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The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley

Hannah Tinti
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The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Hannah Tinti

The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley

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

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Olympia, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti follows Samuel Hawley, a man with a criminal past, and his teenage daughter, Loo, as they attempt to settle in the town of Olympus, Massachusetts. As Loo struggles to fit in at school and grapples with questions about her mother's mysterious death, Samuel's history threatens to disrupt their quest for a normal life. This novel includes gun violence, trauma, and themes of loss.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

19,969 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Hannah Tinti's The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley explores themes of redemption and father-daughter relationships through vivid prose and complex characters. Critics praise the novel for its suspenseful narrative and emotional depth. However, some note a slower pace in parts. Overall, it's a compelling read that balances action with poignant storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley?

A reader with a penchant for richly layered narratives, where suspense meets emotional depth, will enjoy The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. Fans of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens will find similar intrigue and heartfelt character exploration.

4.0

19,969 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Olympia, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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