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The Giant's House

Elizabeth McCracken
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The Giant's House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Elizabeth McCracken

The Giant's House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Giant's House by Elizabeth McCracken follows Peggy Cort, a librarian in a small town, who forms an unexpected friendship with James, an unusually tall young man. This novel explores themes of isolation, connection, and the extraordinary lives of the characters involved, emphasizing the impact of human relationships on personal growth and understanding.

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Contemplative

Romantic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

8,589 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elizabeth McCracken's The Giant's House is lauded for its lyrical prose and unique premise, exploring the poignant relationship between a librarian and a giant. Critics appreciate the nuanced character development and exploration of loneliness. Some find the pacing slow and the storyline somewhat predictable, but the emotional depth compensates for these drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Giant's House?

A reader who enjoys The Giant's House by Elizabeth McCracken likely appreciates poignant and unconventional love stories with rich character development. Fans of John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany or Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist may also find this book appealing due to its blend of whimsy and emotional depth.

3.8

8,589 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Cape Cod, Massachusetts • 1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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