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Home Front

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Kristin Hannah

Home Front

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Home Front by Kristin Hannah, published in 2012, follows Jolene Zarkades, a Black Hawk pilot in the Army National Guard and mother of two, as she navigates her deployment to Iraq, the challenges within her marriage to her workaholic husband Michael, and her transformation after returning home with severe injuries. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, duty, and family. The book includes depictions of war, violence, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Emotional

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

197,182 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristin Hannah’s Home Front garners praise for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of the impact of war on a family. Readers appreciate the well-drawn characters and compelling narrative. However, some criticism arises regarding predictable plot elements and moments that feel overly sentimental. Overall, it’s lauded as a moving and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Home Front?

Readers who appreciate Home Front by Kristin Hannah will likely enjoy emotionally charged, character-driven narratives that explore themes of family, resilience, and the personal impacts of war. Fans of Nicholas Sparks’ The Lucky One or Jodi Picoult’s The Storyteller will find Hannah's storytelling compelling and heartfelt.

4.4

197,182 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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