When Crickets Cry
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4.2 • 111 Ratings
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- $22.99
Publisher Description
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Nearly 500,000 copies sold! | A Southern Living Book of the Month Selection
From New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin comes the moving story of a heart surgeon who's hiding his own heart, a little girl whose heart won't last much longer, and a shared journey toward healing for both of them--for fans looks for the emotional depth of Fredrik Backman and the Southern atmosphere of Delia Owens.
It begins on the shaded town square in a sleepy Southern town. A spirited seven-year-old has a brisk business at her lemonade stand. But the little girl's pretty yellow dress can't quite hide the ugly scar on her chest.
Her latest customer, a bearded stranger, drains his cup and heads to his car, his mind on a boat he's restoring at a nearby lake. The stranger understands more about the scar than he wants to admit. And the beat-up bread truck careening around the corner with its radio blaring is about to change the trajectory of both their lives.
Before it's over, they'll both know there are painful reasons why crickets cry . . . and that miracles lurk around unexpected corners.
With its beautiful, lyrical writing, engaging characters who stick with you, and a storyline that will touch your own heart, it's no wonder why so many readers adore When Crickets Cry.
"If you read any book this year, this is the one." --Coffee Time Romance
"Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning." --Southern Living
Customer Reviews
Heartfelt Tearjerker
This was my first book by Charles Martin and I really enjoyed it. The author definitely did his research about heart surgery. He crafted enduring characters and provided interesting details about their lives. The narrator really embodied the main character, which made the book enjoyable to listen to. My only issue was that the end left me confused. I had to listen to the last two chapters three times before I was able to piece together what happened. Overall, it’s a tearjerker and a book that I would definitely recommend.
Classic Charles
I enjoyed the book fine; it was very similar to other Charles Martin books I’ve read. I loved the main character but he was a little too perfect. I’d still recommend the book. I thought it would make me cry after having it recommended from others who said they balled their eyes out *shrug*