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Broken for You

Stephanie Kallos
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Broken for You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Stephanie Kallos

Broken for You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

15,324 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Broken for You?

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.

4.1

15,324 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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