The Mercy of Thin Air

De: Ronlyn Domingue

Narrado por: Rebecca Gayheart

From debut author Ronlyn Domingue comes a stunning, imaginative novel that beautifully captures the nature of love and how it transcends all barriers -- even death.
In 1920s New Orleans, smart and fearless Raziela Nolan is in the throes of a magnificent love affair when she suddenly dies in a tragic accident. Immediately after her death, she chooses to stay between -- a realm that exists after life and before whatever lies beyond it. From this remarkable vantage point, Razi narrates the story of her lost love, as well as the relationship of Amy and Scott, a young couple whose house she haunts seventy years later. Their trials finally compel Razi to slowly unravel the mystery of what happened to her first and only love and to confront a long-hidden secret.
The Mercy of Thin Air entwines love stories that echo across three generations culminating in a startling finish that will leave listeners breathless.©2005 Ronlyn Domingue; (P)2005 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Ronlyn Domingue's debut novel is an ethereal and eternal love story with images so luminous they lift off the paper. The Mercy of Thin Air will haunt you long after the last page is turned."
-- Paula Wall, national bestselling author of The Rock Orchard

"With lucid supple prose, Ronlyn Domingue weaves a gossamer tale suspended between two worlds. Readers will find it difficult to let go of this moving debut by a remarkable talent well on her way to a distinguished career."
-- James Wilcox, author of Heavenly Days

"In The Mercy of Thin Air, Raziela Nolan - a ghost - spins vivid portraits of the world she left, and the world she isn't allowed to join, reminding us that there is the finest of lines between present and past, between life and death, between love and regret. This is that rarest of first novels - a truly original voice, and a truly original story."
--Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Vanishing Acts and My Sister's Keeper

"Like The Lovely Bones, Ronlyn Domingue's own first novel makes the reader feel as if he's died and gone to heaven. The Mercy of Thin Air should enjoy a similarly long and happy life."
--James Gordon Bennett, author of The Moon Stops Here

"Luminous, wise, tender, passionate, and compassionate, this book is special. Razi is a rare character, and her story opens like the petals of a flower. She makes me understand, all over again, the redemptive power of love. One to treasure."
--Posie Graeme-Evans, author of The Exiled

"Debut novelist Domingue weaves a tapestry of lost spirits and misplaced loves."
--Kirkus Reviews

"[An] amazing first novel.... Razi is so enchanting that readers will gladly follow her anywhere. Filled with vivid descriptions of scents, sounds, and marvelous human sensations that people take for granted and that spirits can only wistfully recall, this is a novel that gets under one's skin. Mere mortals can only hope that Domingue has more stories to tell."
--Library Journal (starred review)

Nice

Loved how calm the story flowed. The details brought you right right there! Beautiful!

Mercy of Thin Air

Well written, interesting. An unusual love story.

Incredible!

Amazing love story that will leave you breathless! Rebecca Gayheart does an amazing job and her voice goes beautifully with the story.

Audio Book Does Not Follow the Actual Book

The reason I am giving this audio book 3 stars is because the audio book version is an abbreviated version of the actual book. I like to read the story as I listen to the audio book. If you like to do this as well, do not get this audio book. I found it very frustrating as the narrator skipped parts I was reading and then it was quite difficult to find where she is in the story. After the first few chapters, I ended up just reading the book and skipping the audio book. I did like the book, though! It is a very different kind of ghost story and a very nice love story. And, I will say, that if you are just going to listen to the audio book, then you will not even notice story edits!

Southern Charm, Powerful Women, and Ghosts

Rebecca Gayheart's performance is sublime and her artistry is what kept me engaged with this piece. I chose this book because it is set (at least in part) in New Orleans. I had to re-start this story three times - I found it confusing at first. I am happy that I stuck with it. The writing is brilliant at times and all of the descriptions and Southern charm are expertly communicated. I think this could have been a much better story with a little more time, focus, and organization. I would recommend The Mercy of Thin Air to fans of Southern culture, feminism, history, and the notion of spirits trapped in time. I was unsatisfied with the conclusion, especially. I had questions which were not adequately answered. I would like to read more from this author - she obviously has a lot of talent.