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Prayers the Devil Answers
Prayers the Devil Answers: A Novel | Sharyn McCrumb
13 posts | 5 read | 1 reading | 22 to read
Sharyn McCrumb, New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Ballad series set in Appalachia, explores the ties between a reluctant female sheriff and a condemned man in this stunning and powerfully written Depression-era novel. (…more)
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Susanita
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Compelling story told with just the right amount of detail. Quietly kick-ass main character. Narrator reminded me of Holly Hunter, which was fittin‘ to the story. A little repetitive on certain points, which was mildly annoying. Occasionally jarring changes of POV, possibly as a result of the audiobook format. Solid 3.5 stars.

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Susanita
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Now that I‘ve caught up with podcasts after being sick and not commuting for a week, I can dive into another #audiobook and read ahead for #bookclub at the library. It‘s mostly exposition so far, but I can see where the situation could get sinister. #mysteriousmonday #SpookyOctober

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Bookworm84
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I would give this book a solid 3.5 stars. McCrumb knows the region and its history, and it shows. The story of a female sheriff having to preside over an execution is based on the history of America's last public hanging. I enjoyed this journey to another time, but I miss the ballad novels. Bring back Nora Bonesteel!!!

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Owlizabeth
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I'm really glad I grabbed this one at the library. I love books set in #Appalachia and my husband is going to have to endure me letting a few "wouldn't be fitten" and "beholdens" over the next few days. The writing was slightly repetitive, which is a personal peeve. But overall a well-paced, interesting story with a strong female MC whose journey only makes her stronger. Solid 3.75 ?? And now I wanna watch Coal Miner's Daughter. #notanartist

Laura317 I'm so glad someone else found Sharyn McCrumb! She's one of my favorites. I've read everything she's written. 9y
Owlizabeth @Laura317 I'm going to look her up next time I'm at the library! Yay new authors with decent back catalogues to devour!! 9y
PatriciaU Love Sharyn McCrumb. The Nora Bonesteel books are my favorites. 9y
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Owlizabeth
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Echo That's not wrong 9y
MeganAnn 😂👍🏻 9y
Lizpixie 😁🙌🙌 9y
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Owlizabeth
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#24in48 is almost over and I ended up reading about 10 hours. I was hoping for more, but the kids were being kids. Finished one book and made a decent dent in another. I'm definitely gonna do this again!! I had so much fun following everyone's journey!

Varshitha 10 hrs is a great thing with kids,, 👏🏻👏🏻 9y
LitHousewife Kids and readathons make for interesting bedmates. 😆 You did fantastic! 9y
Reviewsbylola Kids definitely cramp my readathon style too! 9y
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Owlizabeth
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🙌🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼😍 Loving the MC in this book! #badasswomen

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Owlizabeth
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*nodding*

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Owlizabeth
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Well, I have 16 1/2 hours left on my countdown timer, so I'm definitely not hitting #24in48, but I am super into this book so far! Yay random library grabs!! 🙌🏼

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bookshopsc
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Set in Depression-era Appalachia, this atmospheric mystery builds off folklore to examine destiny, desperation, & morality. After convincing the county to let her take over her husband‘s role as sheriff, Ellie Robbins becomes responsible for carrying out an execution, making everyone unhappy. —Nici

youngreadrshelf Is Nora Bonesteel in this one? 9y
BookNotes Love her books 9y
Imagineannie Is this a new one?! And I'd also like to know if it includes Nora. 9y
bookshopsc @youngreadrshelf @Imagineannie Sorry, Nora isn't part of this story. -Nici 9y
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