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The Brave

Nicholas Evans
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The Brave

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Nicholas Evans

The Brave

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Brave by Nicholas Evans follows the journey of a young actor who reflects on his troubled past and secrets from his childhood. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood, the narrative explores themes of courage, truth, and redemption as the protagonist seeks to confront and overcome personal demons while navigating the complexities of his life and relationships.

Emotional

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

6,255 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Brave by Nicholas Evans receives praise for its gripping narrative and deep exploration of family dynamics. Readers appreciate the emotional complexity and character development. However, some critiques mention a predictable plot and uneven pacing. Overall, it's seen as a compelling read for fans of dramatic storytelling, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Brave?

A reader who enjoys The Brave by Nicholas Evans likely appreciates emotionally charged narratives with complex characters and themes of redemption and family dynamics. Fans of John Grisham's engaging plots in The Testament or Nicholas Sparks' heartfelt storytelling in The Notebook may find similar enjoyment in this novel.

3.9

6,255 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
Classical Period
Topic
Education
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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