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Night Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Kristin Hannah

Night Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Night Road by Kristin Hannah, Lexi Baill, after a traumatic foster care experience, moves to Washington to live with her great aunt and befriends twins Mia and Zach Farraday. As they navigate high school, a tragic accident results in Mia's death, causing deep emotional turmoil and difficult decisions about love, forgiveness, and family for everyone involved. The novel discusses child abuse and drug addiction.

Emotional

Melancholic

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

257,048 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Night Road by Kristin Hannah is widely praised for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, effectively exploring themes of friendship, loss, and forgiveness. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist's resilience. However, some critics find the plot somewhat predictable and melodramatic. Overall, it’s a heartfelt read that resonates with many but may not appeal to those seeking subtlety.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night Road?

Readers who enjoy emotionally charged, character-driven narratives will appreciate Kristin Hannah's Night Road. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and Nicholas Sparks' The Last Song will find the themes of family, tragedy, and resilience compelling. This novel is perfect for those who relish heartfelt stories with deep moral questions.

4.4

257,048 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

Lexi Baill

A 14-year-old who has experienced a turbulent childhood in Southern California's foster care system, finding hope through her friendship with Mia and her relationship with the Farraday family.

A protective mother in her mid-forties, struggling with her desire to control her children’s lives while coping with the challenges of motherhood and personal loss.

Jude and Miles' intelligent and popular son, who is Mia’s twin brother, balancing his aspirations for the future with his complicated feelings for Lexi.

A quieter and more introverted teen, Zach's twin sister, whose friendship with Lexi helps her gain confidence and happiness during high school.

Lexi’s great aunt, a supportive and constant figure who provides Lexi a stable home and encourages her educational pursuits despite having a modest income.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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