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Rescue

Anita Shreve
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Rescue

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Anita Shreve

Rescue

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

18,223 ratings

46%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rescue by Anita Shreve offers a compelling narrative with rich character development, focusing on themes of love, redemption, and personal struggle. While Shreve's prose is praised for its elegance and emotional depth, some readers find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, the novel delivers a poignant exploration of complex relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rescue?

A reader who enjoys Rescue by Anita Shreve likely appreciates emotionally charged narratives and complex family dynamics. They may also be drawn to titles like Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper or Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook, which offer profound explorations of love, commitment, and personal sacrifice.

3.7

18,223 ratings

46%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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