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The First Phone Call from Heaven

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Fiction Fiction Mystery & Thriller Christian Religion & Spirituality

by Mitch Albom

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3.73 (39K ratings)
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description 323 pages

The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom holds a well received rating of 3.73 out of 5, based on 39K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 323 pages.

About The First Phone Call from Heaven

The First Phone Call from Heaven tells the story of a small town on Lake Michigan that gets worldwide attention when its citizens start receiving phone calls from the afterlife. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out. An allegory about the power of belief--and a page-turner that will touch your soul--Albom's masterful storytelling has never been so moving and unexpected.Readers of The Five People You Meet in Heaven will recognize the warmth and emotion so redolent of Albom's writing, and those who haven't yet enjoyed the power of his storytelling, will thrill at the discovery of one of the best-loved writers of our time.

Detail Value
Author Mitch Albom
Published 2013
Pages 323
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Christian, Religion & Spirituality
Average Rating 3.73 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,957

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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39K ratings
With a rating of 3.73, The First Phone Call from Heaven is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.73
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The First Phone Call from Heaven?

The First Phone Call from Heaven is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Christian. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The First Phone Call from Heaven worth reading?

Based on 39K reader ratings, The First Phone Call from Heaven has an average score of 3.73 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The First Phone Call from Heaven?

The First Phone Call from Heaven has 323 pages.

Who wrote The First Phone Call from Heaven?

The First Phone Call from Heaven was written by Mitch Albom. It was first published in 2013.

What is the ISBN for The First Phone Call from Heaven?

The ISBN-13 for The First Phone Call from Heaven is 9780062294370.0.

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