My Oxford Year
My Oxford Year
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan follows the journey of a young woman, Ella Durran, who goes to Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. While pursuing her dream academic opportunity, she encounters unexpected challenges and a profound romantic relationship, which compel her to reconsider her life choices and aspirations.
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Review Roundup
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan is widely praised for its charming, heartfelt narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the rich descriptions of Oxford and the emotional depth of the story. Critiques include some predictability in the plot and an overemphasis on romantic clichés. Overall, it’s seen as an engaging, touching read.
Who Should Read My Oxford Year?
A reader who enjoys My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan is typically a fan of contemporary romance with a strong emotional core and literary backdrop. Comparable to fans of Jojo Moyes's Me Before You and Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook, they appreciate character-driven stories and heartfelt dynamics set against picturesque settings.
51,988 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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