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The Brightest Star in the Sky

Marian Keyes
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The Brightest Star in the Sky

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Marian Keyes

The Brightest Star in the Sky

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

466

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Marian Keyes' The Brightest Star in the Sky weaves together the lives of Dublin residents at 66 Star Street over sixty days, capturing their personal struggles and relationships. The narrative, driven by an unseen narrator, explores themes of love, loss, and hope, offering a glimpse into the interconnectedness of human experiences.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

31,236 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes is both praised and critiqued for its multifaceted narrative weaving humor with serious themes. Fans appreciate the well-developed characters and engaging writing style, while some note the pacing issues and occasional predictability. Overall, it's noted for its emotional depth and relatable storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Brightest Star in the Sky?

Readers who enjoy character-driven contemporary fiction with a mix of humor, drama, and a touch of the supernatural will love The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes. Fans of Maeve Binchy's Circle of Friends or Sophie Kinsella's Can You Keep a Secret? will appreciate this engaging and heartfelt novel.

3.9

31,236 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

466

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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