Between Sisters: A Novel (Random House Reader's Circle)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The renowned author of The Women vividly explores the intricate bonds of sisterhood and family.
“[Kristin] Hannah [brings] snap and a lot of warmth to a familiar lesson: that contentment comes from accepting each other’s flaws.”—People
Years ago, Meghann Dontess made a terrible choice that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a highly successful attorney who doesn’t believe in intimacy—until she meets the one man who can change her mind. Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her strong-willed older sister. Reunited after more than two decades apart, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Tender, funny, bittersweet, and moving, Between Sisters skillfully explores the profound joys and sorrows shared by sisters, the mistakes made in the name of love, and the promise of redemption—all beautifully told by acclaimed author Kristin Hannah.
“Enormously entertaining . . . Hannah has a nice ear for dialogue and a knack for getting the reader inside the characters’ heads.”—The Seattle Times
“Hannah writes of love with compassion and conviction.”—Luanne Rice
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Community Reviews
This was a much more contemporary read than Hannah’s usual historical fiction, so at times it didn’t quite feel like the Kristin Hannah I know and love. But it still had those heart-wrenching moments she manages to deliver every time; she really does know how to pull at your emotions!
I enjoyed this story and really loved some of the characters. It was also wittier than I expected, which I loved, and it brought some lovely lighter moments to the story.
A few parts felt a little drawn out for me, while other sections left me wanting a bit more depth. I think if some of those areas had been developed a little further, I might have connected with the story more emotionally.
That being said, I still really enjoyed my time with it. It had warmth, humour and plenty of heart, even if it didn’t quite reach the heights of my favourite Kristin Hannah books.
If you love Kristin Hannah mainly for her historical fiction, I’d probably recommend picking up one of her other books first. Winter Garden and The Four Winds are two I’d definitely recommend. ❤️
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