Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1970s
2000
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Home Before Dark, Sue Ellen Bridgers presents a poignant narrative centered on a teenager who moves with her family to a small town. As she navigates new challenges, the protagonist grapples with themes of belonging, family dynamics, and personal growth. The story delicately explores the complexities of adolescence and the journey toward self-discovery.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
69 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Home Before Dark by Sue Ellen Bridgers is praised for its evocative depiction of Southern life and the nuanced development of its protagonist's journey to self-discovery. Readers appreciate the rich, atmospheric writing style, although some find the pacing uneven. The novel succeeds in capturing the intricacies of family bonds and adolescent challenges.
Who Should Read Home Before Dark?
Readers who enjoy Home Before Dark by Sue Ellen Bridgers are typically drawn to coming-of-age stories with emotional depth. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, who appreciate complex characters and themes of growth and social challenges, may find this novel appealing.
69 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
176
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1970s
2000
YA
12-18 years
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