Ask Again, Yes: A Novel
by Mary Beth Keane
Ask Again, Yes: A Novel by Mary Beth Keane holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 18.7K reader ratings. First published in 2019. The book spans 400 pages.
About Ask Again, Yes: A Novel
How much can a family forgive?
A profoundly moving novel about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the bond between their children, a tragedy that reverberates over four decades, the daily intimacies of marriage, and the power of forgiveness.
Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, two rookie cops in the NYPD, live next door to each other outside the city. What happens behind closed doors in both houses—the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne—sets the stage for the explosive events to come.
Ask Again, Yes is a deeply affecting exploration of the lifelong friendship and love that blossoms between Francis and Lena’s daughter, Kate, and Brian and Anne’s son, Peter. Luminous, heartbreaking, and redemptive, Ask Again, Yes reveals the way childhood memories change when viewed from the distance of adulthood—villains lose their menace and those who appeared innocent seem less so. Kate and Peter’s love story, while tested by echoes from the past, is marked by tenderness, generosity, and grace.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Beth Keane |
| Published | 2019 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,743 |
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What genre is Ask Again, Yes: A Novel?
Ask Again, Yes: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Ask Again, Yes: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 18.7K reader ratings, Ask Again, Yes: A Novel has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ask Again, Yes: A Novel?
Ask Again, Yes: A Novel has 400 pages.
Who wrote Ask Again, Yes: A Novel?
Ask Again, Yes: A Novel was written by Mary Beth Keane. It was first published in 2019.
What is the ISBN for Ask Again, Yes: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Ask Again, Yes: A Novel is 9781982106997.
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