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Count the Ways

Joyce Maynard
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Count the Ways

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Joyce Maynard

Count the Ways

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 1970s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard follows a woman navigating life, relationships, and personal challenges over decades. It explores themes of love, family, forgiveness, and resilience. The narrative spans the protagonist's experiences as she reflects on past choices and their impact on her present and future, portraying a deeply personal journey of growth and understanding.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

24,799 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard is lauded for its evocative and intimate portrayal of family dynamics over several decades. Critics praise Maynard's skillful character development and emotional depth. However, some note the plot occasionally meanders, which can impact pacing. Overall, the novel is a poignant exploration of resilience and love amidst life's challenges.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Count the Ways?

Readers who cherish The Dutch House by Ann Patchett or The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin will enjoy Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard. This novel appeals to those drawn to emotionally resonant family sagas exploring love, loss, and resilience with richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling.

4.3

24,799 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Hampshire • 1970s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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