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The Mother's Promise

Sally Hepworth
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The Mother's Promise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Sally Hepworth

The Mother's Promise

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

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth explores the lives of Alice and her daughter Zoe, who faces social anxiety. When Alice is diagnosed with cancer, a support system forms around them, including a nurse and a social worker. The narrative highlights the strength of familial and emotional bonds during times of crisis.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

27,770 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth offers an emotional narrative focusing on family, illness, and resilience. Readers praise its compelling characters and evocative storytelling. However, some critics feel the plot is predictable and the secondary characters lack depth. Nonetheless, it's highly recommended for fans of heartfelt, domestic fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mother's Promise?

A reader who enjoys The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth is drawn to emotionally rich, character-driven stories that explore complex family dynamics and personal struggles. Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and Jodi Picoult's novels may find resonant themes of resilience, relationships, and the delicate balance of life's hardships.

4.3

27,770 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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