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Summer Island

Kristin Hannah
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55 pages • 1 hour read

Kristin Hannah

Summer Island: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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    Summer Island by Kristin Hannah delves into complex mother-daughter dynamics with emotionally resonant storytelling. Critics praise Hannah’s ability to create relatable, flawed characters and touch on themes of forgiveness and personal growth. Some feel the plot can be predictable and sentimental. Overall, it's a moving, engaging read for fans of family dramas.

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    Who Should Read Summer Island?

    Readers who enjoy heartfelt, emotional stories about family dynamics and personal growth will love Summer Island by Kristin Hannah. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister’s Keeper and Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook will find a similar blend of poignant narrative and rich character development.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Book Details

    Genre
    Romance
    Drama / Tragedy
    Modern Classic Fiction
    Themes
    Relationships: Family
    Relationships: Mothers
    Relationships: Daughters & Sons