Great Circle: A Novel (Man Booker Prize Finalist)

Maggie Shipstead Great Circle: A Novel Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.4 by 15,789 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Beautiful parallel storylines
  • Detailed character development
  • Historical truth integration
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Fascinating personalities
  • Rewarding intricate plot
  • Strong, vivid, memorable characters
  • Epic and startling tale

Cons from Reviews

  • Slow start
  • Lengthy sections
  • Unnecessary sex scenes
  • Thin character development for Hadley
  • Somewhat wordy
  • Melancholy tone
  • Dragged at times

Notable Features

Man Booker Finalist
Literary Saga
Historical Fiction
Women's Fiction
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