Whistler leads Goodreads rankings

Whistler has a reported 4.31 average Goodreads rating and over 200,000 ratings.

“Whistler is the only book I’ve read that made my eyes well with tears after reading the last sentence of the first chapter.”

The Dutch House ranks second

The Dutch House has a 4.10 average rating and over 600,000 ratings on Goodreads.

“This is a timeless plot with unforgettable characters, but it is the house that looms large in both its physical presence and in the characters’ emotional and often obsessive attachment to it.”

Bel Canto ranks third

Bel Canto has a 3.94 average rating and over 300,000 ratings on Goodreads.

“What an absolute marvelous novel! The story, the people, the exceptional setting just blew me away.”

Tom Lake ranks fourth

Tom Lake has a 3.92 average rating and over 500,000 ratings on Goodreads.

“Ann Patchett’s storytelling is rich and reflective; layered with memories, sisters, family; the complexity of relationships and life decisions.”

State of Wonder ranks fifth

State of Wonder has a 3.91 average rating and over 200,000 ratings on Goodreads.

“I love the pace Ann Patchett delivers in her books that is gentle and flowing and just keeps you wanting to turn the pages.”

Ann Patchett's novels explore family and love

Patchett's fiction explores family, love, loss and unexpected connections through her novels.

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Readers praise Patchett's storytelling for its emotional depth and beautiful prose in her novels.

Ann Patchett's next book

Whistler, Patchett's newest novel, was published just months ago and has gained significant reader attention.