Magic Hour

By Kristin Hannah

Magic Hour - Kristin Hannah
  • Release Date: 2006-02-28
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 3,740 Ratings

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.
 
In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
 
Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself.
 
“One of [Kristin Hannah’s] most compelling and riveting novels.”—Booklist

Reviews

  • Cute story. Juvenile writing.

    2
    By LadyLiberté
    The story was nice, albeit a bit cheesy, but the writing was juvenile. It felt like a YA novel meets a Hallmark movie. This is my first read of Kristin Hannah’s, and others have praised The Nightingale, so I still think I’ll give that one a shot. Magic Hour does appear to be one of her earlier works, so hopefully her writing style evolved.
  • Simply remarkable

    5
    By kassnels
    I can’t even describe how this book made me feel. Kristin Hannah is a genius in her ability to paint the characters in such a way that you have no choice but to invest all of your emotion in their stories. I couldn’t put this book down and I just finished it bawling as I usually do with each of her books. Well done Kristin Hannah.
  • Magic Hour

    5
    By Katmegames
    I don’t remember ever being so moved by a book. This one kept me up way past my bedtime.
  • Such a good story. George is the real hero in my opinion.

    5
    By jodi c in phx
    So good. I couldn’t put it down. George is the selfless hero in the end.
  • Interesting Plot

    5
    By Noahgoslowah
    This book is about two strong sisters who reunite with each other to help a foundling child.
  • Couldn’t Put it Down

    5
    By i like rbi
    Can’t remember the last time I read a book like this. Could be my favorite I’ve read! Lots of tears. Love, love!
  • Incredible!

    5
    By Tigerfire990
    Could not stop reading!! Best story I’ve read in a VERY long time!!
  • Really unique and su good

    5
    By Reader Girl Tiff
    Loved this one. Maybe my favorite by her.
  • Magic Hour

    5
    By Austintravis65
    Another great book by Kristen Hannah! DBTex
  • Read it. You won’t be sorry.

    5
    By Seattle therapist
    This story was gripping. I couldn’t put it down. A true story of love and belonging!