60 pages 2 hours read

Maggie Shipstead

Great Circle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Maggie Shipstead’s Great Circle is widely praised for its ambitious scope and richly detailed narrative. Reviewers commend its intricate plotting and vivid character development, especially the portrayal of protagonist Marian. However, some find its length and pacing challenging. Overall, it's an engaging and immersive read with compelling historical depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Great Circle?

Readers who enjoy expansive, multi-generational sagas like All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah will be captivated by Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. Its blend of historical fiction, compelling characters, and rich, narrative depth appeals to those who appreciate intricately woven, atmospheric storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Action / Adventure
Topics
LGBTQ
Gender / Feminism
Arts / Culture
Themes
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality
Values/Ideas: Art