Praised by Publisher's Weekly as one of the best debut books of the year, Robert Clark's evocative novel is a moving tale of a middle-aged man's hard-fought struggle with his conscience and his closest family relationships. In the Deep Midwinter portrays a midwestern man caught in the shifting values and lifestyles of the post World War II era. Richard MacEwan has the best of all lives-a successful law practice, a beautiful wife, an intelligent daughter, and a lively grandson on whom he dotes. But when his brother James dies suddenly in a hunting accident, Richard begins to uncover truths that shake the foundation of his life and those closest to him. With elegant lyricism, Robert Clark hauntingly portrays the effects on one family when love clashes with values. George Guidall's masterful narration brings each member of the MacEwan family to life. In the Deep Midwinter will be remembered and savored long after the last word is spoken.
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"Evocative prose on both the frailty and strength of people we love. Nothing really "happens" in this story but that's the beauty. In life, too, big events are often seen through a series of tender, often painful, observations." — Drew (4 out of 5 stars)
"Evocative prose on both the frailty and strength of people we love. Nothing really "happens" in this story but that's the beauty. In life, too, big events are often seen through a series of tender, often painful, observations."
" Stephanie Gronholz -- I tried to read it and couldn't get past halfway! What is the secret? Although one of my favorite quotes did come out of it... "
" The sex scenes are excruciating. I hate to think of the author writing them. "
" Clark has powerful command of the language, and the story was interesting and raised thought-provoking questions. "
" Clark evokes the late 1940s perfectly with telling details of cigarettes, items of clothing, and radio shows in a novel that explores the inner lives of an upper middle class family in Saint Paul, Minnesota. "
" Re-reading for book club...because I LOVE this book! "
" Excellent novel about a family in post World War II years. "
" Must be my week for family sagas. No sooner had I finished These Granite Islands than I began In the Deep Midwinter. Very powerful story of family dynamics, family secrets. Recommended. "
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George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.
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