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How the Light Gets In

Joyce Maynard
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How the Light Gets In

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Joyce Maynard

How the Light Gets In

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New Hampshire • Early 2000s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,336 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How the Light Gets In by Joyce Maynard showcases her compelling storytelling, with vivid character development and an engaging narrative. The novel explores themes of resilience and healing, resonating well with readers. However, some critics feel the plot is occasionally predictable. Overall, it is praised for its emotional depth and nuanced portrayal of personal growth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How the Light Gets In?

Readers who savor deeply emotional narratives and character-driven stories will appreciate Joyce Maynard's How the Light Gets In. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge are likely to be captivated by Maynard's exploration of loss, resilience, and healing.

4.3

6,336 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New Hampshire • Early 2000s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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