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Book · 2022 · Fiction

Mercy Street

A Novel

by Jennifer Haigh · Recommended by 3 people on 1 podcast

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Can you just tell us a little bit about the premise of Mercy Street where the story begins?
Pamela Paul · The Book Review · Feb 2022 Listen at 8:54

What they say about it

Grouped from 6 mentions
  • Discusses the new novel“her latest novel Mercy Street”
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The best things said about it

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Discussed
Jennifer ha will join us to talk about her latest novel Mercy Street.
Gilbert Cruz The Book Review · Feb 2022
Discussed
Also is Jennifer hay who has several novels behind her now and her new one is called Mercy Street.
Greg Cowles The Book Review · Feb 2022
Recommended
So let's leave listeners there to discover for themselves the novel it's called Mercy Street by Jennifer ha Jennifer thank you so much for being here.
Pamela Paul The Book Review · Feb 2022
Recommended
I'm reading Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh.
Greg Cowles The Book Review · Feb 2022

Why people recommend it

Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh is a compelling novel that explores complex contemporary social issues through the lens of a Boston women's health clinic. The book attracted significant attention on The Book Review podcast, where host Pamela Paul and contributor Greg Cowles discussed its publication. Greg Cowles mentioned reading the work for an episode, highlighting its place in the author's established bibliography of several novels. Host Gilbert Cruz formally introduced Jennifer Haigh and her latest release at the opening of the podcast, while Pamela Paul welcomed the author to speak about the narrative. During their conversation, Pamela Paul asked Haigh to elaborate on the underlying premise and to explain where the narrative journey actually begins. The discussions on the podcast emphasized the anticipation surrounding the release, offering listeners a direct window into the creative mind of the writer and the contemporary themes embedded within the narrative. Through these various segments, the podcast team provided deep context about the book's background, giving readers a thorough introduction to the characters and the high-stakes environment the author constructed.

Every mention

6 counted mentions · 2 passing or ad reads below
Pamela Paul so let's leave listeners there to discover for themselves the novel it's called Mercy Street by Jennifer ha… 3
Discussed
“her new book is called called Mercy Street Jennifer thanks for being here”
Discussed
“but before we get into the sort of specifics of the of the book itself can you just tell us a little bit about the premise of Mercy street where the The Story begins”
Recommended
“so let's leave listeners there to discover for themselves the novel it's called Mercy Street by Jennifer ha Jennifer thank you so much for being here”
Greg Cowles I'm reading Mercy Street by Jennifer hag 2
Discussed
“also is Jennifer hay who has several novels behind her now and her new one is called Mercy Street”
Recommended
“I'm reading Mercy Street by Jennifer hag”
Gilbert Cruz Jennifer ha will join us to talk about her latest novel Mercy Street 1
Discussed
“Jennifer ha will join us to talk about her latest novel Mercy Street”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing
“so Jennifer Hay's last book is called Mercy Street and it took place basically like in and around an abortion clinic”
Passing
“French braid was reviewed for us by Jennifer Haag who also has a wonderful new book out called Mercy Street and she described the Garrett family”