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The Runaway Quilt

Jennifer Chiaverini
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The Runaway Quilt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jennifer Chiaverini

The Runaway Quilt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Waterford, Pennsylvania • 1840s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini, an individual discovers a quilt and diary that unveil new insights into the Underground Railroad and family history. Set within the Elm Creek Quilts series, the narrative explores themes of legacy, identity, and the intertwining stories of past and present through quilting.

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

9,528 ratings

82%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini offers an engaging blend of historical intrigue and quilting lore, appreciated for its richly woven narrative and authentic depiction of friendships. Some readers feel the pacing is uneven, and the multiple timelines can be confusing, but fans of the Elm Creek Quilts series will likely enjoy this installment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Runaway Quilt?

A reader who enjoys The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini likely appreciates historical fiction with themes of quilting and family heritage. Fans of The Quilter's Apprentice or The Secret Life of Bees would find similar enjoyment in this rich narrative that intertwines past and present.

4.4

9,528 ratings

82%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Waterford, Pennsylvania • 1840s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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