Plot Summary

Cloud Nine

Luanne Rice
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Cloud Nine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Luanne Rice

Cloud Nine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,719 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cloud Nine?

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.

4.3

5,719 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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