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The Fixer Upper

Mary Kay Andrews
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The Fixer Upper

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Mary Kay Andrews

The Fixer Upper

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

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guthrie, Georgia • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews, a young woman named Dempsey Jo Killebrew becomes embroiled in a political scandal and retreats to a small town to refurbish a dilapidated mansion she inherited. While fixing up the house, she discovers her own resilience and builds new relationships along the way.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

29,663 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews receives mixed reviews. Readers enjoy its charming Southern setting, engaging characters, and humorous undertones. The novel's blend of romance and real estate intrigue is appealing. However, some feel the plot is predictable and characters lack depth. Overall, it's seen as a light, enjoyable read ideal for fans of cozy, uplifting fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fixer Upper?

Readers who enjoy humorous, character-driven stories with a touch of romance and personal redemption will love The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews. It appeals to fans of light women’s fiction similar to Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani or Summer Rental by the same author.

4.2

29,663 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guthrie, Georgia • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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