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A Northern Light
- Narrated by: Hope Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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Publisher's Summary
The fresh pain of her mother's death. The burden of raising her sisters while her father struggles over his brokeback farm. The mad welter of feelings Mattie has for handsome but dull Royal Loomis, who says he wants to marry her. And the secret dreams that keep her going: visions of finishing high school, going to college in New York City, becoming a writer.
Yet when the drowned body of a young woman turns up at the hotel where Mattie works, all her words are useless. But in the dead woman's letters, Mattie again finds her voice, and a determination to live her own life.
Set in 1906 against the backdrop of the murder that inspired Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy, this coming-of-age novel effortlessly weaves romance, history and a murder mystery into something moving, and real, and wholly original.
What the critics say
"Donnelly's characters ring true to life, and the meticulously described setting forms a vivid backdrop to this finely crafted story. An outstanding choice for historical-fiction fans." (School Library Journal)
"In an intelligent, colloquial voice that speaks with a writer's love of language and an observant eye, Mattie details the physical particulars of people's lives as well as deeper issues of race, class, and gender...Many teens will connect with Mattie's deep yearning for independence and for stories, like her own, that are frank, messy, complicated, and inspiring." (Booklist)
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- Mark Grannis
- 2005-10-27
Well written fiction for adults and adolescents
I liked this book before I bought it because I'm familiar with the time and place in which it is set. But to my very pleasant surprise, I found that the real interest that this book holds is the way the author captures the process of discernment -- how we direct our own lives. How do we know what to do with our lives? Which promises do we have to keep and which ones can we break when circumstances change? The portrayal here of the process of moral deliberation really resonated with me, and I'm 42 -- well past the point of wondering what to do with my life. But I think adolescents will really get a lot out of this book. I expect my 9-year-old daughter will enjoy it in five or six years. (My son, not so much -- but maybe I'll change my mind about that as time goes by.)
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- Suzanne Dye
- 2005-11-29
enjoyable
This book was a little hard to get into at first, but I found it enjoyable after the first hour or so. I also felt like a lot of the story was a rip off of Little Women and Anne of Green Gables. Even so, it was still a good read.
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- idiganthro
- 2005-01-31
Good listen
I loved this book. It has enough mystery and intrigue to keep the adult listenter interested, but is also suitable for the younger listener as well. Highly enjoyable.
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- Avid reader and shopper
- 2016-08-02
I wish I could meet Ms. Donnellly
I never review a book before finishing, but I'm up at 1 am, unable to turn my speaker off.
Once I started reading her books I knew this was another Elizabeth George or Kate Morton.
I really like the way she is telling this story in little blocks of different times in the character's life. Not historical, like months ahead or back. So, I'm up trying to find out how blah blah happened when blah blah happened so emphatically!
Every now & then a true talent comes along. I am so happy I discovered this author.
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- Randerson
- 2009-03-12
Prequel to Jane Austen's "Persuasion"
An intelligent, thoughtful, warm, caring treatise on life, promises and possiblities.
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- Debra
- 2019-08-09
Enjoyed A Northern Light Immensely
I raced through this book. Donnelly has a lovely writing style and I'll be looking into her other books. The narration is excellent.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2019-06-20
A Northern Light
I will start with the positive. I really liked the Historical aspect. And that alot of the story is based on true events. I did not give a Great rating. mostly due to the Narrator, almost had to stop several times. Will Not listen to this Narrator again!!
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- RueRue
- 2016-10-22
Excellent !
A wonderful coming-of-age story incorporating a true-life crime as a backdrop. Hope Davis reads this beautifully.
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- Fantasy Manic
- 2015-06-10
Gilded Age Honesty
This was a great story, historical fiction set in a wonderful and realistic Adirondack setting. Truly enjoyable.
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- Lesslie
- 2011-01-21
Wonderful!
This is an incredibly engaging story about a very real family. The descriptions of the time and places are wonderful. The characters are brought to life brilliantly by Hope Davis. You want to cheer for Mattie. She is brilliant. Part of it is based on a true story which adds another dimension. I was sorry when it ended.
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