Plot Summary

You Never Can Tell

Kathleen Eagle
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You Never Can Tell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

Book Brief

Kathleen Eagle

You Never Can Tell

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Dakota • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In You Never Can Tell, a reclusive Lakota Sioux man named Kole Kills Crow, once an iconic activist, is approached by Manhattan journalist Heather Reardon, who hopes to tell his true story and restore his reputation. As they navigate complex emotions and the challenges of activism, the two form a deep connection while working to gather support for Native American rights, eventually uncovering a dangerous conspiracy and striving to clear Kole's name. The book contains scenes involving wrongful imprisonment, violence, and sensitive historical injustices against Indigenous peoples.

Romantic

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

245 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for You Never Can Tell by Kathleen Eagle highlight strong character development and emotional depth, particularly the cultural exploration and romantic elements. Some readers find the pacing uneven and plot predictable. Overall, it's praised for heartfelt storytelling and rich, engaging characters, despite minor narrative drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You Never Can Tell?

Readers who enjoy contemporary romance with cultural nuances will love You Never Can Tell by Kathleen Eagle. Fans of diverse, character-driven stories like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or Rainwater by Sandra Brown will find this novel captivating. The book caters to those who appreciate depth in romantic plots and strong, relatable characters.

3.8

245 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Dakota • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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