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Night Crossing

Don J. Snyder
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Night Crossing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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Don J. Snyder

Night Crossing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Night Crossing by Don J. Snyder, Nora Andrews, a pregnant and newly heartbroken American housewife, flees to Northern Ireland, where she inadvertently becomes embroiled in the aftermath of the Omagh bombing. Pursued by both the IRA and British Intelligence, she aids James, a British agent responsible for the bombing, sparking a complex journey of survival and self-discovery. The novel includes themes of terrorism, extramarital affairs, and abortion.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.4

35 ratings

29%

Loved it

46%

Mixed feelings

26%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Don J. Snyder's Night Crossing has been praised for its evocative prose and emotional depth, engaging readers with its gripping narrative and complex characters. Critics commend its reflection on personal sacrifice and historical context. However, some found the pacing uneven, with certain plot developments feeling melodramatic or underexplored. Overall, an affecting read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night Crossing?

Night Crossing by Don J. Snyder appeals to readers who enjoy poignant, character-driven stories of personal triumph and hardship. Fans of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman will appreciate its exploration of human resilience and emotional depth, woven into compelling, real-life challenges.

3.4

35 ratings

29%

Loved it

46%

Mixed feelings

26%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maine • Contemporary

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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