WOW. Wonderful book. Very fast paced on informative. I cried. I don’t do that often but this one I did. Highly recommended.

I absolutely love his books, and the choice of narrator is perfect. This book grabbed me from the beginning. Reese‘s character is so authentic and real. From the minute, he meets Anna to his love story with Emma growing up is captivating. I definitely would recommend this book Over and over again!

A repeat listen for. me. Charles Martin is one of my favorites. When Crickets Cry will tug on your heartstrings.

My all time favorite Charles Martin book. This is such an amazingly emotional story that you will remember forever. Download it right of way!

So grateful to get a copy of this classic in audio to relive.

Do you ever listen to an audiobook and quickly realize the narrator was MADE for that book?! That's exactly how I felt listening to this audiobook. The narrator had such a calm, soothing voice. He embodied Reese's character beautifully and effortlessly. Nothing negative to say about the narration - absolutely spectacular!!

This story drew me in rather quickly as it checked all my little happy boxes - Southern? check. Medical? check. Tugs the heart strings? CHECK!

What a bittersweet story of hardship, resilience, and perseverance. The author was incredibly descriptive throughout the story and I loved that. Though fiction, I felt it read much like a memoir or retelling of a true story. By the end, I was in tears anticipating the outcome. I would categorize this book as drama/general fiction/Christian fiction. I could absolutely see this book as a movie - it reminded me of movies like My Girl or Simon Birch. It gave me late 80s/early 90s vibes with the narration. An incredible story that was poetically written. Highly recommend the audiobook!

Thanks to NetGalley and The publisher for the ALC and chance to give my honest opinion

A beautiful novel about grief, faith, friendship, love and helping others over one-self.

A seven-year old little girl has a lemonade stand set up near her small town square, raising money to pay for her badly needed heart surgery. A stranger stops to purchase a lemonade, when he witnesses a truck rounding the corner, the sun blocking the drivers eyes, hitting the small child. The stranger, who claims to be a boat builder, is able to save the little girl's life. The stranger's past collides with the present once this little girl enters his life and neither will ever be the same.

I read this wonderful story a few years ago, so when NetGalley and Harper Collins allowed me to listen to the audiobook, I jumped at the chance to enjoy this heart-warming novel. Charles Martin is an incredible storyteller and the narrator, Adam Verner, was so calming to listen to. This was an overall enjoyable and emotional book that will stay with me for a long time. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to spend time with these terrific characters. #NetGalley #WhenCricketsCry

I am so sad that I didn’t discover Charles Martin until this year. I have been missing out on so much excellent writing.

When Crickets Cry was absolutely phenomenal! Charles is an amazingly gifted writer. He writes deep from the depths of his heart with themes and prose that touch the soul. Every story I have read has left me with a sense of wonder and a desire to live life to the fullest. This story was an incredible journey of providence, the unwavering and inspirational faith of a child, and the acceptance that an exceptional ability isn’t a perfect gift.

Loved this book and the narration. Would highly recommend this one to any one interested in being moved greatly.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for the listening copy. All opinions are my own.

I really loved “When Crickets Cry” by Charles Martin and brilliantly narrated by Adam Verner. It’s a heartwarming book that really makes you think about a lot of things, about medicine, about the heart, about what is life, and what is love. The story revolves around a brilliant heart surgeon who is trying escape what he feels to be the biggest mistake of his past. In hiding now for several years, he is moved to return to his former profession when he comes across a little girl who also needs a heart and no one is qualified to perform the surgery (except, he knows, him). And along the way, he finds love once again, something he never thought possible.

This book will be of particular interest to Christians because there is a lot of talk of faith and belief in God. But I believe this would not be off putting to people of other religions or beliefs. This, in my opinion, is religion as religion should be.

Many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an audio copy of this great book. I am sure I will listen to this book more than once, it’s that good. My opinions are my own.

Straight out the gate- I am writing this review as a mother of a child with complex heart disease. I was initially apprehensive because the reality of living with this condition is traumatic, at best. However, my adoration of Charles Martin's writing tipped my hand and I tentatively began the book with the caveat that I would put it down if it became too much. But...

OH MY WORD.

Martin captures CHD, loss and grief, and many of the up, downs, and in betweens that go along with this journey. Written from the viewpoint of a doctor and husband, he layers the complexities and captures the heart (no pun intended) of it all while still softening the edges enough to be an amazing read. An awesome tale of learning to love both others and himself again after horrific tragedy. The narrator of the audiobook did a great job, as well.

I absolutely loved this book! The narrator was wonderful, and I felt like I was listening to a William Kent Kruger (I mean that as an ultimate compliment!) tale with Christian undertones. It was my first Charles Martin, but it will not be my last. I cannot stop thinking about the characters that have taken up residence in my heart - Reece/Jonathan, Annie, and the whole cast. Highly recommend!

This in one of the most touching book that I have ever read. It is hard to leave a review without telling too much about the book. I will say however though, I absolutely love all of the characters in the book. There is so much to love and learn about this book, especially faith and love. I am new to Charles Martin Books, but I have loved every one that I have listened to and this one is no exception.

Talk about a truly unique and heartfelt book! When Crickets Cry, by Charles Martin, is a book that just pulls you right into the story. You feel like you're right there in this small southern town and Reese, Charlie, Cindy and Annie are your neighbors. It's by turns absolutely heartbreaking and completely heartwarming. It's a book that gives all the feels. Unique in the fact that it's all that from a man's point of view. It can be a bit slow and meandering, at times, much like taking a relaxing walk within any small town. In other words, that only added to the the feeling of walking alongside the book's characters while getting to know them.
I read the audible version, narrated by Adam Verner. His tone and pace are absolutely perfect for this story.