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The Almost Moon

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Fiction Fiction

by Alice Sebold

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2.67 (28.3K ratings)
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description 295 pages

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold holds a below average rating of 2.67 out of 5, based on 28.3K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 295 pages.

About The Almost Moon

A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky.For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmatic father, to her husband and now grown children. When she finally crosses a terrible boundary, her life comes rushing in at her in a way she never could have imagined. Unfolding over the next twenty-four hours, this searing, fast-paced novel explores the complex ties between mothers and daughters, wives and lovers, the meaning of devotion, and the line between love and hate. It is a challenging, moving, gripping story, written with the fluidity and strength of voice that only Alice Sebold can bring to the page.

Detail Value
Author Alice Sebold
Published 2007
Pages 295
Genres Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 2.67 / 5.00
Total Ratings 28,299

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

2.7
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28.3K ratings
With a rating of 2.67, The Almost Moon is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

2.67
This Book
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Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Almost Moon?

The Almost Moon is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is The Almost Moon worth reading?

Based on 28.3K reader ratings, The Almost Moon has an average score of 2.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Below Average."

How many pages is The Almost Moon?

The Almost Moon has 295 pages.

Who wrote The Almost Moon?

The Almost Moon was written by Alice Sebold. It was first published in 2007.

What is the ISBN for The Almost Moon?

The ISBN-13 for The Almost Moon is 9780316677460.0.

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