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Bittersweet

Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
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Bittersweet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Miranda Beverly-Whittemore

Bittersweet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.6

21,179 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bittersweet?

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.

3.6

21,179 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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