Between Sisters

ByKristin Hannah

Release Date: 2003-04-15
Genre: Fiction & Literature

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 2,140 Ratings

Description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The renowned author of The Women vividly explores the intricate bonds of sisterhood and family.

“[Kristin] Hannah [brings] snap and a lot of warmth to a familiar lesson: that contentment comes from accepting each other’s flaws.”—People

Years ago, Meghann Dontess made a terrible choice that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a highly successful attorney who doesn’t believe in intimacy—until she meets the one man who can change her mind. Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her strong-willed older sister. Reunited after more than two decades apart, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.

Tender, funny, bittersweet, and moving, Between Sisters skillfully explores the profound joys and sorrows shared by sisters, the mistakes made in the name of love, and the promise of redemption—all beautifully told by acclaimed author Kristin Hannah.

“Enormously entertaining . . . Hannah has a nice ear for dialogue and a knack for getting the reader inside the characters’ heads.”—The Seattle Times

“Hannah writes of love with compassion and conviction.”—Luanne Rice

Reviews

You know what’s going to happen immediately
3
By The Best Book
So cheesy and predictable . Read the first few chapters and skip to the epilogue
Waste of time .
Heartwarming
5
By Namaste#7677
A great read from start to finish. It was a page-turner for sure, and evoked a wide range of emotions. I have read many of Kristin Hannah’s books. They never disappoint.
Unlivable characters
1
By cbeth19
I didn’t like this book because the characters were so unlivable. Hard to care about why they were so messed up
Absorbing
5
By texad Maddie
Read this story eagerly to see what would happen next. The growth of the characters was a good thing to experience, especially Meg and Joe.
Between Sisters
5
By Lynn Davenport
This is the best book by Kristin Hannah that I’ve read!
Loved!
5
By ggberk
So engaging, I couldn’t put it down.
Between Sisters
5
By Someone had a great idea!
I held onto this book for about a year before jumping in and reading it! I just finished and want Kristan Hannah to know how very much I enjoyed everything about this book! I enjoy the easy style of her writing, not too many characters, not too wordy or too many storylines at one time! I bought this particular book because of the title! Growing up I shared a bedroom with one of my sisters, We were three years apart and looked like twins. We were also the only blondes in our rather large family! My sweet sister became very ill during her first year of high school and my last year! Unfortunately, she only survived long enough to graduate!! Two months later she died!!! It was incredible how much I identified with how each of the characters reacted and dealt with her illness and possible death!!! Miss Hannah did a wonderful job and I thank her for being brave enough to write such a thoughtful book 💞
Predictable
2
By I'm new at this
Northwestern literary version of a Hallmark movie. So many unrealistic things in this book, (like peoples’ assumptions, a 6yr old’s behavior and speech) it was a real disappointment after her other stories.
Brilliantly written and heart wrenching
5
By KC Rainbird tunes
Beautiful story about the most difficult topics , death and loss and its after effects on each family member
Slow start
4
By IreeneG
Took a while to get in to the story. But after the first half it picked up, and many tears were shed!