Here on Earth
Here on Earth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Alice Hoffman's Here on Earth tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown and confronts a complex past and rekindled emotions. Through an exploration of relationships and personal growth, the novel delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Alice Hoffman's Here on Earth garners mixed reviews. Praise highlights Hoffman's lyrical prose and emotional depth, encapsulating themes of love and loss beautifully. Critics point to occasional predictability and uneven pacing. Despite these issues, the novel's evocative setting and character development receive wide acclaim.
Who Should Read Here on Earth?
Fans of emotionally rich, character-driven narratives akin to Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë will find enchantment in Alice Hoffman's Here on Earth. Readers who enjoy exploring complex relationships and small-town dynamics, reminiscent of works by Anna Quindlen and Anne Tyler, will be deeply captivated by this hauntingly beautiful novel.
50,594 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
309
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Contemporary
1999
Adult
18+ years
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