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Faithful

Alice Hoffman
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Faithful

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Alice Hoffman

Faithful

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Alice Hoffman's Faithful follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and healing after a tragic accident. Struggling with guilt and grief, she learns to navigate life, love, and redemption with the help of those around her.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

44,258 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Hoffman’s Faithful is praised for its emotional depth and well-drawn, relatable characters. Critics commend Hoffman’s portrayal of grief and recovery, though some feel the plot occasionally drags and lacks originality. Overall, the moving narrative and Hoffman's engaging prose make it a compelling read for fans of character-driven stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Faithful?

A reader who would enjoy Alice Hoffman's Faithful is typically drawn to themes of redemption, resilience, and self-discovery. Fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and Wild by Cheryl Strayed will appreciate this emotionally poignant novel that weaves tragedy with hope and the journey of healing through love and friendship.

4.2

44,258 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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