WISH
Worth buying if: You enjoy Barbara O'Connor's child-centered voice and emotional realism.
Skip it if: You expect plot-driven thrillers rather than introspective character study.
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Summary
In WISH, Barbara O'Connor tells a tender, character-driven tale about a young protagonist whose single wish shapes friendships, family tensions, and small-town reckonings in Square Fish's warm, incisive style.
Why this book now
With WISH appearing on New York Times bestseller lists, readers are reconnecting with O'Connor's humane storytelling and timely themes of belonging.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Barbara O'Connor's child-centered voice and emotional realism.
- You want a small-town coming-of-age premise driven by a single heartfelt wish.
- You expect plot-driven thrillers rather than introspective character study.
- You prefer adult literary fiction without middle-grade or YA sensibilities.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781250144058
Worth buying if: You enjoy Barbara O'Connor's child-centered voice and emotional realism.
Skip it if: You expect plot-driven thrillers rather than introspective character study.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
WISH reads like a short, immersive middle-grade/YA novel—likely an evening or two for most readers, with modest length and steady emotional payoff.
What stands out here
This Square Fish edition highlights O'Connor's contemporary portrait of childhood wishes and community, featuring the author's signature warmth and plainspoken empathy.
Best way to approach it
Approach WISH slowly to savor O'Connor's character moments: focus on the protagonist's relationships rather than expecting high-stakes plot twists.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9781250144058
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