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Sweet Sorrow

David Nicholls
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Sweet Sorrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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David Nicholls

Sweet Sorrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1990s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls, a young individual is navigating the emotional complexities of first love during a transformative summer. Participating in an amateur dramatic production, they encounter challenges, friendships, and self-discovery. The novel explores themes of love, growth, and the bittersweet nature of change, set against a backdrop of Shakespearean influences.

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Romantic

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,116 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Nicholls' Sweet Sorrow is lauded for its nostalgic and heartfelt portrayal of first love, vividly capturing the awkwardness and beauty of adolescence. Critics commend Nicholls' engaging prose and emotional depth. Some suggest the plot is predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, the novel resonates with those who appreciate a touching, coming-of-age story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sweet Sorrow?

A reader who enjoys Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls would likely appreciate coming-of-age tales filled with nostalgia, romance, and humor. Fans of One Day by Nicholls and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky will connect with its poignant exploration of first love and self-discovery.

4.0

27,116 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1990s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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