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Whiter Than Snow Audiobook

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Read By: Ali Ahn Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781440792564

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

15

Longest Chapter Length:

59:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

17 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

32:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

19

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Publisher Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Prayers for Sale comes a powerful novel about the intersection of redemption, forgiveness, and love....On a spring afternoon in 1920, Swandyke-a small town near Colorado's Tenmile Range-is changed forever. Just moments after four o'clock, a large split of snow separates from Jubilee Mountain high above the tiny hamlet and hurtles down the rocky slope, enveloping everything in its path. Meet the residents whose lives this tragedy touches: Lucy and Dolly Patch, two sisters long estranged by a shocking betrayal. Joe Cobb, Swandyke's only black resident, whose love for his daughter forces him to flee Alabama. Then there's Grace Foote, who hides secrets and scandal that belie her genteel facade. And Minder Evans, a Civil War veteran who considers cowardice his greatest sin. Finally, there's Essie Snowball, born Esther Schnable to conservative Jewish parents, who now works as a prostitute and hides her child's parentage from the world. Fate, chance, and perhaps divine providence all collide in the everyday lives of these people. And ultimately, no one is without sin, no one's soul is whiter than snow, and no one is without the need for forgiveness. A quintessential American voice and a writer of exquisite historical detail, Sandra Dallas illuminates the resilience of the human spirit in her newest novel.

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"I love Sandra Dallas's books. They're so easily readable, but they aren't sappy romances or your typical chicklit, so there's no guilt! In this one, set yet again in Colorado, you learn from the beginning that an avalanche has swept up nine children and only four survive. Then she switched over to long stories about the parents of each of these kids, which kind of annoyed me, but when they started pulling kids out of the snow and I found myself pulling for some of the parents, you kind of realize what she was doing. Is one parent more or less deserving of a miracle based on the life they've led?? It was an interesting thing to think about."

— Tiffany (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “In the capable hands of Sandra Dallas, readers are treated to a race-against-the-clock adventure tale as well as an intricate history of the early twentieth century in the still slightly untamed west.”

    — Bookreporter.com
  • “Dallas’…latest truly leaves a mark on readers’ souls. Using her hallmark clean, clear prose, Dallas portrays the gamut of emotions her characters experience and delivers a quietly eloquent and powerful story about how a town reacts to a devastating tragedy. This is a book that resonates with those who want to be touched.”

    — RT Book Reviews
  • “[Dallas’] sense of time and place is pitch perfect and her affection for her characters infectious.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • Selected for the April 2010 Indie Next List

Whiter Than Snow Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.7741935483871 out of 53.7741935483871 out of 53.7741935483871 out of 53.7741935483871 out of 53.7741935483871 out of 5 (3.77)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Couldn't put this one down. I was so intrigued with the characters & how it would all come together in the end. I loved the overall theme of kindness and how tragedy can bring the most different of people together. (sad that it takes tragedy but such is life!). This is the second of her novels I've read and look forward to more. "

    — Stefanie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the way it was several different storie that then come together. Easy light reading. Good for a plane or a beach. "

    — Jenna, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book; I've liked all her books but it was sad. It's hard to read a book knowing that children are going to die. Good but not a "feel good" read. "

    — Beth, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really admire Sandra Dallas' storytelling capabilities. I just wish she didn't have feel a need to include a (reluctant) mining town prostitute in about half of her books. "

    — Terrah, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great, easy read. I cruised through it in a few days and really enjoyed it. In a small Colorado town in 1920 an avalanche occurs trapping 9 small children on their way home from school. It then goes on to tell the back stories of each of the 6 parents whose children are trapped so you understand why they live there and where they are coming from. Then it shows how they all come together during the crisis. This was our book club book but I will now go and check out more of her books! "

    — Tiffunny, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book about an avalanche which affected a small Colorado mining town. The character development was very good and the story line was interesting and flowed well. I enjoy most of Sandra Dallas' books. "

    — Lolly, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorites from Sandra Dallas. I fell in love with the characters. "

    — Dory, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Sandra Dallas, but this book was just too sad. I won't be passing it on. "

    — Janet, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book! A marvelous job just like with Prayers for Sale. "

    — Candi, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed listening to this book. Sandra Dallas always does a great job of interweaving her characters' stories to make an interesting conclusion. The ending of this book was full of hope. "

    — Susan, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A tragedy is about to occur in a small mining town in mounttains of CO. Ms. Dallas artfully weaves together the lives of the people who are there on that fateful day. Well done! "

    — Nancy, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. I like how the author brings all of the characters together in the ending. Would give it 4 1/2 stars. "

    — Bridget, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you like a book that has good character development, this would be a good choice. "

    — Kathy, 9/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read this book right after I came from a trip to Colorado and felt like I was still there. Historical fiction about an avalanche in 1920. "

    — Camille, 7/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good story about life in a mountain gold mining town in 1920. "

    — Theresa, 7/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " At first I didn't think I was going to be able to get into this book but after the first chapter I couldn't put it down. What a great story with interesting characters. It was sad, but still a good read. "

    — Kim, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More vignette than story. The novel largely discusses the histories of the adults whose children are caught in an avalanche versus the incident of the avalache itself. The major themes of the novel: loss, forgiveness, redemption, and coping. "

    — Pamela, 9/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story of a local author. Loved reading about landmarks in CO. Most f the book describes the background of the parents of the children that got caught in the avalanche. Everything is wrapped up in a mostly happy ending at then end. Loved the flow of the book. I will read more by this author. "

    — Liz, 3/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An intriguing read as always. Sandra Dallas never disappoints. Beautifully written. Sad but not maudlin. Memorable characters. "

    — Janet, 12/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This random pick form the library shelf proved to be very enjoyable to listen to. Compelling story of life and loss in a Colorado mining town set in the 1920s. "

    — Marita, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An intriguing read as always. Sandra Dallas never disappoints. Beautifully written. Sad but not maudlin. Memorable characters. "

    — Janet, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Story of a mining town in Colorado that has an avalanche. 9 children caught in the avalanche and the stories leading up to the event.Not my favorite Sandra Dallas book, bur it was ok. "

    — Kim, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " didn't enjoy this as much as i did tallgrass. found this one just so/so "

    — Jeanne, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I became so emotionally involved with the charaters that when I reached the half-way point I could not put the book down until I'd finished it. Thanks to my niece who rated it highly. "

    — Lorna, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good story about life in a mountain gold mining town in 1920. "

    — Theresa, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed listening to this book. Sandra Dallas always does a great job of interweaving her characters' stories to make an interesting conclusion. The ending of this book was full of hope. "

    — Susan, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Ok. Not her best book but still a good read. "

    — Charlene, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book; I've liked all her books but it was sad. It's hard to read a book knowing that children are going to die. Good but not a "feel good" read. "

    — Beth, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was very moving, mainly because of the way people's lives changed through the shared tragedy that brought out the best in them. "

    — Sandie, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just found Sandra Dallas' books. This is a must read. Excellent "

    — Margaret, 3/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a great story. Its very tragic and I cried, but overall it's good. I loved the in-depth views into the characters' pasts. I guess it's true that we all have secrets that we keep hidden from the world around us. "

    — Wendy, 3/27/2011

About Sandra Dallas

Sandra Dallas, dubbed “a quintessential American voice” in Vogue magazine, is the author of over a dozen novels, including Prayers for Sale, a New York Times bestseller, and Tallgrass, many translated into a dozen languages and optioned for films. She is a six-time winner of the Willa Award and four-time winner of the Spur Award. She was a Business Week reporter for twenty-five years, covering the Rocky Mountain region, and began writing fiction in 1990.

About Ali Ahn

Ali Ahn is a film, television, and voice actor. Her acting credits include appearances on Law & Order, Ugly Betty, White Collar, and Zero Hour. She has also narrated numerous audio books, such as Honolulu by Alan Brennert, This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen, Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas, and Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart.