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The Last House on the Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Diane Chamberlain

The Last House on the Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain weaves together two timelines: in 1965, a young college student, Ellie, volunteers to register Black voters in North Carolina amid intense racism, while in 2010, widow Kayla faces unsettling threats moving into her new home, leading both women to unveil buried secrets in their interconnected pasts. The novel discusses racism, violence, suicide, and miscarriage.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

66,657 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain receives praise for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, effectively blending historical and contemporary timelines. Some readers found the pacing uneven and the dual timelines occasionally confusing. However, many appreciated the emotional depth and intricate storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last House on the Street?

Readers who enjoy the intricate narratives and emotional depth of Diane Chamberlain's The Last House on the Street will appreciate this book. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Delia Owens's Where the Crawdads Sing will find the intertwining past and present stories, with themes of loss, resilience, and justice, captivating.

4.4

66,657 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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