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Torch

Cheryl Strayed
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Torch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Cheryl Strayed

Torch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Cheryl Strayed's novel Torch explores the impact of a family member's illness and death on a mother, her children, and their tight-knit community. The story delves into themes of grief, love, and resilience, portraying how each individual navigates the profound changes and emotional upheavals that follow their loss.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Contemplative

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.9

9,603 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Torch by Cheryl Strayed offers a poignant exploration of grief and human resilience. Critics praise its raw emotion and authentic character development, reflecting Strayed's gift for capturing the intricacies of loss. Some note that the narrative might feel slow at times. Overall, it balances heartbreak with hope, resonating deeply with readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Torch?

Readers who relish poignant, character-driven narratives akin to The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold or The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen will find Torch by Cheryl Strayed compelling. Ideal for those who appreciate explorations of family dynamics, grief, and resilience through rich, emotive prose.

3.9

9,603 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • 1990s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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