45 pages • 1 hour read
Fran LittlewoodAmazing Grace Adams
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Fran Littlewood's Amazing Grace Adams follows the 45-year-old protagonist, Grace Adams, over the course of a single day as she navigates North London to deliver a birthday cake to her estranged 16-year-old daughter, Lotte Kerr, amidst complex relationships with Lotte and her husband, Ben Kerr, while confronting traumatic past events and striving for reconciliation and personal renewal. Depiction of the death of a child, references to sexual assault, drug use, and mental health conditions.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood offers a heartfelt narrative filled with amusing and poignant moments. Reviews commend the well-developed, relatable protagonist and engaging storytelling. However, some critics feel the plot occasionally drags and relies on familiar tropes. Overall, it's a charming yet imperfect read that resonates emotionally.
Who Should Read Amazing Grace Adams?
Ideal for readers who relish poignant explorations of life’s turbulent middle years, Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood will captivate fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies and Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. This novel appeals to those who appreciate intricate character studies and deeply human narratives.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Mothers
Relationships: Daughters & Sons
British Literature
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction