Both boys are kept in check somewhat by the expectations of being the minister’s sons….a situation I can relate to being a PK (preacher’s kid) myself! I appreciate the unwavering faith of the father and the example he sets as a spiritual man. I loved the loyalty the two brothers shared and one touching scene occurs when Frank enters his brother’s bedroom and assures him he will always be his friend. Frank is the wild and independent one! In spite of this, he shows his father respect. Frank’s immediate family consists of a father who is a Methodist minister, an artistic mother, an older musical sister who is known for her piano skills and a beautiful voice, and a younger, socially awkward brother. Mystery, suspense, relationships, and ethical dilemmas drive the action.Ĭharacters: Told from one point of view, the story includes a cast of interesting characters. Krueger’s effortless storytelling ability is impressive (which, in actuality, means it took a lot of hard work!). In Ordinary Grace, the story is straightforward and easy to follow. Writing: William Kent Krueger is a masterful storyteller and an exquisite writer! It seems to me that the award-winning Ordinary Grace is an excellent example of Literary Fiction (a mostly character-driven novel where the primary focus is on understanding the world, your place in it, and the meaning of life). Told from Frank’s perspective forty years later, Ordinary Grace is a poignant coming-of-age story with elements of mystery and suspense. The summer of 1961 should have been another ordinary summer for thirteen-year-old Frank Drum, but it was a summer of hardships, tragedy, grief, adult problems, and questions of faith. *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Genre/Categories/Setting: Adult Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Faith, Minnesota

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