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The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes

Diane Chamberlain
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The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Diane Chamberlain

The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

522

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1970s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain follows CeeCee Wilkes, who becomes entangled in a kidnapping that changes her life forever. As years pass, her hidden past risks exposure, compelling her to confront secrets and lies while protecting loved ones.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

60,369 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Diane Chamberlain’s The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes captivates with its complex characters and emotional depth. Readers laud the novel's gripping plot and adept handling of difficult themes, noting its ability to evoke empathy. Some critics, however, highlight predictable twists and occasional melodrama. Overall, it remains a powerful, engaging read for fans of emotional drama.

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Who Should Read The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes?

Readers who enjoy gripping, emotional dramas with complex characters would love The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes. Fans of Jodi Picoult’s deeply personal moral dilemmas or Kristin Hannah’s heartfelt narratives will find Chamberlain’s storytelling compelling and relatable. Expect themes of identity, secrets, and redemption.

4.3

60,369 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

522

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1970s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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