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Don't Let Me Go

Catherine Ryan Hyde
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Don't Let Me Go

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012

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Catherine Ryan Hyde

Don't Let Me Go

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Don't Let Me Go by Catherine Ryan Hyde focuses on the unlikely friendship between Grace, a young girl neglected by her mother, and Billy, a reclusive former Broadway dancer. Together, they help each other face personal challenges and create a supportive community in their apartment building.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

34,739 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Don't Let Me Go by Catherine Ryan Hyde receives praise for its heartfelt narrative, strong character development, and themes of friendship and community. Some readers find the plot predictable and the pacing slow at times. Overall, it's noted as a touching story with emotional depth and memorable characters.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Don't Let Me Go?

Readers who enjoyed the heartwarming and character-driven narratives of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman or The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce will likely appreciate Don't Let Me Go by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This book appeals to those who cherish stories of unlikely friendships, community, and personal growth.

4.4

34,739 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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