Landline
Landline
Book Brief
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Landline by Rainbow Rowell, Georgie McCool, a successful sitcom writer, discovers she can communicate with her husband Neil's younger self through a magical landline phone. Struggling with her marriage and career, Georgie uses this connection to reflect on their relationship and ultimately prioritizes her family over professional ambitions.
Romantic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
173,600 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Landline by Rainbow Rowell is praised for its engaging writing style, relatable characters, and unique blend of romance and magical realism. However, some readers felt the plot was predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it is considered a heartfelt exploration of love and second chances.
Who Should Read Landline?
Fans of Rainbow Rowell's Landline will likely enjoy stories that explore relationships and second chances. Readers of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook and Jojo Moyes' Me Before You may find a similar emotional depth and character-driven narrative. Ideal for those drawn to contemporary romance with a touch of magical realism.
173,600 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Landline by Rainbow Rowell received the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction in 2014, highlighting its popularity and reader appeal.
The novel explores unique themes by intertwining contemporary fiction with elements of magical realism, notably through the use of a seemingly ordinary landline phone.
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Rainbow Rowell mentioned in interviews that she drew from personal experiences with balancing work and family to craft an authentic narrative about relationships.
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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