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The Girl Who Came Home

Hazel Gaynor
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The Girl Who Came Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Hazel Gaynor

The Girl Who Came Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

362

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Titanic • 1910s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor follows a young woman from a small Irish village, who joins the group of 14 emigrants bound for America on the Titanic. Seen through dual timelines, the novel explores themes of survival, loss, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

37,819 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor captivates with its compelling storytelling and historical detail surrounding the Titanic tragedy. Positive reviews highlight the emotional depth and well-researched historical context. However, some critics note predictable plot points and superficial character development. Overall, it's a poignant, engaging read for historical fiction fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl Who Came Home?

Fans of historical fiction and emotional narratives will enjoy Hazel Gaynor's The Girl Who Came Home. Ideal for readers who appreciate compelling stories set against significant historical events, it’s comparable to Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline and Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

4.1

37,819 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

362

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Titanic • 1910s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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