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To Have and to Hold

Jane Green
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To Have and to Hold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

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Jane Green

To Have and to Hold

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

To Have and to Hold by Jane Green explores the journey of Alice, who relocates from England to Connecticut with her unfaithful husband, Joe. The story follows Alice's emotional growth as she navigates through marital challenges, self-discovery, and personal transformation.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,437 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jane Green's To Have and to Hold explores themes of identity and infidelity with engaging, relatable characters. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of personal struggles. However, some criticize the predictability of the plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read To Have and to Hold?

Readers of To Have and to Hold by Jane Green would appreciate relatable, character-driven narratives exploring love, relationships, and personal growth. Fans of Elin Hilderbrand's The Blue Bistro or Jennifer Weiner's Good in Bed will find Green's storytelling engaging and emotionally resonant.

3.9

26,437 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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