CHRISTIAN FICTION

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

by Sara Brunsvold
Revell. Jul. 2022. 368p. ISBN 9780800740276. pap. $15.99. CF
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DEBUT Young reporter Aidyn Kelly is anxious for a real assignment, one that will build her career and allow her to use her writing talents. When she steps out of line, she is instead handed the dubious task of writing an obituary for a local woman who is still alive. Meanwhile in hospice fighting cancer, septuagenarian Clara Kip, lover of chocolate chip cookies and Jesus, is more than happy to share her story but Aidyn must go through hoops to get it by inventing an extraordinary death for Mrs. Kip. Her life itself that has been extraordinary in more ways than one so the death should match. As the reporter begins to dig up more evidence, she connects with sources from Clara’s past.
VERDICT The themes of grace and faith are strong throughout and the topic of refugees is evergreen and will resonate with today’s readers. However, at times, the narrative style is detail filled and heavy on backstory, which makes for a more plodding read. May appeal to readers of character driven fiction.
Reviewed by Julia M. Reffner , Jun 01, 2022
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