Books like Hanna who fell from the sky by Christopher Meades
Before her life is bound by the expectations of a polygamist’s fifth wife, Hanna—young and restless—encounters Daniel, an outsider who challenges her to reconsider the path her community has charted for her. The brief encounter sparks a quiet rebellion in Hanna, forcing her to confront her own desires and the constraints of her society. As she navigates the tension between familial duty and personal autonomy, Hanna’s story offers a contemplative look at the complexities of family life within a polygamous setting.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Christopher Meades
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