The Things We Wish Were True
by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 20.9K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 290 pages.
About The Things We Wish Were True
In an idyllic small-town neighborhood, a near tragedy triggers a series of dark revelations.
From the outside, Sycamore Glen, North Carolina, might look like the perfect all-American neighborhood. But behind the white picket fences lies a web of secrets that reach from house to house.Up and down the streets, neighbors quietly bear the weight of their own pasts—until an accident at the community pool upsets the delicate equilibrium. And when tragic circumstances compel a woman to return to Sycamore Glen after years of self-imposed banishment, the tangle of the neighbors’ intertwined lives begins to unravel.During the course of a sweltering summer, long-buried secrets are revealed, and the neighbors learn that it’s impossible to really know those closest to us. But is it impossible to love and forgive them?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marybeth Mayhew Whalen |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 290 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,868 |
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What genre is The Things We Wish Were True?
The Things We Wish Were True is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Things We Wish Were True worth reading?
Based on 20.9K reader ratings, The Things We Wish Were True has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Things We Wish Were True?
The Things We Wish Were True has 290 pages.
Who wrote The Things We Wish Were True?
The Things We Wish Were True was written by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen. It was first published in 2016.
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