When Crickets Cry
By Charles Martin
- Release Date: 2006-04-02
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
From the bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes the moving story of a man with a painful past, a little girl with a doubtful future, and a shared journey toward healing for both of their hearts.
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.
“Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning.” —Southern Living
A Southern Living Book of the Month selectionStand-alone contemporary Christian fiction (approx. 85,000 words)Also by Charles Martin: The Water Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and Chasing Fireflies
Reviews
Self forgiveness
5By dklhl4One of the best illustrations of healing from hurt and self forgiveness that I’ve read in a long time.Beautiful
5By magrock8Just wonderfulWhen Crickets Cry
5By GWYNEDD READERLoved this story. The writing is beautiful as is the story.Wow!
5By CPL925This one digs deep inside your soul! Amazing book, beautifully written and a page turner to boot! Highly Recommend.Perfect!
5By Blessed and know it!One of the best reads ever! If you don’t love this book, you’re not alive yet!This book made me cry
5By mschwartI loved this book. It made me cry in a good way.When Crickets Cry
5By Di HardLoved, loved, LOVED this heartwarming book from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good tearjerker. Can't wait to start another Charles Martin book. He is quickly becoming my new favorite author.Pulled at heartstrings
5By lissalou55I cried, I laughed, I loved every minute of the journey in this book!!!My favorite Charles Martin book so far
5By Tara1863I have read a few of Charles Martin's books so far. I have enjoyed everyone. However, this one- When Crickets Cry- is my absolute favorite! I fell in love with them from the first page. They came alive for me. I felt their joy and heartache. A must read!When Crickets Cry
2By melmelzuckA beach read. Narrator was full of himself and hilariously false in whatever humility he tried to project. Contrived and predictable. Would make a better movie.
