60 pages • 2 hours read
Maggie ShipsteadGreat Circle
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
Maggie Shipstead’s Great Circle is widely praised for its ambitious scope and richly detailed narrative. Reviewers commend its intricate plotting and vivid character development, especially the portrayal of protagonist Marian. However, some find its length and pacing challenging. Overall, it's an engaging and immersive read with compelling historical depth.
Who Should Read Great Circle?
Readers who enjoy expansive, multi-generational sagas like All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah will be captivated by Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. Its blend of historical fiction, compelling characters, and rich, narrative depth appeals to those who appreciate intricately woven, atmospheric storytelling.
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