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Always the Last to Know

Kristan Higgins
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Always the Last to Know

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Kristan Higgins

Always the Last to Know

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Kristan Higgins' Always the Last to Know, two sisters confront family secrets as their parents face a crisis. Through alternating perspectives, they navigate personal challenges, relationships, and family dynamics. The story explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the complexities of family life.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

19,904 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristan Higgins' Always the Last to Know receives praise for its emotional depth and relatable characters, capturing family dynamics and personal growth. Readers appreciate the blend of humor and poignant moments. Some find the narrative pace slow and the multiple perspectives occasionally confusing. Overall, it's a well-crafted exploration of resilience and relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Always the Last to Know?

Readers who enjoy family dramas with humor and heart will love Kristan Higgins' Always the Last to Know. Fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies or Jojo Moyes' Me Before You will appreciate the emotional depth and character-driven storytelling that explores relationships, secrets, and personal growth with warmth and wit.

4.2

19,904 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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