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Once in Every Life

  • 1992 first published
  • 507 pages
  • ★ 4.2 (4 ratings)
  • 2 editions

Once in Every Life is a 1992 historical romance novel by Kristin Hannah. The story is set in San Juan Island, in 1875. It features American Civil War soldiers. It deals with deafness, PTSD, Self-confidence and Unity.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 42 more have it on their want-to-read list.

It runs to roughly 507 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Once in Every Life

Kristin Hannah's book, 'Once in Every Life' reflects her ability to write with sensitivity and a stylish ease. Readers will be drawn into the lives of her characters as well as be able to clearly envisage the beautiful setting of the San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest. The crossover from the modern era to the historical past is handled seamlessly in this memorable account of one troubled family's life. It demonstrates how love, understanding, patience and empathy can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in order to establish a solid family unit.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • San Juan Island

Era

  • 1875

Characters

  • American Civil War soldiers

Subjects

  • Deafness
  • PTSD
  • Self-confidence
  • Unity
  • Historical romance

Quick answers

Who wrote Once in Every Life?

Once in Every Life was written by Kristin Hannah and first published in 1992.

What genre is Once in Every Life?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is Once in Every Life?

The median edition has 507 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Once in Every Life?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Duke and I, Atonement and The Notebook.

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