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Such Kindness

Andre Dubus III
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Such Kindness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Andre Dubus III

Such Kindness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,836 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Andre Dubus III's Such Kindness is praised for its compelling portrayal of the human struggle and resilience. Critics appreciate the depth of character development and the emotional narrative. However, some feel the pacing is uneven at times. Overall, the novel is lauded for its insightful exploration of kindness amid adversity.

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Who Should Read Such Kindness?

A reader who appreciates gritty, compassionate narratives about resilience and redemption would enjoy Andre Dubus III's Such Kindness. Comparable to The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, it appeals to those who value deeply human stories and complex, flawed characters.

4.1

3,836 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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