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The Violets of March

Sarah Jio
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The Violets of March

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Sarah Jio

The Violets of March

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bainbridge Island, Washington • 1940s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Violets of March by Sarah Jio follows a heartbroken writer who retreats to Bainbridge Island. There, she discovers a diary from the 1940s that reveals long-buried secrets. As she reads, the lines between past and present blur, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

28,196 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Jio's The Violets of March is often praised for its engaging and evocative storytelling, seamlessly blending past and present. Readers appreciate its vivid setting and complex, interwoven narratives. However, some critics find the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a compelling read with a mixture of romance and mystery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Violets of March?

Readers who enjoy The Violets of March by Sarah Jio often appreciate poignant, heartwarming stories blended with historical and romantic elements. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden will likely find this novel captivating due to its themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.

4.0

28,196 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bainbridge Island, Washington • 1940s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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