--- product_id: 20588785 title: "A Thread of Grace: A Novel" price: "€ 30.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/20588785-a-thread-of-grace-a-novel store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # A Thread of Grace: A Novel **Price:** € 30.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Thread of Grace: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** € 30.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/20588785-a-thread-of-grace-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Thread of Grace: A Novel: 9780449004135: Russell, Mary Doria: Books Review: One of the best books I have read - This book is highly praiseworthy, as with MDR's first book "The Sparrow." I had a minor issue with shipping (which was entirely my fault) and the seller worked it out with me, no problem. It shipped in a timely manner, even with that hiccup. I definitely recommend the book and the seller. Great purchase and buying experience. The book itself is a masterpiece. It is absolutely mandatory to read "The Sparrow" first, as this book is the sequel. MDR's background in the sciences is apparent, as she fleshes out her details vividly (e.g. the social hierarchy of the species she has invented; the complexity and syntax of their corresponding languages; the ecology and agriculture of the planet she has created). She has the rare gift of being equally talented in writing didactic, scientific discourses as well as intelligently poetic, fictional prose. The violence and sexual content in the book are entirely plot-driven -- they are not sensationalized bits of story used to increase the drama or carnality of the book. The plot may be troubling to some, as it probes the very essence of religion and the human psyche, but MDR does so in a way that doesn't "feel" like reading a socio-religious study. It picks up where "The Sparrow" left off, works through the ragged cliffhangers that were left, resolves the turmoil in each character's spirit, and comes full-circle at the end to leave the reader somewhat stunned and gutted. It is a book that will definitely require time to digest ... But it is thoroughly worth the time and effort, and it will leave you a better person for it. Review: Good, but complicated read - I liked this book, A Thread of Grace. Mary Doria Russell is an excellent writer. I have also read her book, Doc, which was much less complicated. It is a very well-told story of the jews in italy during the Nazi Occupation, both italian Jews, and jews from other parts of Europe. Apparently the Italian people were much more helpful at hiding and saving Jews from the Nazis than the people of other countries in Europe. i found the book very hard going in some parts, because there is a huge list of characters, which, thank goodness, is all printed in the front of the book. The author lists so many characters, including deceased ones and aliases of others, that I found myself constantly turning back to the front of the book to review them. Other than that, which I found to be a big fault, the book was rewarding. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #128,264 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Jewish Historical Fiction #1,107 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #4,953 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,389 Reviews | ## Images ![A Thread of Grace: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lRcocC+GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books I have read *by M***R on November 26, 2015* This book is highly praiseworthy, as with MDR's first book "The Sparrow." I had a minor issue with shipping (which was entirely my fault) and the seller worked it out with me, no problem. It shipped in a timely manner, even with that hiccup. I definitely recommend the book and the seller. Great purchase and buying experience. The book itself is a masterpiece. It is absolutely mandatory to read "The Sparrow" first, as this book is the sequel. MDR's background in the sciences is apparent, as she fleshes out her details vividly (e.g. the social hierarchy of the species she has invented; the complexity and syntax of their corresponding languages; the ecology and agriculture of the planet she has created). She has the rare gift of being equally talented in writing didactic, scientific discourses as well as intelligently poetic, fictional prose. The violence and sexual content in the book are entirely plot-driven -- they are not sensationalized bits of story used to increase the drama or carnality of the book. The plot may be troubling to some, as it probes the very essence of religion and the human psyche, but MDR does so in a way that doesn't "feel" like reading a socio-religious study. It picks up where "The Sparrow" left off, works through the ragged cliffhangers that were left, resolves the turmoil in each character's spirit, and comes full-circle at the end to leave the reader somewhat stunned and gutted. It is a book that will definitely require time to digest ... But it is thoroughly worth the time and effort, and it will leave you a better person for it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but complicated read *by "***" on February 9, 2013* I liked this book, A Thread of Grace. Mary Doria Russell is an excellent writer. I have also read her book, Doc, which was much less complicated. It is a very well-told story of the jews in italy during the Nazi Occupation, both italian Jews, and jews from other parts of Europe. Apparently the Italian people were much more helpful at hiding and saving Jews from the Nazis than the people of other countries in Europe. i found the book very hard going in some parts, because there is a huge list of characters, which, thank goodness, is all printed in the front of the book. The author lists so many characters, including deceased ones and aliases of others, that I found myself constantly turning back to the front of the book to review them. Other than that, which I found to be a big fault, the book was rewarding. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complicated and powerful *by M***T on September 25, 2011* The characters in this complicated and powerful story will remain in my memory for a long time. Set in the northern countryside in Italy during WWII, this is the story of the "common and everyday" Italians who hid many Jews and the story of the resistance movement which changed these ordinary people into heroes, saints, or sinners. I admit I had some difficulty with the first several chapters of the book due to the complexity of the names and places. I'm not a WWII history buff so have little background); however, it wasn't long until these complicated names became familiar faces in my mind. The author does a beautiful job of making characters come alive; it's easy to envision the drunken German doctor, the overworked and overwhelmed rabbi's wife, the young Jewish daughter attempting to take care of her father while never quite understanding why they are leaving. The evolution of that young woman into a partisan herself is only one thread of the story. The scenes of brutality are hard to read, but the scenes of tenderness set in the midst of that brutality bring tears. This juxtaposition seems to be one of Russell's best strengths. Two examples come to mind. Young Claudette gives birth too soon, her husband of only a few days already killed. Duno, once a rash, immature neighbor filled with bravado, tenderly tells her the baby is "beautiful" and stays at her bedside. Later in the novel when Father Osvaldo Tomiz is horribly tortured and near death, it is Werner Schramm, a Nazi doctor who has deserted, who bluffs his way into the prison to give the final rites and perform one more killing. The ending of this book is just like the war; there are no nice clean tight solutions. Rather there is a memory of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances who lived through or died either fighting for what they believed in or died as the result of others not even sure why they are fighting. This book is not an easy read. My one complaint is the abundance of German and Italian words and phrases that I was usually able to figure out, but not always (sometimes the author assumes the reader is smart), but reading "Thread of Grace" is certainly well worth the effort and immensely satisfying. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/20588785-a-thread-of-grace-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.be/products/20588785-a-thread-of-grace-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*