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The Girl Who Chased the Moon

Sarah Addison Allen
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The Girl Who Chased the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Sarah Addison Allen

The Girl Who Chased the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Sarah Addison Allen's The Girl Who Chased the Moon, seventeen-year-old Emily Benedict moves to the enchanting Southern town of Mullaby to live with her grandfather after her mother's death. There, she navigates grief, school, and the town’s mysterious prejudice against her family, while forming an unexpected bond with Julia Winterson, who returns to Mullaby to manage her late father's business and escape her troubled past.

Fantastical

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Mysterious

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

66,546 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen weaves a charming tale of magical realism that delights many readers with its enchanting small-town setting and whimsical elements. However, some critics feel the character development is lacking and the plot predictable. Despite this, the novel's warmth and enchanting atmosphere make it an enjoyable read for fans of light fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl Who Chased the Moon?

A reader who would enjoy The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen likely appreciates whimsical, magical realism and heartwarming stories. Fans of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic or Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits will find similar themes of family mysteries, enchantment, and Southern charm captivating.

4.1

66,546 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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