(Harper, 336 pp.)
Ann Patchett’s latest novel – her most autobiographical to date – weaves a wry but compassionate tale of stepsiblings forced to become family. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Commonwealth" here.
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15 best fiction titles of 2016
The 15 fiction titles listed here are the ones the Monitor’s book critics most hope you will not miss. So for the holidays and beyond: Happy reading!
7. 'Commonwealth,' by Ann Patchett
