The Wren, the WrenThe Wren, the Wren
What it's about
A novel about the inheritance of trauma, wonder and love across three generations of women.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
You'll love it if you liked
Olive Kitteridge
Trespasses
The Turner HouseGood to know
It spans three generations.
By the numbers
- Readers11 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics25 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller4 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz51 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
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Is The Wren, the Wren worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Women's Prize for Fiction. It ranks #2,853 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Wren, the Wren about?
A novel about the inheritance of trauma, wonder and love across three generations of women.
How long does it take to read The Wren, the Wren?
About 7 hours (283 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Wren, the Wren?
If you liked it, try Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy or The Turner House by Angela Flournoy.