Little Mercies
Little Mercies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Iowa • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf follows a seasoned social worker named Ellen Moore as she faces an unexpected personal crisis that parallels her professional life. Simultaneously, a young girl named Jenny finds herself alone and struggling to survive. The story explores themes of empathy, resilience, and the connections formed through unforeseen challenges.
Emotional
Suspenseful
Challenging
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
21,551 ratings
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Review Roundup
Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf is praised for its emotional depth and compelling narrative, effectively capturing the struggle of a mother facing a life-altering mistake. The characters are well-developed, garnering empathy. Some find the plot predictable, though, and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's acclaimed for its heartfelt examination of resilience and forgiveness.
Who Should Read Little Mercies?
Readers who enjoyed The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold may appreciate Little Mercies. They seek emotionally gripping narratives with themes of family, resilience, and redemption, exploring the moral complexities and emotional struggles of everyday life.
21,551 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Iowa • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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