Two by TwoTwo by Two
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What it's about
Russell Green has it all: a loving family, a successful career and a beautiful house. But cracks begin to appear, and suddenly the life he took for granted is turned upside down. Caring for his young daughter alone while trying to start his own business, Russ must find a way forward.
Why it's worth reading
It was one of the ten best-selling books of 2016 and spent 28 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Safe Haven
The Notebook
Every BreathGood to know
It's a family story more than a romance. It's emotional.
By the numbers
- Readers48 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller48 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 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.
Where it ranks
- #130 of the 233 romances we rank
- #904 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1669 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Two by Two worth reading?
Yes. It was one of the ten best-selling books of 2016 and spent 28 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #1,669 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Two by Two about?
Russell Green has it all: a loving family, a successful career and a beautiful house. But cracks begin to appear, and suddenly the life he took for granted is turned upside down. Caring for his young daughter alone while trying to start his own business, Russ must find a way forward.
How long does it take to read Two by Two?
About 13 hours (513 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Two by Two?
If you liked it, try Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks or Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks.