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Gracefully, Like a Living Thing: The Sequel to The Savant of Chelsea Kindle Edition

by Suzanne Jenkins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 343 ratings
A continuation of the haunting story of Alexandra and the aftermath of a midnight run to the Thirty-Fourth Street Subway Station. Who covers for her, and who will expose her? Psychological suspense abounds as world renown brain surgeon Alexandra Donicka is surrounded by faithful supporters from every walk of life when the death of her daughter is investigated. in the process she grapples with long-hidden emotions in an attempt to discover her own humanity. One facet of her life remains the same; the longing for what was left behind, until an unexpected surprise changes her outlook on everything.
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    The Savant of Chelsea
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    June 5, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UCDKQ1S
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 714 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Savant of Chelsea
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 343 ratings

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Customers find the book's story engaging, keeping them in suspense until the end with a totally unexpected ending. The character development receives positive feedback, with customers finding the main character fascinating. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers expressing disappointment with the sequel.

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30 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive7 negative

Customers love the story of this book, finding it unusual and keeping them in suspense until the end, with one customer noting it starts with an impetuous shocking action.

"...“The Savant of Chelsea,” which I found to be amazing––different, unique, and compelling...." Read more

"The dynamics of genius minds and unconventional people are explored in this second novel. The drama unfolds and the ending is unexpected. A fun read." Read more

"...I will immediately start the next in this series. Quite an unusual story with an incredible main character!" Read more

"...It is left for you to decide. Very interesting and at the same time sad to think that this is most likely going on daily around us every day and we..." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the main character fascinating, with one customer noting how Alexandra transforms throughout the story.

"...from the opening book, more fully developed here, with a smattering of new characters, who add spice, anger, insanity, and peacefulness to the story...." Read more

"...Quite an unusual story with an incredible main character!" Read more

"...The main character is fascinating and it is heartening to see her with her grandchildren - finally having a family of her own.I..." Read more

"...The Savant of Chelsea was without a doubt exceptional! You became invested with Alexandra, felt the pain, shock and horror that she didn't always..." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it a disappointment.

"This book is the second book in a series, and it is a deep make you think type series...." Read more

"Really liked the first book the sequel was so far fetched and unbelievable. I kind of lost interest when she was continuously being attacked." Read more

"Book two, is a continuation of book one. Wow, can it get any better? Very well done, kept me up til 3 am again!..." Read more

"I was disappointed reading the sequel to the first book, it was drug out way to much almost to the point of being boring at times, and now it will..." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer49
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW. Here Comes Another Powerful and Unique Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
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    Here we go again with a second WOW. The first WOW was Book one of this series, “The Savant of Chelsea,” which I found to be amazing––different, unique, and compelling. To my delight, this sequel, “Gracefully, Like a Living Thing,” was also riveting. It starts out with the finish of the first book’s cliffhanger of an ending and goes on from there. In this second book, the fascinating protagonist, Alexandria, a highly regarded, Asperger-oriented surgeon adds yet another notch on her belt: a secret so profound, so dangerous, if found out, it could destroy her.

    Present are a few of the older characters from the opening book, more fully developed here, with a smattering of new characters, who add spice, anger, insanity, and peacefulness to the story. But what has truly touched me throughout both books is the fact that after all the turmoil Alexandria has had to endure in her life, all the sadness, all the loneliness, and mistrust, she finds out what truly helps her after all these years: grandmotherly love.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Genius surgeon finds love
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
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    The dynamics of genius minds and unconventional people are explored in this second novel. The drama unfolds and the ending is unexpected. A fun read.
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  • Kat Pharis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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    It keeps getting better and better. I will immediately start the next in this series. Quite an unusual story with an incredible main character!
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  • Laurie Hall
    3.0 out of 5 stars Moral conundrums
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
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    While this book was interesting enough to keep me reading, it was implausible. The main character, who has a mental disorder of unclear diagnosis, survives a horrific childhood. All of that is explained in the first book in this 2 part series. The first book ends quite abruptly and I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it. The Savant of Chelsea introduces some interesting moral conundrums. This book ends just as abruptly. When is it justified to take a human life? How far is too far to push someone? Can someone who has such a terrible beginning have a happy ending no matter what the cost? If you want a quick read that will keep you interested, then I would recommend the book. And it would probably be a good book discussion book because it raises some good questions about what is normal, who exploits whom and who decides the cost of protecting the innocent.
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  • Becky H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Colleen’s death
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    Colleen was released from prison early. Came to see Alexandra about taking her kids back to New Orleans with her. She dies and Alexandra has full custody of her grandchildren. Detective gone rogue tries to assault Alexandra and ends up dead.
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  • Jen W
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gracefully, Like a Living Thing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
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    I really enjoyed the sequel to "The Savant of Chelsea and will read the 3rd instalment as soon as it comes out. The main character is fascinating and it is heartening to see her with her grandchildren - finally having a family of her own.I

    While I like 99% of the book the one thing I didn't like is that every man Alexandra meets is an obsessive stalker. While she is beautiful, she also has issues that would normally make it difficult for a woman to establish one relationship.
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  • Sherlock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and at the same time sad to think that this is most likely going on ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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    This book is the second book in a series, and it is a deep make you think type series. The manipulated becomes the manipulator, the question being whether it was knowingly or not. It is left for you to decide. Very interesting and at the same time sad to think that this is most likely going on daily around us every day and we dismiss it as the person being mentality challenged? You decide.
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  • Cross stitch lady
    4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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    The ending was too abrupt. The first book was free on one of the book sites I subscribe to. It left me wanting to read more and I was happy to find the sequel. Alexandra is a very complex woman but taking responsibility for her grandchildren totally changed her. The ending of the sequel left me wanting even more! !
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  • Mrs J Frain
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
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    I couldn't stop reading once I had started. Brilliant story. A great sequel. I do hope there is a 3rd book,I would love to know more about these characters.
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  • Andrea Morgan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging sequel to The Savant of Chelsea. Through both ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2018
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    Engaging sequel to The Savant of Chelsea. Through both of the books, the reader can't resist cheering on Alexandra as she adapts to her new life. The book was a page turner, and the one thing that fell a bit flat for me was that as a reader, I felt rushed. Some events happened so quickly that it was a stretch of the imagination to believe in the constructs. Flip side: I want to know what happens to Alexandra going forward!
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  • Mrs. Diana G. Money
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2018
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    Having read the first book, The Savant of Chelsea, I was keen to eat the sequel.what a disappointment. Was it written by the same person? Details had changed with no explanation ( seven children became six, change on the name of her driver, the name of her older sister different). Also parts of the story lacked credulity, the relationship with the homeless couple and Pierre. The description of the family in the New York setting seemed empty and relegated to almost afterthought in comparison to Alexanders's New Orleans encounters with them .Overall not a patch on the first book.
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  • Wookiee
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pass this one over
    Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2018
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    Only bought it because I was curious to see where it leads after the surprise ending in the first book. This one should never have been written! Almost feels like it was written by another person.Inconsistencies abound, ecpecially in the number of grandchildren. Seven or six? And the savant doctor. OMG
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  • vs
    5.0 out of 5 stars A follow on from the first book, and it ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2018
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    A follow on from the first book, and it kept you guessing and intrigued the whole way. Now I have to wait for the third book!
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