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We Own the Sky

Luke Allnutt
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We Own the Sky

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Luke Allnutt

We Own the Sky

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

We Own the Sky by Luke Allnutt is a poignant narrative about a person's journey through grief and hope. It follows the story of a father dealing with his child's illness, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. The book captures the emotional complexities of facing life's most challenging moments.

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,414 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We Own the Sky by Luke Allnutt is praised for its emotional depth and compelling narrative, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. Critics commend Allnutt's honest portrayal of grief and parenthood. However, some feel the plot can be predictable and the pacing uneven. Despite this, it remains a heartfelt journey that resonates with readers seeking emotional authenticity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Own the Sky?

A reader who appreciates emotional narratives and stories of resilience would enjoy Luke Allnutt's We Own the Sky. Fans of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper or Jojo Moyes' Me Before You—with their focus on familial bonds and overcoming adversity—would find similar themes of love and loss compelling.

4.2

6,414 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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