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The Things We Do for Love

Kristin Hannah
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The Things We Do for Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Kristin Hannah

The Things We Do for Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

West End, Washington • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Things We Do for Love by Kristin Hannah follows a woman who, after a personal loss, returns to her hometown. She reunites with her family and makes life-changing connections while managing the family business. Themes of love, family, and personal growth are central to the narrative.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

83,801 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Things We Do for Love by Kristin Hannah is praised for its emotional depth and compelling narrative, with readers captivated by the strong characterization and heartfelt themes of family and love. However, some critics find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it is a poignant and engaging read that resonates with many but may not surprise seasoned readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Things We Do for Love?

Readers who relish emotional, character-driven stories like those in Kristin Hannah's The Things We Do for Love will appreciate tales of love, family, and sacrifice. Fans of Jodi Picoult's intricate narratives or Nicholas Sparks's poignant romances will find this novel deeply engaging and heartwarming.

4.3

83,801 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

West End, Washington • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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