Ordinary Grace

From New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger, a brilliant new novel about a young man, a small town, and murder in the summer of 1961.

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336 pages

Average rating: 8.1

513 RATINGS

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Anonymous
Apr 19, 2025
10/10 stars
I’m on a roll with the 5 star books. I’m a sucker for coming of age books. This one was all that and more. A few minor cons - I really wish we got to hear more about the character of Warren Red Stone. There was just too much death in a small town in a small amount of time.
Co-rose
Apr 08, 2025
10/10 stars
Loved this book - would make a good movie as well!
CA Judy C
Mar 18, 2025
8/10 stars
Great story telling! Did not suspect the person of interest
Barbara ~
Dec 11, 2024
8/10 stars
This coming-of-age story follows two brothers, Frank and Jake Drum, as they deal with the aftermath of several deaths in their small town in rural Minnesota in 1961. The story explores themes of racism, bigotry, and the harsh realities of life.

The characters are all well-developed, and we see the characters questioning their spirituality and how it affects their lives. The story asks the question: are we all sinners, in one way or another?

This coming-of-age story follows two brothers, Frank and Jake Drum, as they deal with the aftermath of several deaths in their small town in rural Minnesota in 1961. The story explores themes of racism, bigotry, and the harsh realities of life.

The characters are all well-developed, and we see the characters questioning their spirituality and how it affects their lives. The story asks the question: are we all sinners, in one way or another?

This coming-of-age story follows two brothers, Frank and Jake Drum, as they deal with the aftermath of several deaths in their small town in rural Minnesota in 1961. The story explores themes of racism, bigotry, and the harsh realities of life.

The characters are all well-developed, and we see the characters questioning their spirituality and how it affects their lives. The story asks the question: are we all sinners, in one way or another?

A fascinating look at how words or lack of words can have harmful effects that can free or condemn someone.
Read Together
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent book with a tie-in to, To Kill Mocking Bird. Great book. You feel as if you are there with some of the most likable characters you'll ever meet. Set in a small town where a tragic death sends ripples throughout the entire community, it is a story of turmoil, tragedy, love, family, and secrets. There's a lot to discuss here.

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