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The Stars Are Fire

By: Anita Shreve
Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
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Summary

It's 1947. Fires are racing along the coast of Maine after a summer-long drought, ravaging thousands of acres, causing unprecedented confusion and fear. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her difficult and unpredictable husband, Gene, joins the volunteers fighting to bring the fire under control. Along with her best friend, Rosie, and Rosie's two young children, the women watch in horror as their houses go up in flames, then walk into the ocean as a last resort.

They spend the night frantically trying to save their children. When dawn comes, they have miraculously survived, but their lives are forever changed: homeless, penniless, and left to face an uncertain future. As Grace awaits news of her husband's fate, she is thrust into a new world in which she must make a life on her own, beginning with absolutely nothing; she must find work, a home, a way to provide for her children.

In the midst of devastating loss, Grace discovers glorious new freedoms - joys and triumphs she could never have expected her narrow life with Gene could contain - and her spirit soars. And then the unthinkable happens, and Grace's bravery is tested as never before.

©2017 Anita Shreve (P)2017 Little Brown Book Group

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Beautiful story

Thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Couldn't wait to listen to more, the narration was lovely and softly spoken. Perfrect for such a tender story.

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Beautiful novel

Another of Anita's novels which does not disappoint. It was an easy listen with good narration and believable characters.

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Sad yet uplifting

Really enjoyed it, very engaging story, lovely narration, very atmospheric. not a very long book either

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Great story with staccato!

Intriguing but very linear story - well written and well told. Loved the narrators voice and characters however it was very ‘bitty’ and monotone. Not sure if that is the design of the script with short sentences but it did bring a dullness at times. She has a great voice just needs some warmth and more variation.

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loved it

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and narration. I'm a fan of Maggie O'Farrell and I felt this book has a similar feel.

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Anita Shreeve writes beautifully

I really enjoyed this book. It was very easy to listen to and the writing evoked visceral images that let me feel all the emotions of the protagonist.

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Didn't blow me away

I didn't really get on with the understated, rather deadpan feel to this book. I quite enjoyed listening though I never really connected with any of the characters.
On the plus side though, I did enjoy it, but it is not a book I felt strongly about one way or the other.

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Anita Shreve brilliant as always

loved it. excellent story, excellently written, brought tears to my eyes at least twice. narrator maybe a bit dispassionate but still good.

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The Stars Are Fire

A wonderful story, l couldn't stop listening. It was so captivating, l had to know what happened next, so l had to keep listening. I will definitely listen or read more books by Anita Shreveport.

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