Perfectly Ordinary People

Name: Perfectly Ordinary People
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (16128 reviews)
Author: Nick Alexander

by Nick Alexander

Historical Fiction

4.4 (16,128)

4.4 stars from 16,128 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 4, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love multigenerational family sagas that slowly reveal secrets buried for decades.
You're drawn to WWII stories told through personal discovery rather than grand historical narratives.
You enjoy books where the present-day mystery matters as much as the historical revelation.

Maybe not for you if...

You want straightforward action-driven WWII fiction without the emotional family drama tangled throughout.
You prefer books that stay entirely in the past rather than splitting your attention between two timelines.
You're looking for a quick read; this one demands patience as layers unfold gradually.

About this book

Ruth grew up in a close, loving family, but her father's French heritage has always been unexplained. As elderly relatives near the end of their lives, she decides to investigate her father's family history before it becomes impossible. While researching, Ruth discovers a collection of old cassette tapes that fundamentally change her understanding of her family. The recordings reveal a hidden wartime story set in occupied France, involving love and sacrifice that had been kept secret for decades. These long-concealed confessions expose truths about Ruth's father's background and will have significant consequences for her family. The question remains whether anyone is prepared to learn what these tapes contain.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 60% off peak. Price has dropped 13 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 110 days.

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Currently around #25K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 73% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 16,128 reviews

Gaining approximately 203 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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