Broken for You
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
400
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
Broken for You, by Stephanie Kallos, follows the unlikely friendship between Margaret, a wealthy woman with terminal cancer, and Wanda, a theater worker searching for closure from her past. When Wanda rents a room in Margaret's Seattle mansion, they bond over shared secrets and personal losses, together transforming stolen artifacts into artistic mosaics, finding healing and redemption in the process. Topics include mental illness, terminal illness, nightmares, and World War II atrocities.
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Emotional
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Stephanie Kallos' Broken for You is lauded for its vibrant storytelling and well-crafted characters, particularly the women who drive the narrative. Critics praise Kallos' ability to blend humor and heartache. However, some point to a few clichéd elements and a somewhat predictable plot. Overall, it’s an emotionally resonant and uplifting debut.
Fans of character-driven narratives and interwoven stories akin to The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd or The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin will appreciate Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos. Ideal for readers who enjoy exploring themes of personal transformation, healing, and the power of human connections.
15,324 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
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