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The Story Sisters

Alice Hoffman
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The Story Sisters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Alice Hoffman

The Story Sisters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman follows the lives of three sisters navigating complex family dynamics and personal struggles. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and redemption while examining the bonds that both connect and challenge the siblings as they face life's trials.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Emotional

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.1

19,201 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman has been praised for its lyrical prose and magical realism. Readers appreciate the deep exploration of family bonds and personal struggles. However, some critique the novel for its occasionally slow pace and complex plotlines that can be hard to follow. Overall, Hoffman's storytelling captivates with its emotional depth and rich character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Story Sisters?

Readers who enjoy The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman typically appreciate deeply woven family sagas with hints of magical realism. Fans of novels like Practical Magic by Hoffman or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, which blend the mystical with the emotional complexities of relationships, would likely find it engaging.

4.1

19,201 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Long Island, New York • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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