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The Last Sin Eater Audiobook
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Garnering three RITAs and a Christy Award, Francine Rivers is acclaimed for classics like Atonement Child. Set in the 1850s Smoky Mountains, this Gold Medallion-winner tells the gripping tale of a girl who's desperate to remove the guilt of her sister's death and anxious to absolve her departed grandmother of sins. While seeking the elusive Sin Eater, she uncovers a hideous secret and finds the truth. "A powerful message . and an evocative portrayal of life in the 1850s." -Library Journal
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"My cousin gave me this book to read about 10 years ago and I remembered enjoying it at the time. I am now reading through audiobooks and the title caught my eye. I enjoyed it just as much. I did a little research this time into the history of "sin eaters" and was quite surprised to find how revered and yet reviled they were. And all this was done in the name of Christianity. The characters are so well developed and believable. I found it to be a very enjoyable, entertaining and educational book. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical novels"
— Lark Rials (5 out of 5 stars)
The Last Sin Eater Listener Reviews
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" A classic. I don't know about the rest of Rivers's work--they look a little like formulaic romance novels--but this one is in style very like a mandatory high school reading classic. "
— Blandine, 2/19/2014 -
" I want to give this 4.5 stars. I was a little slow getting into it, but once I did, it was pretty amazing. A little strange, but the message was great. "
— Debra, 2/6/2014 -
" I got this book from my mom for Christmas. I don't remember the year. I do remember that I couldn't put it down until I read the whole thing. I still count it as the best book I ever read! "
— Beverly, 1/31/2014 -
" What a gift our salvation is! Fantastic story! "
— Jillain, 1/29/2014 -
" This is one of my absolute favorite books that I have read. Made me feel, cry and look at myself. "
— Natasha, 1/15/2014 -
" Having grown up in the Appalachia that Rivers set this novel in, I can say that she nailed the way people talk and do things. I haven't watched the movie yet, but the book was quite mesmerizing for me. "
— Heather, 1/12/2014 -
" Life is full of second chances... "
— Ns, 1/4/2014 -
" I just finished it... it was recommended by Sam. It was a very encouraging book! And kept me on the edge of my seat.:) "
— melody, 1/3/2014 -
" This one took on a different feel than her other ones but her research and informative nature was still there. Through this easy read story my eyes were opened to another cultures traditions on dealing with a human need, how to get right inspite of our sin. I enjoyed this book "
— Michaele, 12/28/2013 -
" I read this when I was part of a book club and I was the only member who liked it and I couldn't even tell them why- I just liked it. "
— Soupyr, 12/27/2013 -
" Slow start and somewhat predictable but really liked this book "
— Kt, 12/12/2013 -
" Amazing!!! I bawled for about the first quarter of this book. Loved it! Gets pretty religious towards the end, but don't let that deter you! "
— Christie, 11/26/2013 -
" The first half way slooooowww! I nearly lost interest... still a good book though with a strong message about faith and family. It's a quick read with good character development. "
— Haley, 11/24/2013 -
" This book was good, but it wasn't one of my "binge" books - I could set it down without feeling like I was going to loose my mind. It had a good message on redemption and forgiveness. I think the book "Redeeming Love" by the same author is better. "
— Chloe, 11/11/2013 -
" This is one of my favorites. I can't say how much this book just stays with me. The imagery, the message - not easy to forget. It really takes you to another place in it's beauty and is compounded with such a precious message. In fact, I think I might need to read this one again soon! "
— Anna, 11/8/2013 -
" Great themes: redemption, forgiveness, guilt, parent-child relationships, courage. One of my favorite of Rivers' books. "
— Lisa, 10/20/2013 -
" Good fun reading. Recommend for yound adults also "
— Joy, 10/15/2013 -
" This was one beautiful book that i read,I term it "Historical inspiration".Here i saw the faith of a little girl and i know i am definately up to the task in the House of God. "
— Fatimah, 9/6/2013 -
" Love this story. Very uplifting. "
— Desiree, 6/20/2013 -
" This was my favorite of Francine Rivers' books. I really enjoyed the story, especially because it was told by a child and in such a fascinating cultural situation. "
— Michele, 3/7/2013 -
" This was a very good! Different from the other Francine Rivers I have read before. Kept my interest. "
— Jodi, 12/11/2012 -
" Language was hard to understand. But when you flowed with it, it became easier. I never understood where the name that lilybet call Cadi came from. "
— Lynda, 12/6/2012 -
" one of the greatest books ii have ever read> "
— Sylvia, 11/3/2012 -
" This book was okay, a little cheesy in parts. Story was pretty interesting, although sometimes predictable. It did leave me with a good feeling too. Not a fake, wishful-thinking feeling, but a solid, hopeful feeling. Nice to read a book like that! "
— Jessica, 10/5/2012 -
" I loved this book - the first of Francine Rivers' novels that I have truly enjoyed and would recommend. The characters are well-drawn and authentic, the mysteries compelling and the Appalachian setting in the 1850's is magical. "
— Laura, 9/3/2012 -
" A good read but liked others by author better. "
— Carol, 8/21/2012 -
" het nog nooit so lank aan n boek gelees nie....... "
— Ronel, 8/19/2012 -
" I LOVED this book, what a perfect blend of historical fiction, religion, and family ties. This book is just as wonderful as all her others! I really enjoyed the dialect, hard to read at first, but after awhile it totally makes the understanding of the time, early 1800's, fascinating! "
— Camille, 8/13/2012 -
" It is a very unusual book, but it will definitely make you think! "
— Lana, 5/16/2012 -
" probably my least favorite of all of the francine rivers books i have read. just didn't care for thisone AS MUCH "
— Adrienne, 4/10/2012 -
" This was a great movie. For once Hollywood did a great job taking a book and making a great movie... "
— Beth, 3/3/2012 -
" This is one of those books that I lend out whenever I get the chance. The picture of Gods grace is so accessible. Love the story, love the imagery. The voice is very authentic. The movie didn't do it justice. "
— Ingrid, 2/7/2012 -
" I loved this book. It is a little hard to get into due to the language used in the book. They are from Ireland, I believe. There is now a movie about the book too. This is a good read! "
— Yoli, 9/14/2011 -
" This book is sooo good! I can't put it down. "
— Holly, 5/20/2011 -
" I would have liked this book better if she didn't try to write in a way that showed the accents of the people speaking all the time. It was interesting to see that people used to live with the idea of a "sin eater," and I liked the redemption that was brought to that community. "
— Meghanmcfarlin, 5/14/2011 -
" This one started out kind of slow, and I didn't really understand it at first, but then it all came together and I loved it. What an awesome story about a whole "village" finding the Lord with the help of a man of God and two young kids. "
— Paula, 4/3/2011 -
" Great story, kind of spooky, and very suspenseful. "
— Chelsea, 3/30/2011 -
" This is a great book! i have read and re-read this book more than once! One of my Favourite books. "
— Samantha, 3/17/2011 -
" Rivers writes in a way that makes the power of God's forgiveness and redemption so accessible! "
— David, 3/14/2011 -
" I want to give this 4.5 stars. I was a little slow getting into it, but once I did, it was pretty amazing. A little strange, but the message was great. "
— Debra, 3/10/2011 -
" This is the only Francine River's book I've ever enjoyed. Interesting take on what happens when the intent of the Bible is misunderstood and not questioned for generations. "
— Sharon, 2/27/2011 -
" I enjoyed the storyline, but the last part of the book got very preachy/testifying. I don't have a problem with the content, I am a believer, but it was almost to the detriment of the story. "
— Sue, 2/6/2011
About Francine Rivers
Francine Rivers published a number of novels in the general romance market until 1993, when she released her first book in the Christian book market. The Mark of the Lion series has sold half a million copies, and her total book sales are over one million. Since then all of her books have all been bestsellers. She has won numerous awards and was named to the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1997.
About Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.