Bittersweet
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
381
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore follows a college student named Mabel Dagmar who spends a summer with her wealthy friend, Ev Winslow, at the Winslow family's Vermont estate. As Mabel uncovers secrets about the family's privileged yet troubled past, she navigates themes of privilege, identity, and the complexities of friendship and belonging.
Mysterious
Dark
Bittersweet
Suspenseful
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Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore combines mystery and drama in a summer setting. Positively, readers appreciate the atmospheric writing and engaging plot twists. However, some criticize the novel for its pacing issues and characters they find stereotypical. Overall, it’s a compelling read with a mix of intrigue and social commentary.
A reader who enjoys Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore likely appreciates suspenseful, character-driven narratives with themes of privilege, secrets, and family drama. Fans of Donna Tartt's The Secret History or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies would find this novel compelling.
21,179 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
381
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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