Cost
Cost
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Maine • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Roxana Robinson's Cost, a woman navigates personal struggles as she attempts to help her son cope with addiction. The story delves into themes of family dynamics, the challenges of substance abuse, and the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. It explores the complexities of healing and the resilience required to support a loved one.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
2,477 ratings
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Review Roundup
Cost by Roxana Robinson is praised for its incisive exploration of family dynamics and addiction. Robinson's prose is lauded for its detail and emotional depth. However, some critics find the pacing slow and the narrative heavy-handed at times. The novel's ability to provoke thought about complex personal and social issues is a noted strength.
Who Should Read Cost?
A reader who enjoys Cost by Roxana Robinson likely appreciates character-driven narratives exploring family dynamics and personal struggle. Fans of Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections or Anna Quindlen's Every Last One will find the emotional depth and complexity of relationships compelling.
2,477 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Maine • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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