While I Was Gone
by Sue Miller
While I Was Gone by Sue Miller holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 52.2K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 304 pages.
About While I Was Gone
Jo Becker has every reason to be content. She has three dynamic daughters, a loving marriage, and a rewarding career. But she feels a sense of unease. Then an old housemate reappears, sending Jo back to a distant past when she lived in a communal house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Drawn deeper into her memories of that fateful summer in 1968, Jo begins to obsess about the person she once was. As she is pulled farther from her present life, her husband, and her world, Jo struggles against becoming enveloped by her past and its dark secret.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Miller |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 52,244 |
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What genre is While I Was Gone?
While I Was Gone is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is While I Was Gone worth reading?
Based on 52.2K reader ratings, While I Was Gone has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is While I Was Gone?
While I Was Gone has 304 pages.
Who wrote While I Was Gone?
While I Was Gone was written by Sue Miller. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for While I Was Gone?
The ISBN-13 for While I Was Gone is 9780345443280.0.
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