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Nine Days

Toni Jordan
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Nine Days

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

Book Brief

Toni Jordan

Nine Days

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Melbourne, Australia • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Nine Days by Toni Jordan is a historical fiction novel set in Melbourne’s Richmond neighborhood, divided into nine chapters with each from a different Westaway family member's perspective. The story spans from 1939 to 2001, covering themes such as social class, war, and personal struggles. Through layered narratives, the novel delves into the family's multi-generational experiences and their impact on individual lives. Sensitive topics include unintended pregnancy, grief, and strained family dynamics.

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,739 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Toni Jordan's Nine Days is an evocative historical novel praised for its intricate narrative structure and rich character development. Critics commend its emotional depth and the interwoven stories spanning generations. Some find the multiple perspectives slightly disorienting but overall, it’s hailed for its poignant exploration of family dynamics and historical context.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nine Days?

Readers who enjoy Nine Days by Toni Jordan are often drawn to multi-generational family sagas and historical fiction, appreciating rich, character-driven narratives. Fans of books like The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman and The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton will find similar themes of love, loss, and resilience.

3.9

2,739 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Melbourne, Australia • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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