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Marianne Cronin

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

Marianne CroninFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Marianne Cronin

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Glasgow, Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Published in 2021, Marianne Cronin’s The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot is an adult realistic fiction novel. Two women with terminal conditions—17-year-old Lenni and 83-year-old Margot—become close friends and decide to create 100 paintings, one for each year of their lives. The novel won an Alex Award in 2022 and explores themes of friendship, stories, and forgiveness. The story alternates between Lenni’s and Margot’s viewpoints and uses flashbacks to explore their memories. The book references alcohol addiction, animal abuse, and anti-gay language.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

123,373 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin is warmly received for its poignant storytelling and unique character dynamics. Critics praise the emotional depth and charm of the intergenerational friendship. Some find the narrative occasionally melodramatic, but overall, it's lauded for its heartwarming and thoughtful exploration of life and mortality.

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Who Should Read The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot?

Readers who relish heartfelt, character-driven narratives like The Fault in Our Stars by John Green or A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman will find joy in The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin. This novel weaves humor and poignancy, appealing to those who appreciate life-affirming tales and the exploration of unconventional friendships.

4.4

123,373 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Glasgow, Scotland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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