Books Like "Tom Lake"
A mother tells her daughters the story of her past while they pick cherries during pandemic lockdown.
If you loved it, try these next
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett — Patchett's previous novel similarly explores family dynamics and memory through the lens of siblings reflecting on their shared past.
- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout — Both books feature intimate character studies of family relationships told through interconnected stories with a contemplative, literary tone.
- Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler — Tyler's novel shares the theme of family members gathering to revisit and reinterpret their shared history and relationships.
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig — Both explore themes of life's alternate paths and the stories we tell ourselves, though Haig's approach is more fantastical.
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — Features a similar structure of an older woman recounting her dramatic past to a younger audience, blending personal history with performance.
- Commonwealth by Ann Patchett — Another Patchett novel examining how families create and reshape their narratives across generations through storytelling.
That's the general verdict — find out if Tom Lake matches YOUR taste.
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