The Marsh King's Daughter

De: Karen Dionne

Narrado por: Emily Rankin

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“Brilliant....About as good as a thriller can be.”—The New York Times Book Review

The Marsh King’s Daughter is the mesmerizing tale of a woman who must risk everything to hunt down the dangerous man who shaped her past and threatens to steal her future: her own father.

Helena Pelletier has a loving husband, two beautiful daughters, and a business that fills her days. But she also has a secret: she is the product of an abduction. Her mother was kidnapped as a teenager by her father and kept in a remote cabin in the marshlands of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Helena, born two years after the abduction, loved her home in nature, and despite her father’s sometimes brutal behavior, she loved him, too...until she learned precisely how savage he could be.

More than twenty years later, she has buried her past so soundly that even her husband doesn’t know the truth. But now her father has killed two guards, escaped from prison, and disappeared into the marsh. The police begin a manhunt, but Helena knows they don’t stand a chance. Knows that only one person has the skills to find the survivalist the world calls the Marsh King—because only one person was ever trained by him: his daughter.


“[A] nail-biter perfect for Room fans.”—Cosmopolitan

“Sensationally good psychological suspense.”—Lee Child

A Michigan Notable Book!

Incredible journey

An absolute knuckle biting story. I was both happy and sad for the story to end.

Just ok

The book is an ok book to listen to. It didn't get interesting until close to end which was disappointing. So much was left out, other parts dragged on and it became boring at times. The narrator was really good and was the best part of the book.

Intriguing

This is not something I would pick for myself to read. I belong to a book club and this was chosen. It is very intense, descriptive, and I highly recommend reading (or listening) to it. I might just listen again before our book club meeting. The only thing I can think of that I didn’t care for was how many times I heard “my father”. If only I had $1.00 for every time I heard those 2 words. 😉

Fascinating character

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found the characters intriguing. I thought the switching back and forth from present to past made the story even richer, because it helped me to gain a little insight into a life that was utterly foreign to my own experience.

Was hesitant at first, totally worth it

This book was so well done. This narrator is always great, and the story was captivating the entire time. So glad I took this risk.

Twisted, unfair, brutal, love, fear, strength

A powerful, power-packed descriptive of fear disguised as love, torture, respect, and survival. I was immersed in the storytelling of the narrator and could see it unfold as I listened, not wanting the tale to end.

Newberry

I'm in my garage painting. Black flies buzzing and biting while I try to finish the sign that I am making. I live in Newberry and think back to the way Karen Dionne described the bug hatch in spring. Everything is dead on. I finished this book while those flying monsters were invading my space. It made it seem like I was there. I love this book. I got it because I had just finished the Jack Reacher series and it was recommended by Lee Child. I didn't even know that the tiny town that I live in was in the book. Even if it wasn't, I would still love this book. She has a beautiful way with words.

I should have loved it...

The Marsh King's Daughter has all of the elements for a favorite for me......unique story, interesting characters, unusual setting, and suspense. But it just didn't grab me. I liked it, but really didn't love it. I just didn't feel connected to any of the characters and wasn't terribly interested in the outcome of the story.

Entertaining and Descriptive

I bought this because I saw the trailer for the movie and thought it would be interesting to listen to while baking or driving to work. I really enjoyed the back and forth of past and present. I wish I knew more about Mom, but our narrator does all she can to provide us with view and memory of events. This book kept my attention from beginning to end... and I still wanted more.

Fascinating Read!

I read this book after seeing it reviewed in Costco magazine. I’d never heard of Karen Dionne, or this book before. I was floored! It is so good! I was riveted. Now I’m off to see what else this fabulous writer has written! Highly recommend!