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The Weird Sisters

Eleanor Brown
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The Weird Sisters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Eleanor Brown

The Weird Sisters

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

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Barnwell, Ohio • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown follows three sisters who return to their childhood home to care for their ailing mother. The siblings, each struggling with personal issues, reconnect and confront their past and present challenges. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of sisterhood.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

48,795 ratings

46%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eleanor Brown's The Weird Sisters offers a compelling exploration of family dynamics and sisterhood, receiving praise for its engaging narrative and character depth. Critics appreciate the clever use of Shakespearean references and the well-developed relationships among the sisters. Some note that the pacing could be slow at times and certain plot points feel predictable. Overall, it's a rewarding read for those who enjoy rich character studies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Weird Sisters?

Fans of familial drama and literary references will enjoy The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. Readers drawn to complex sibling relationships and intricate storytelling, similar to those in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, will be captivated by Brown's Shakespeare-loving, bond-bound sisters.

3.7

48,795 ratings

46%

Loved it

38%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Barnwell, Ohio • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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