The Levee by William Kent Krueger
The Levee was narrated by J D Jackson and written by author William Kent Krueger. I was drawn to this historical fiction, which takes place in 1927. When the most devastating flood in American history occurred. The Mississippi River swelled to a width of eighty miles and countless lives were lost. The Levee shares the story of four men who boarded a tiny boat to rescue a family trapped on an island. This heartfelt tale of man vs nature pulled me in.
The Levee
by William Kent Krueger
Narrator: William Kent Krueger, JD Jackson
Length: 3 hours, 36 minutes
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Audible *affiliate
Rating:
Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.5x
A few years ago, we were affected by flooding and watched as others lost homes, farms and businesses. We suffered no loss, but with road closures and flooding, my husband worked from home for almost three months that summer. This story immediately made me think of that, and I was curious to learn more about the great flood.
The story that unfolds was unusual, brilliantly written and thought provoking. First, we have four men, all convicts, who agree to cross the river to Ballymore, an ancestral home protected by a high, circular levee. Upon arriving, they find that despite the dangers, some members of the household won’t leave. We see this all the time with natural disasters where people refuse to abandon their homestead.
A plan is devised to save the weakened levee. The tale held me spellbound as I waited to see if their plan would work and who would survive. This story is more than man verse nature and I devoured it in a single sitting. It’s a story that will stay with me.
Delivered an insightful look into the lives of those faced with disaster and those brave enough to save the lives of strangers. I will definitely explore more of William Kent’s works.
Jackson was the perfect choice to narrate this title. From the characters to his pacing and tones, he brought this story and its characters to life. I encourage you to listen to the author’s notes at the end. It was well worth it and added insight.
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A few years ago, we were affected by flooding and watched as others lost homes, farms and businesses. We suffered no loss, but with road closures and flooding, my husband worked from home for almost three months that summer. This story immediately made me think of that, and I was curious to learn more about the great flood.
The story that unfolds was unusual, brilliantly written and thought provoking. First, we have four men, all convicts, who agree to cross the river to Ballymore, an ancestral home protected by a high, circular levee. Upon arriving, they find that despite the dangers, some members of the household won’t leave. We see this all the time with natural disasters where people refuse to abandon their homestead.
A plan is devised to save the weakened levee. The tale held me spellbound as I waited to see if their plan would work and who would survive. This story is more than man verse nature and I devoured it in a single sitting. It’s a story that will stay with me.
Delivered an insightful look into the lives of those faced with disaster and those brave enough to save the lives of strangers. I will definitely explore more of William Kent’s works.
Jackson was the perfect choice to narrate this title. From the characters to his pacing and tones, he brought this story and its characters to life. I encourage you to listen to the author’s notes at the end. It was well worth it and added insight.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2023 Audiobook Challenge
- COYER 2023 Upside Down
- COYER Upside Down Chapter 1: It's a Cold Summer
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