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If I Were You

Lynn Austin
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If I Were You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Lynn Austin

If I Were You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Period
World War II
Setting

England • 1940s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

If I Were You by Lynn Austin follows two women, Eve Dawson and Audrey Clarkson, whose lives intertwine during and after World War II. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and survival as both women navigate personal challenges and societal changes, ultimately leading to significant life choices.

Inspirational

Emotional

Heartwarming

Romantic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,874 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

If I Were You by Lynn Austin is praised for its compelling narrative and rich historical setting. Readers appreciate the strong character development and exploration of themes like friendship and identity. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it offers an engaging read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read If I Were You?

A reader who enjoys If I Were You by Lynn Austin likely appreciates historical fiction with strong female leads, exploring friendship and resilience during WWII. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Alice Network by Kate Quinn would find this compelling.

4.4

18,874 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Christian
Period
World War II
Setting

England • 1940s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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