58 pages 1 hour read

Kristin Hannah

Night Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Night Road by Kristin Hannah, Lexi Baill, after a traumatic foster care experience, moves to Washington to live with her great aunt and befriends twins Mia and Zach Farraday. As they navigate high school, a tragic accident results in Mia's death, causing deep emotional turmoil and difficult decisions about love, forgiveness, and family for everyone involved. The novel discusses child abuse and drug addiction.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Night Road by Kristin Hannah is widely praised for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, effectively exploring themes of friendship, loss, and forgiveness. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist's resilience. However, some critics find the plot somewhat predictable and melodramatic. Overall, it’s a heartfelt read that resonates with many but may not appeal to those seeking subtlety.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night Road?

Readers who enjoy emotionally charged, character-driven narratives will appreciate Kristin Hannah's Night Road. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper and Nicholas Sparks' The Last Song will find the themes of family, tragedy, and resilience compelling. This novel is perfect for those who relish heartfelt stories with deep moral questions.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Relationships: Family

Relationships: Mothers

Identity: Race

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Romance

Drama / Tragedy