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Once in Every Life

Kristin Hannah
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Once in Every Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Kristin Hannah

Once in Every Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Walla Walla, Washington • 1870s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah follows a modern-day woman who, after an accident, is transported back to the 19th century. She inhabits a stranger's life in rural America, facing new challenges and relationships. Through her journey, she discovers love, strength, and the power of second chances in unexpected circumstances.

Emotional

Romantic

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,564 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah showcases her talent for combining romance with elements of time travel and historical fiction. Reviewers praise the novel’s emotional depth and engaging narrative, though some find the plot predictable. The characters resonate well with readers, enhancing the story's appeal despite occasional pacing issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Once in Every Life?

A reader who enjoys Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah likely appreciates heartwarming historical romances with elements of time travel. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger and Outlander by Diana Gabaldon would find its blend of personal growth, love, and destiny compelling.

4.2

4,564 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Walla Walla, Washington • 1870s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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