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Wellness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Nathan Hill

Wellness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Wellness by Nathan Hill, Jack and Elizabeth, a couple from the 1990s Chicago art scene, struggle with their faltering marriage and disconnection two decades later. As they navigate parenthood, career challenges, and their past traumas, their story alternates between key moments in their shared and individual histories, reflecting on how past experiences shape their present lives and relationships. Topics include infidelity, parental neglect, and unresolved familial grief.

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

57,503 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nathan Hill's Wellness is widely appreciated for its intricate narrative and deeply developed characters, blending humor and pathos effectively. Critics praise Hill's insightful exploration of contemporary relationships and societal challenges. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally meandering. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking and engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wellness?

Readers who relish character-driven narratives about modern relationships will adore Nathan Hill's Wellness. With its nuanced exploration of marriage and personal growth, it appeals to fans of Jonathan Franzen's Freedom or Meg Wolitzer's The Interestings. Ideal for those seeking introspective and emotionally rich storytelling.

4.1

57,503 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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