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Miracle Creek

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Angie Kim

Miracle Creek

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim is a courtroom drama about an explosion during a hyperbaric oxygen therapy session that kills two and injures six, focusing on the subsequent trial where the mother of one victim is accused of arson, while flashbacks gradually reveal the truth. The novel addresses sensitive topics, including the loss of loved ones and serious injuries.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

76,847 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Angie Kim's Miracle Creek captivates with its layered narrative and complex characters, skillfully exploring legal and moral dilemmas. Praised for its engrossing plot and insightful treatment of familial relationships, it has also faced criticism for occasional pacing issues and convoluted subplots. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Miracle Creek?

Readers who relish suspenseful courtroom dramas and intricate character studies will find Miracle Creek by Angie Kim compelling. Fans of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper or Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You will appreciate this thought-provoking novel that delves into complex family dynamics and moral ambiguities.

4.0

76,847 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Young Yoo

Young is a Korean immigrant, Pak’s wife, and Mary’s mother, who navigates the challenges of maintaining family harmony while dealing with cultural expectations and personal convictions.

Matt is a medical doctor involved in infertility treatments and the trial related to the events in the story, characterized by his professional successes and personal struggles.

Teresa is a compassionate character, known for her kindness and patience, whose life revolves around caring for her daughter, Rosa, and playing a crucial supportive role in the community.

Pak is Young's husband and Mary’s father, depicted as a controlling figure whose traditional values and decisions impact his family's life significantly.

Mary is the teenage daughter of Young and Pak, navigating the complexities of growing up as an immigrant and dealing with family tensions.

Elizabeth is a mother whose quest for perfection impacts her son, Henry, and faces scrutiny and personal reflection following a tragic event.

Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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