Book That Matters Most (Hood)

Book Reviews
Hood’s novel is rich with pleasures, and will no doubt launch a thousand book club discussions.
USA Today


Hood examines the push and pull between mothers and grown children and the transformative power of fiction.
People


Great novelists can envelop you in relatable plot lines that make you feel like you’re part of the story. That’s what Ann Hood, author of the much beloved The Knitting Circle, does in her latest.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune


[A] moving, intricate story about loss, healing, and the value of critical thinking.... This is a gripping, multifaceted novel about recovering from different kinds of loss and the healing that comes from a powerful story.
Publishers Weekly


While some [readers] might become intrigued..., they also deserve a more developed, sharpened plot than this far-fetched, somewhat preposterous novel provides.... [S]ure to divide readers—between those who are captivated and those who desire a more detailed story line. —Andrea Tarr, Corona P.L., CA
Library Journal

Hood...has a knack for dramatic revelation...because she is so skilled at knowing what to leave out. Whether or not they think of themselves as bookish, readers of all stripes will enjoy cycling through these characters' lives and discovering their shared, mysterious past.
Kirkus Reviews