Little Mercies
by Heather Gudenkauf
Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 320 pages.
About Little Mercies
Veteran social worker Ellen Moore has seen the worst side of humanity; the vilest acts one person can commit against another. She is a fiercely dedicated children's advocate and a devoted mother and wife. But one blistering summer day, a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that Ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she holds dear, and trapping her between the gears of the system she works for.Meanwhile, ten-year-old Jenny Briard has been living with her well-meaning but irresponsible father since her mother left them, sleeping on friends' couches and moving in and out of cheap motels. When Jenny suddenly finds herself on her own, she is forced to survive with nothing but a few dollars and her street smarts. The last thing she wants is a social worker, but when Ellen's and Jenny's lives collide, little do they know just how much they can help one another.A powerful and emotionally charged tale about motherhood and justice, Little Mercies is a searing portrait of the tenuous grasp we have on the things we love the most, and of the ties that unexpectedly bring us together.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Heather Gudenkauf |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,268 |
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What genre is Little Mercies?
Little Mercies is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Little Mercies worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Little Mercies has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Little Mercies?
Little Mercies has 320 pages.
Who wrote Little Mercies?
Little Mercies was written by Heather Gudenkauf. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Little Mercies?
The ISBN-13 for Little Mercies is 9780778316340.0.
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