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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Harold Fry, #2)

Rachel Joyce
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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Harold Fry, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Rachel Joyce

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Harold Fry, #2)

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Britain • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce follows a woman's journey as she awaits a friend's visit in a hospice, reflecting on past memories and writing unsent letters. Through her perspective, themes of love, regret, and redemption are explored. The narrative delves into the intricate connections between people and their profound impact on each other's lives.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

41,443 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce is a poignant tale exploring themes of love, redemption, and memory. Critics praise its emotional depth and strong character development, but some feel the pacing drags. Overall, it's a touching companion to Joyce's previous work, enriching the story with Queenie's perspective.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy (Harold Fry, #2)?

A reader who would enjoy The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce is likely a fan of poignant, character-driven narratives. If you appreciated the emotional depth and journey of self-discovery in books like The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (also by Rachel Joyce) or A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, this book will resonate with you.

4.2

41,443 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Britain • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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