting up with the native American, and the last few seconds.

I had never read any of Charles de Lint's work before and have now visited his website several times. I will be reading (listening) to more of his work.

When i picked this book, i somehow didn't realize it would be so focused on "other worldly" things... Probably my fault, but that's just not to my tastes, so i was disappointed. I did listen to the entire book and found it ok, but i generally select crime fiction and thrillers that deal with real world issues. If you're the same, you should probably skip this one. Narration was good.

This was an interesting concept regarding death and existance on the other side. While the book was sad with the happenings of the main characters, their decisions of what is right or not for themselves and others can be altered with a little help from sources unknown. It was not the best book I have listened to, but it held my attention and the ending was enjoyable.