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The Sweet Gum Tree

Katherine Allred
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The Sweet Gum Tree

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

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Katherine Allred

The Sweet Gum Tree

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

301

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alabama • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred follows a woman's journey of love and self-discovery from childhood through adulthood in a small Southern town. Through her relationships and personal growth, the protagonist navigates complex emotions and community ties, revealing the impact of love and life's choices on her path to finding her true self.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

33,903 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred has garnered praise for its emotionally engaging storyline and well-developed characters that draw readers into a compelling narrative of love and loss. Some critiques include a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's celebrated for its heartwarming and nostalgic appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sweet Gum Tree?

Fans of heartfelt Southern fiction will savor The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred. Readers who enjoy deeply emotional stories with complex characters, reminiscent of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks or Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, will find themselves engrossed in this touching tale of love and redemption.

4.4

33,903 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

301

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alabama • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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