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Barefoot

Elin Hilderbrand
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Barefoot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Elin Hilderbrand

Barefoot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand, three women, each facing personal challenges, spend a summer together on Nantucket. As they navigate their struggles, friendships deepen and support becomes vital in their journey of self-discovery and healing.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

86,690 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elin Hilderbrand's Barefoot provides a compelling summer read, artfully weaving together themes of love, loss, and friendship. Reviewers praise its rich character development and evocative setting on Nantucket. Some find the plot predictable and overly sentimental. Overall, it's appreciated for its emotional depth and immersive narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Barefoot?

Readers who enjoyed The Summer House by Nancy Thayer or The Island by Elin Hilderbrand herself will relish Barefoot. This novel appeals to those who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories set against idyllic beach backdrops and explores themes of friendship, loss, and healing during a summer retreat.

4.1

86,690 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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