Rush Home Road
Rush Home Road
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Canada • 1970s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens follows the journey of a woman named Addy Shadd, who revisits her past while caring for a young girl named Sharla. Set in Ontario, Canada, the novel explores themes of family, resilience, and redemption, as Addy confronts her memories and uncovers long-held secrets.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
11,762 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lori Lansens' Rush Home Road is lauded for its rich storytelling and deep character development, centered on themes of redemption and resilience. Readers appreciate the poignant portrayal of intergenerational friendship. However, some critique the pacing as occasionally slow. Overall, it’s a moving exploration of the human spirit that resonates with many.
Who Should Read Rush Home Road?
Readers who enjoy Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens likely appreciate multi-generational family sagas and emotional journeys. Fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd or The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, which also explore deep character development and complex relationships, would find this novel appealing.
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Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens marked her debut as a novelist and showcased her ability to weave complex narratives centered on strong female characters.
Although primarily known for Rush Home Road, Lori Lansens has received acclaim on the international stage, and several of her works have been translated into multiple languages.
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Lansens has a screenwriting background, which she brings to her novels by incorporating cinematic elements that create vivid imagery and emotional depth in her storytelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Canada • 1970s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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