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Midwinter Break

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Midwinter Break

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Midwinter Break

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amsterdam, Netherlands • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.6

8,389 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty offers a poignant exploration of an aging couple's complex relationship during a short holiday. Critics praise the nuanced character development and vivid prose that evoke empathy and contemplation. Some note the slower pace may not engage all readers. Overall, it's a reflective and honest portrayal of love and time's passage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Midwinter Break?

A reader who would enjoy Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty is likely attracted to introspective and character-driven narratives. Fans of Anne Tyler's The Accidental Tourist or Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending will appreciate its exploration of aging, marriage, and emotional nuance.

3.6

8,389 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amsterdam, Netherlands • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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