Dr Julia Cates is a Los Angeles child psychiatrist whose career collapses after a high-profile case ends badly. She retreats to her hometown of Hope's Fall in Oregon, where her sister Ruby is police chief. There, a wild child of about six, found alone in the forest and unable to speak, becomes her next patient. Julia works to coax her out of silence, while the town's media attention and personal fallout press in on her, including the question of whether she can trust her own judgment again. Kristin Hannah builds the novel around sisters, a damaged child and a chance for redemption in the work Julia does best.
It appeals to readers who like emotional family dramas with a strong female lead and a small-town setting. If you enjoy stories about trust, second chances and the bond between siblings, this is a warm, accessible read.
Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
