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Tom Lake
Ann Patchett · Book
What hooked you in Tom Lake was the way the quiet, intimate unfolding of family secrets reveals the complex lives parents led before their children knew them.
Films on the same thread
Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier · Film · 2025
Like the theatrical history in Tom Lake, this film explores the tension between artistic ambition and family legacy, forcing a daughter to reconcile with her father’s complicated past.
The Hours
Stephen Daldry · Film · 2002
Much like the lyrical, reflective tone of Tom Lake, this story examines the interconnected lives of women across time, focusing on their yearnings, identities, and the weight of their choices.
Autumn Sonata
Ingmar Bergman · Film · 1978
If the mother-daughter dynamics in Tom Lake resonated with you, this film offers a raw, intense look at the guilt and regret that surface when a mother and daughter finally confront one another.
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
Fans of the sisterly bonds and coming-of-age atmosphere in Tom Lake will appreciate this intimate portrayal of four sisters navigating their artistic ambitions and deep family connections during a transformative time.
Series on the same thread
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
Just as Tom Lake uses the past to illuminate the present, this series weaves together intergenerational stories to show how long-held family secrets and trauma shape the lives of adult children.
The Way Home
Alexandra Clarke · Series · 2023
This series mirrors the multi-generational family reunion and healing journey found in Tom Lake, emphasizing the way mother-daughter relationships evolve when the past is finally brought into the light.
Locke & Key
Meredith Averill · Series · 2020
Those drawn to the family-centric mystery of Tom Lake will find a similar focus on siblings uncovering their parents' hidden histories, though here the secrets are unlocked through supernatural means.
Chesapeake Shores
John Tinker · Series · 2016
Returning home to deal with complicated family history is central to Tom Lake, and this series captures that same feeling of a woman reconciling her past choices with her current family life.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If you enjoyed the way Tom Lake uses storytelling to bridge the gap between decades, you will appreciate this investigative approach to uncovering the truth behind long-buried historical mysteries.
Mobituaries with Mo Rocca
iHeartPodcasts and CBS News · Podcast · 2024
The sense of nostalgia and the focus on the legacies of the past that permeate Tom Lake are echoed here, as each episode honors the lives and memories of significant historical figures.
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Common questions
How long does it take to listen to the Tom Lake audiobook?
The unabridged audiobook version of Tom Lake has a total running time of 11 hours and 22 minutes.
Who is the narrator for the audiobook of Tom Lake?
The audiobook edition of Tom Lake is read by Meryl Streep.
What is the setting and time period of Tom Lake?
The story of Tom Lake takes place in the spring of 2020 at a family orchard where three daughters return home to learn about their mother's past relationship with a famous actor.
Is Tom Lake available as an unabridged recording?
Yes, Tom Lake is available as an unabridged recording that lasts 11 hours and 22 minutes and is narrated by Meryl Streep.