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Shoot the Moon

Billie Letts
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Shoot the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Billie Letts

Shoot the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Oklahoma • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts follows Dr. Mark Albright, who discovers his true origins in a small Oklahoma town. As he unravels the mystery of his past, Mark confronts long-hidden secrets and connects with people tied to his history, leading to profound personal revelations and transformation.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

13,927 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts is well-received for its engaging narrative and well-drawn characters, creating a rich and emotionally resonant story. Critics appreciate the novel's exploration of family and identity, though some note the plot can be predictable. The setting is vividly depicted, adding depth to the storyline, making it an engaging read for fans of heartfelt dramas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shoot the Moon?

Readers who enjoy Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts would likely appreciate compelling family sagas and small-town mysteries. Fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold will find similar themes of identity discovery and emotional depth engaging.

4.0

13,927 ratings

62%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Oklahoma • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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