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Jan 21, 2012

Meg ♥ rated it:

This is definitely a book I will be recommending to friends for a long time. Surprisingly, I hadn't heard anything about this book until I went to vote on the 2011 Goodreads polls a few months ago. This book was nominated for best book of 2011, and the cover instantly stood out to me, and I think it's very beautiful. I read the synopsis, and at first was hesitant, because the title, and synopsis seemed to give me the impression that the book would be very predictable. Definitely not the case.
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May 10, 2011

thewanderingjew rated it:

Mia and Lexi are best friends. Both girls are insecure. One comes from a charmed background and one from a background of neglect and poverty; a mother who was a druggie and an absent, unknown father. Mia has a twin brother. They are exceptionally close with the bond that only twins can share. This is their story.
It begins on the first day of a new High School for Lexi Baill. On that fateful day, she catches the eye of Zach Farraday, the future prom king, and befriends his opposite in social More...

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Feb 06, 2012

McKenzie rated it:

I knew as soon as I saw the cover that this was going to be classic chick-lit (I should mention that I'm reading this for my book club, not of my own volition), and I was pretty much right. One-dimensional characters, predictable plot twists, inane dialogue, atrocious metaphors and imagery, and emotionally manipulate to the point where I wondered if the author was hoping this will get made into a Lifetime movie. It hurts my soul to compare this to a literary novel about grief and loss (I recentl More...

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Jan 28, 2012

Diane rated it:

I have read others of Kristin Hannah's books, but this one was somewhat different then her others. I found it well written and the characters have a way of pulling at your heartstrings in this story.

This is a story of three young people that have formed a bond between them. One has come from a broken home and heroin mother that did not care about her. She has been in and out of foster homes till a great-Aunt takes her in and gives her a home. The other two are twin sister and bro More...

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Jan 22, 2012

Lisa rated it:

Night Road is a page turner and emotionally manipulative. In other words, good chick lit. It will reverberate with its themes of friendship, motherhood, and eternal romantic love. Lexi and Mia meet on the first day of high school and instantly become best friends. Two outsiders with so much to offer. Mia has a twin brother who happens to be gorgeous, confident, and popular. Mia has lived in his shadow always and depends on Zach to navigate the world for her. There's an instant and palpabl More...

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Jan 02, 2012

Northwestreader rated it:

This is not a genre that normally appeals to me. I won a set of these books for my book club so I read it. I have children who were in high school more or less at the same time the story took place, we live in Washington where the story is set, and the book jacket makes the story line sound interesting, so I start with the idea that the story will resonate with me.

I did read the whole book, every word of it. This book is akin to an after-school TV special: I could almost hear the More...

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Dec 29, 2011

Donna rated it:

It's been a long time since I've read a book that made me teary, or a book I couldn't put down. The author does an amazing job of pulling the heartstrings of the reader. I think she takes the neurotic personality of the
mother, Jude, a bit too far. I wanted to slap Jude over the head a few times. Several of the other characters left a lot to be desired. Mia and Zach are twins. Zach is the leader of the two, with Mia trailing behind as the weaker of the two. Mia is portrayed as a some More...

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Oct 19, 2011

Cindy rated it:

Lexi Baill, tossed from foster home to foster home, finally finds a permanent one with a great aunt who loves and cares for her despite the greater financial burden she brings.

Determined to live on the fringes of school, Lexi looks for another girl who is on the fringes to befriend. She finds Mia, the daughter of Jude, a mother who likes to be involved in every aspect of her children's lives. Despite her initial reservations about Lexi, due to her marred past and financial standing, More...

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Sep 12, 2011

Susy rated it:

Although I've only read 2 of Hannah's novels, I have put her in the pigeonhole of authors who I turn to when I need a quick, compelling read that I'm pretty sure will give me the emotional release I'm needing. So the combination of laryngitis & an inability to talk combined with the emotion of the 9/11 tenth anniversary events made for a perfect day to read this book. Yup, it can be read in a day. Hannah does her usual great job of setting a lush stage - wealthy, superficially happy family mi More...

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Sep 04, 2011

Kathleen rated it:

I have been an avid follower of Kristin Hannah. When this book appeared at my local library, I grabbed it tucking it away behind my Nancy Pearl recommendations, ready to roll it out and savor every page.
The opening pages, engaging as they were, sent out a huge warning...danger, danger...imminent tragedy, more than you can imagine, awaits. I read on and became immersed in a world I have lived in professionally and loved, working with adolescents as a teacher, school psychologist and princip More...

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Aug 15, 2011

Judith rated it:

There are many things I love about Kristin Hannah as a writer especially how she creates great stories with well-developed emotional characters that, as a reader, you are drawn to and sympathize/empathize with. This book is no exception... and even though I believe the last section of the book could have been done better I feel that this book is one of her best. The character of Lexi pulled me in from the start. The book is told from the point of view of Jude (mother of the twins Mia and Zach) a More...

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Aug 11, 2011

Jenny rated it:

I always look forward to Kristin Hannah's books. There's a level of comfort I get from them, or maybe it's the dependability that I will become ensconced in the warmth of yet another great story, the ultimate "take me away". Once again she did not disappoint as she brought the story of Night Road, one of grief and love, of freedom and choices, forgiveness, and the complexities of motherhood.

Night Road tells the story of Jude Farraday and her twin teenagers, Zach and Mia. They More...

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Aug 09, 2011

Katie rated it:

Ughhhhhhhhh, I had this review all typed out and then the site froze and deleted it, so this is gonna be the abbreviated version. So...this book came to me as a recommendation from my mom, who had picked it up from the library and just finished, although I'm not sure why she got it, perhaps she read another one of the author's books, I'm not too sure. When she gave it to me, she told me to just read it and not look at the book jacket, but I had to because I wanted to know if I'd like it of cours More...

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Aug 09, 2011

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Jul 19, 2011

Ashley rated it:

This book is all steak, but no sizzle. I missed the sizzle.

I read this book, start to finish, in one day. It was the type of story that a reader will undoubtably find hard to put down...you simply **need** to know what happens next. So, for the that reason alone, this book is a consumable read, and it won 4 stars. But, if it was worthy of an entire day's focus, why not 5? Here is why..

Good books, really, really good books make you *feel* for the characters. You fall i More...

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Jul 17, 2011

Sheila rated it:

A 14 yr old orphaned by her drug addict mother is finally connected with her grandmother's sister, Eva. She starts yet another new school. Lexi has been shunted around for years, living with numerous foster parents. She is reluctant to get attached to Eva although she seems to really care. On her first day of school, she meets a young girl, Mia, a loner, a twin with a popular brother, Zach. Mia has a low self confidence and her brother, Zach does his best to always include her with his friends. More...

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Jul 05, 2011

Michelle rated it:

For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children’s needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach—are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia’s best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable.

Jude does everything to keep her kids on track for college and out of harm’s way. It has a More...

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Jun 29, 2011

Kim rated it:

This book holds on to you & doesn't let go to the very end!

So, it's kinda Lifetime Movie-ish (including the cheese), but we all deserve an occasional escape. This is one of those stories that makes you happy for what you have because it can all turn in a matter of minutes.

The book description is very vague & I'm glad I didn't do too much research into the book before I started it. The surprise factor is what made the book for me. Looking at the vague description an More...

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Jun 26, 2011

Debbie rated it:

Another great (in my opinion) novel by Hannah. Even though this one is sold as an adult novel, I think the subject has enough cross-over interest that it could and should be listed as a young adult novel as well. It is told from the perspective of Lexie Baill and the life she has always wanted dreamed of once she meets the Farraday family. Jude (mom), Miles (dad), Zach and Mia are the perfect family in Lexie's eyes. Jude puts her kids needs above everything else in life...planning their live More...

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Jun 14, 2011

Ashley rated it:

So... I just finished this book two days ago and can not stop thinking about it. I am a mother to a fantastic almost 3 year old girl. I read this book every spare second that I had. The best book I have read in so long. I feel so emotional since reading this book. I know I don't have an 18 year old daughter but the description from Jude from the time she found out about the accident on was unlike any other I have ever read. I felt as though I was in that hospital room with them. I became More...

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Jun 06, 2011

Shannon rated it:

WOW. This is one of those books that you aren't ready to commit to read yet but sample the first chapter and 2 days later you're closing the back cover. All other books went on hold as I was gripped by this emotionally raw, tragic and captivating story of how one split second decision born of young innocence can change a life forever. It's about first love, heart-wrenching loss, forgiveness, redeptemption, motherhood, sacrifice...the list could go on and on. It was a deep and moving story that m More...

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May 30, 2011

Mmtimes4 rated it:

For a mother, life comes down to a series of choices.
To hold on…
To let go..
To forget…
To forgive…
Which road will you take?

For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children’s needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach—are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia’s best friend. Then More...

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May 22, 2011

Kelli rated it:

WOW, tragic. The first half of the book was a nice look into the life of a mother, her children, and the best friend/girlfriend with the terribly sad past. I kind of felt like a teenager reading it....it flowed, was decent writing, but I found myself relating to the teenagers more than the mom which was odd. I was annoyed with the way she was---OCD, overbearing, kind of naive, etc. I just could not picture myself in her spot, even though I am the mother of an 18 year old myself. Anyway, as More...

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May 18, 2011

Karen & Gerard rated it:

I loved Night Road by Kristin Hannah! This is such a heartbreaking story that delves into friendship, teenage drinking, family relationships, dealing with grief, love and forgiveness. Lexi is a very lonely but nice girl who grew up in foster care for most of her life. She becomes best friends with another lonely girl, Mia, who comes from a very good family. Lexi falls in love with Mia’s twin brother, Zach, the homecoming king. Mia’s parents, especially her mother, Jude, are thrilled Mia has More...

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May 15, 2011

Diane rated it:

This is a story of love, loss, grief and eventually redemption.

The Farradays are the family at the crux of the novel. There is Jude, the mom, Miles, the father and their twins, Zach and Mia. Lexie is the girl from school who befriends the social outcast, Mia, and eventually begins a relationship with Zach. Lexie becomes a part of the Farraday family which is great for her since she is a foster child, struggling to find a real home. Jude tries to control the entire family with her acti More...

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May 10, 2011

Harriet rated it:

If you love a good four-hankie page-turner, Night Road might be your kind of book. I had a hard time reading much of the story because the pages were so blurred by the tears I was shedding. I never put it down and read it entirely in one sitting.

KH has created a beautifully written tale of a family undergoing the most horrific tragedy possible. The reader, who is already totally committed to the story of these young people about to blossom into a perfect future (engineered by their More...

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May 04, 2011

Amy rated it:

The book was a bit predictable but I think what I found most difficult to see what Jude's behavior. She has a a beautiful family and home yet when her twin daughter Mia dies she completely loses sight of anyone else-- including her own family and new grandchild. She had such a set vision of what she wanted for Mia & her twin son that she isn't able to deal w/ things when her 'planned future' for her children doesn't work out as she'd wanted.

I didn't quite understand why Jude rel More...

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May 01, 2011

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Apr 26, 2011

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Apr 22, 2011

Lily rated it:

Night Road by Kristin Hannah

Review by Moirae the fates book reviews.

Jude Farraday is a happily married, stay-at-home mom who puts everyone’s needs above her own. Her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill enters their lives, no one is more supportive than Jude. A former foster child with a dark past, Lexi quickly becomes Mia’s best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable. But senior year of high school brin More...

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