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The House by the River

Lena Manta, Gail Holst-Warhaft
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The House by the River

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Lena Manta, Gail Holst-Warhaft

The House by the River

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

545

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Greece • 20th Century

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The House by the River by Lena Manta and Gail Holst-Warhaft follows five sisters who explore their personal dreams and hardships. The story unfolds around their family home by a river, illustrating themes of love, resilience, and the bonds that shape their lives.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

43,454 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The House by the River by Lena Manta and Gail Holst-Warhaft offers an engaging tale with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters. Praised for its emotional depth and storytelling, some readers found the pacing slow at times. Overall, it's a compelling read with a mix of strengths and minor drawbacks, suitable for fans of evocative, character-driven narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The House by the River?

Readers who enjoy The House by the River by Lena Manta and Gail Holst-Warhaft will likely appreciate sweeping family sagas such as Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale. This novel appeals to those who relish multi-generational stories with deep emotional resonance.

4.1

43,454 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

545

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Greece • 20th Century

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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