The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti
"The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley" is a gripping novel that explores the life of a rugged, hardened criminal named Samuel Hawley, who attempts to protect his daughter Loo from his violent past. The narrative alternates between the present, where Hawley and Loo are trying to settle down in Massachusetts, and the past, where the circumstances surrounding Hawley's twelve bullet wounds (each representing a "life") are revealed. Through their journey, the book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and survival.
The 7595th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- 120,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 32nd on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 1063rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)