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Patty Jane's House of Curl

Lorna Landvik
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Patty Jane's House of Curl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Lorna Landvik

Patty Jane's House of Curl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Patty Jane's House of Curl by Lorna Landvik follows Patty Jane, a resilient woman who navigates life's challenges, including loss and motherhood, while creating a supportive beauty salon. The story intertwines humor and heart, showcasing the strength and camaraderie of women as they face life’s unpredictabilities together.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Bittersweet

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

10,577 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patty Jane's House of Curl by Lorna Landvik is praised for its engaging storytelling and well-drawn characters, with humor balancing its more serious themes of family and resilience. Some readers note a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues, but overall, the novel is celebrated for its warmth and charm, resonating especially with fans of character-driven narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Patty Jane's House of Curl?

A reader who enjoys Patty Jane's House of Curl would appreciate heartfelt, humorous tales with strong female bonds, akin to The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells and Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, focusing on resilience and community in mid-20th-century America.

4.1

10,577 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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