Cloud Nine
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
368
Novel • Fiction
Maine • 1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Cloud Nine by Luanne Rice follows Sarah Talbot, a woman who has miraculously beaten terminal brain cancer and is now optimistic about life. After meeting Will Burke, a morose charter pilot, the two repeatedly encounter each other in upstate New York. They eventually embark on a journey to Elk Island in Maine, where Sarah hopes to mend her estranged family, finding love and hope along the way. The book addresses themes of terminal illness, familial estrangement, and trauma from the loss of a child.
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Romantic
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Cloud Nine by Luanne Rice is praised for its emotive storytelling, rich character development, and evocative descriptions. Readers commend Rice's ability to handle themes of loss and redemption with sensitivity. However, some critics note the pace can lag and certain plot points feel contrived. Overall, it is a heartwarming read that resonates emotionally.
Fans of heartfelt, emotional tales will be enthralled by Luanne Rice's Cloud Nine. Readers who enjoy the poignant storytelling and complex family dynamics found in Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook will find this book equally engaging and touching.
5,719 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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368
Novel • Fiction
Maine • 1990s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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