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Not Without You

Harriet Evans
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Not Without You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Harriet Evans

Not Without You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

429

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Not Without You by Harriet Evans explores the intertwined lives of Sophie Leigh, a contemporary Hollywood actress, and Eve Noel, a 1950s star. The narrative spans different eras as Sophie uncovers secrets about Eve's mysterious disappearance, revealing the sacrifices and resilience of women in the film industry. The story highlights identity, ambition, and personal discovery.

Emotional

Nostalgic

Romantic

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,696 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Not Without You by Harriet Evans intertwines a multi-generational story, praised for its rich character development and emotional depth. Readers appreciate its engaging plot and vivid settings. However, some find its pacing uneven and narrative tangents distracting. Overall, it captivates with its exploration of love and identity across time.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Not Without You?

Fans of intricate family dramas and the allure of old Hollywood will relish Harriet Evans' Not Without You. Readers of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty will find similar appeal in its captivating plot and complex characters.

3.8

1,696 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

429

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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