Setting Free the Kites
Setting Free the Kites
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Small-town Maine • 1970s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Setting Free the Kites by Alex George is a novel set in 1970s Maine, where two teenagers, Robert Carter and Nathan Tilly, form a deep friendship. Through personal challenges and family tragedies, the narrative explores themes of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship as they navigate adolescence together.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
4,859 ratings
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Review Roundup
Setting Free the Kites by Alex George is praised for its emotional depth and rich character development. The friendship between the main characters is touching and authentic. However, some critics find the plot slightly predictable and felt the pacing lagged in parts. Overall, it is a heartfelt exploration of grief, friendship, and healing.
Who Should Read Setting Free the Kites?
Readers who enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age stories with themes of friendship and loss will appreciate Setting Free the Kites by Alex George. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower will also find resonance in its tender exploration of adolescence.
4,859 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Small-town Maine • 1970s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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