--- product_id: 119382503 title: "Miracle Creek: A Novel" brand: "sarah crichton books" price: "€ 29.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119382503-miracle-creek-a-novel store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Miracle Creek: A Novel **Brand:** sarah crichton books **Price:** € 29.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Miracle Creek: A Novel by sarah crichton books - **How much does it cost?** € 29.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119382503-miracle-creek-a-novel) ## Best For - sarah crichton books enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sarah crichton books brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Miracle Creek: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vIvZ3nnYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sorrow and regret, with a sprinkling of hope *by J***G on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019* If the reading public has any sense, Miracle Creek will top the bestseller lists this spring and summer and beyond, and I trust it will be optioned for a movie too. It's a psychological thriller that grabbed me in a Gone Girl kind of way, but without the GG plot holes. It's that most unusual find: an intelligently-crafted book that balances plot and characters, with language that's exquisite without being flowery or inappropriate.In the prologue, a therapeutic hyperbaric oxygen chamber operated by Korean immigrants Pak and Young explodes, killing Kitt, the mother of an autistic child, and Henry, the autistic son of Elizabeth, who has been charged with murdering both. Chapters are written, mostly in third person, from the perspectives of seven characters, unfolding over four days of Elizabeth's trial. Angie Kim's experience as a trial lawyer informs the courtroom scenes, letting the reader marvel at how malleable the truth can be depending on what facts are put forth and how they are interpreted.But there's more to this book than dazzling courtroom pyrotechnics. Miracle Creek also takes a deep dive into the special needs parent community and nails the angsty dynamics that play out among parents who are outwardly supportive of one another while also competing and judging. Having seen for myself the interpersonal dramas described in the book, I marveled at Kim's pitch-perfect descriptions.And Kim, herself Korean-born, slips in reminders of the multi-layered challenges facing immigrants: the conflict between old and new cultural behaviors, especially as they relate to family, the stereotypes, and the inability to distinguish Koreans from other Asians. A couple of pages in the middle of the book are thick with references to "Oriental fetishes," woks given as gifts by people unaware that the pans are associated with Chinese, not Korean cooking, and comments like "half of Berkeley's Asian now" (this casually racist observation has become commonplace, even and especially among people who should know better).All seven narrators have something to hide, and even the most innocuous secrets -- like someone who claims to have quit smoking, but still fondles cigarettes -- can take on ominous overtones in the context of a double murder. Once I started reading this book, leapfrogging over two other books I'd already started, I had a hard time stopping, and so I polished it off in less than a day. The denouement, which I didn't see coming (I thought Kim was going to aim for an Agatha Christie finish) finessed the material in a manner that was both satisfying and absolutely logical.Easily the most captivating piece of fiction I've read in a long, long time. ### ⭐⭐ Disappointing Read. Two star rating at best. *by R***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019* I had really high hopes for this book. After reading the reviews, I was sure it would be a fantastic read...not so. I have had to force myself to finish this book. It drags on and on and on. And astonishingly, there is not one relatable/likable character. The fact that all of this story takes place a year after, and everything is “revealed in court”, while having a whole year for, I believe the legal term in court would be “discovery”, paired with the fact that all of these characters totally believe each other, is not realistic at all. I give it two stars, and that’s a stretch. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miracle Creek is a MUST read *by N***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019* What a pleasure to discover such an extraordinary first work. Angie Kim was able to pen the best courtroom drama I have ever read, as well as a superb mystery and domestic drama in her masterful debut novel. Miracle Creek starts with an arson/murder trial which keeps the reader mesmerized and quickly turning the pages. The ensuing tragedy encompasses a cast of characters, whose secrets and lies begin to slowly unravel as everyone has something to hide.Pak and Young Yoo have immigrated from Seoul Korea, in the hope of giving their only child, Mary, a better life. Their dreams are tethered to a hyperbaric oxygen submarine set up in their backyard in rural Virginia. The 100% oxygen is purported to aid in a multitude of diagnosis including autism and infertility. The Yoo’s had a packed schedule of clients, which included mothers with their special needs children, as well as a medical doctor, until the Miracle Submarine exploded. One of the mothers is arrested and charged with two counts of murder….victims are her 8 year old son Henry and her friend Kit from her support group. What appears to be an open and shut case makes the reader realize the ramifications of trusting in initial judgment...or can a good defense attorney simply distort the truth by placing suspicion on others? The chapters alternate between seven characters, predominately over four days of trial testimony…. one year after the explosion.I have had the privilege of working with children with autism and their parents for 30 years. There is no cure for autism, however, early intervention is key for progress. In my experience, suggest a viable intervention to a mother with a child on the autistic spectrum and within weeks many have done the research and are well versed. Angie Kim gives us a heart rendering glimpse into the challenges of life with an atypical child. Feelings of exclusion, toll on relationships, as two of the central characters are now single mothers, the competitive edge to discover the next best modality and the bond they form with each other….. Angie Kim simply nails it to perfection.Kim gets into the hearts and minds of all of her characters. The fine nuances between right and wrong blend until it is clear just how complex each situation is and how difficult the inner struggles are. The writing is superb, the plot totally unique, the pacing breakneck. Miracle Creek is a novel that people should be discussing for a long time. It will burrow into your memory long after the stunning conclusion. If you read only one book this year, look no further. 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