by Ann Patchett
First published 2007
Blythe flees her abusive husband in the dead of night, backpack in hand. Desperate to escape, she takes refuge at a remote motel run by an elderly couple. As they offer her shelter, Blythe is forced to confront the demons of her past and the truths she's been running from. In this story of found family and the courage to start anew, Blythe discovers that the most meaningful connections can be forged in the most unexpected circumstances.
Genres: domestic-fiction, abuse, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, fresh-start
Setting: Remote Motel
Period: Contemporary
304 pages · Paperback · Harper
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence