The Road from Gap Creek

by Robert Morgan Narrated by Emma Galvin

Overview

When Gap Creek was published in 1999, it became an instant national bestseller, attracting hundreds of thousands of readers to the story of a marriage begun with love and hope at the turn of the twentieth century. Set in the Appalachian South, it followed Julie and Hank Richards as they struggled through the first year and a half of their union. But what of the years following? What did the future hold for these memorable characters?

The Road to Gap Creek answers those questions, as Robert Morgan takes us back into the lives of Julie and Hank as well as their children, seen through the eyes of their youngest daughter, Annie. Through Annie we watch the four Richards children create their own histories, lives that include both triumph and hardship in the face of the Great Depression and World War II.

Far more than a sequel, The Road from Gap Creek is a moving and indelible portrait of people and their world in a time of unprecedented change, an American story told by one of the country's most acclaimed writers.

Editorial Reviews

AUGUST 2013 - AudioFile

Years ago, Hank and Julie Williams left Gap Creek, Appalachia, for a better life in North Carolina. This audiobook, told from the perspective of their youngest daughter, Annie, reveals what happened in their new home. Folksy without lapsing into caricature, Emma Galvin is a confident-sounding narrator bursting with personality. She sometimes makes Annie seem younger than she is but ultimately holds the listener’s attention with her depiction of Annie’s genuine sweetness. The novel is more a series of nostalgic vignettes than a work driven by one forceful plotline, and sometimes Annie's tendency to repeat herself is noticeable in the audio format. Whether or not they enjoyed Morgan's earlier work, GAP CREEK, listeners will appreciate Galvin's adept portrayal of Annie's charm and sincerity. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

This novel shines with a subtle brilliance. . . . [The] close, affectionate look at an American family surprises us with its charm, its intricate yet natural structure and its unforgettable characters.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune

“A powerful story highly recommended for any audio collection, and springs to life under Emma Galvin’s smooth and evocative rendition.”
—The Bookwatch

The Bookwatch

Morgan has crafted another painfully luminous portrait of rural American family life: honest, captivating and resplendent in all its messy glory. Readers will find themselves bereft upon saying goodbye to the Richards clan—and hopeful that Morgan might consider a trilogy.”
—BookPage

Minneapolis Star Tribune

The seemingly insignificant events . . . make the story and characters real . . . and key climactic moments also contribute to the novel’s authenticity. While the language is effortless, Morgan’s occasional poeticism is refreshing.”
—Library Journal

BookPage

Bursting with personality. . . . Listeners will appreciate Galvin’s adept portrayal of Annie’s charm and sincerity.”
—AudioFile

AUGUST 2013 - AudioFile

Years ago, Hank and Julie Williams left Gap Creek, Appalachia, for a better life in North Carolina. This audiobook, told from the perspective of their youngest daughter, Annie, reveals what happened in their new home. Folksy without lapsing into caricature, Emma Galvin is a confident-sounding narrator bursting with personality. She sometimes makes Annie seem younger than she is but ultimately holds the listener’s attention with her depiction of Annie’s genuine sweetness. The novel is more a series of nostalgic vignettes than a work driven by one forceful plotline, and sometimes Annie's tendency to repeat herself is noticeable in the audio format. Whether or not they enjoyed Morgan's earlier work, GAP CREEK, listeners will appreciate Galvin's adept portrayal of Annie's charm and sincerity. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170099511
Publisher:	HighBridge Company
Publication date:	08/27/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	956,306

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