Angel Falls
A Novel
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4.2 • 1.1K Ratings
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Publisher Description
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women comes “a tearjerker . . . about the triumphs of family” (Detroit Free Press).
When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and mother, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together and care for their grieving, frightened children. Doctors tell Liam not to expect a recovery, but he believes that love can accomplish what medical science cannot. Daily he sits at Mikaela’s bedside, telling her stories of the precious life they have built together, hoping against hope that she will wake up. But then he discovers evidence of his wife’s secret past: a first marriage to movie star Julian True.
Desperate to bring Mikaela back at any cost, Liam knows that he must turn to Julian for help. But will that choice cost Liam his wife, his family, and everything he holds dear? One of Kristin Hannah’s most moving novels, Angel Falls is a poignant and unforgettable portrait of marriage and commitment, of an ordinary man who dares to risk everything in the name of love.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Set amid the splendor of Washington State's North Cascade mountain range, Hannah's latest (after On Mystic Lake) borrows elements from soap opera, the silver screen and fairy tales to make a simple statement about the complications of love. Dr. Liam Campbell is devastated when his beloved wife, Mikaela, mother of two, suffers a horse-jumping injury that leaves her in a coma. His confusion escalates when he learns the identity of Mikaela's first husband: world-famous movie star Julian True. The biggest shock: True's is the only name she responds to. Liam senses that his Sleeping Beauty needs love to wake her up, but whose? Given the depth of his feelings for her, will he be brave enough to summon True for help, and so risk losing Mikaela forever in order to save her life? Scenes reminiscent of Kramer vs. Kramer occur where Liam tries to be mom to their nine-year-old son; the suds world takes over when Mikaela finally wakes, but with retrograde amnesia, thinking she's still married to True and with no memory of Liam; and It's a Wonderful Life brings the curtain down. In keeping with the popular convention of giving voice to spirituality, the novel employs religious overtones, which will please some readers while leaving others feeling molested by an angel. Mikaela and Liam are sweet characters, even relentlessly good ones, so many will find them likable even as they float smoothly toward an easy conclusion. 125,000 first printing.
Customer Reviews
Excellent.
As usual, exceptional writing, magical. This is my second KH novel and I cannot believe I just discovered her! It’s hard to follow The Women, which was brilliant on every level. I couldn’t put either down, but The Women was a phenomenal, compelling story that also taught interesting history.
I cannot wait to read the next book! Cheers!
Not a typical Kristin Hannah book
The story was slow-moving and drawn out. Characters were undeveloped and lacked depth. I wish I could have retuned it and gotten my money back. The only good thing about was that it was short so it didn’t waste too much of my time.
Not the best
Has some good moments, but to simplistic overall. This author is much better than this.