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Daybreak

Belva Plain
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Daybreak

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

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Belva Plain

Daybreak

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Daybreak by Belva Plain, individuals grapple with past decisions and family secrets. The narrative unfolds through intertwined lives, revealing complex relationships and emotional upheavals. As characters face truth and reconciliation, they confront themes of identity, love, and forgiveness. The story explores personal growth amid life's inevitable challenges, with deep introspection at its core.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,634 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daybreak by Belva Plain is praised for its compelling narrative and rich character development, delving into themes of family and identity. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and Plain's ability to weave complex relationships. Criticisms include some predictable plot elements and pacing issues. Overall, it is a heartfelt and engaging read that resonates with fans of family sagas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daybreak?

A reader who enjoys Daybreak by Belva Plain is likely drawn to family sagas and emotional depth. They appreciate intricate storytelling with themes of adoption and identity. Similar readers might also enjoy Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance or Danielle Steel’s Family Album for their rich, character-driven narratives.

4.2

2,634 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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