Lucy by the Sea

Name: Lucy by the Sea
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241607008
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By Elizabeth Strout

3.91

( 71,700 ratings, 7,888 reviews)

Summary

Lucy by the Sea follows Lucy Barton as she navigates the complexities of life and relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Set in a small coastal town in Maine, the novel explores themes of isolation, resilience, and personal reflection as Lucy and her ex-husband William shelter in place together, rediscovering themselves and each other amidst global uncertainties.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Lucy by the Sea

Description

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton.

In March 2020, Lucy's ex-husband William pleads with her to leave New York and escape to a coastal house he has rented in Maine. Lucy reluctantly agrees, leaving the washing-up in the sink, expecting to be back in a week or two. Weeks turn into months, and it's just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the sea.

Rich with empathy and a searing clarity, Lucy by the Sea evokes the fragility and uncertainty of the recent past, as well as the possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this miraculous novel are the deep human connections that sustain us, even as the world seems to be falling apart.

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Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout has been praised for its universal relatability, exploring the isolation and helplessness experienced during the recent global crisis. Critics commend Strout's intricate storytelling, insightful character portrayals, and the emotional depth she brings to the nuanced human connections and experiences. The novel captures the early stages of the pandemic with poignant realism and compassionate detail, making it a highly recommended read for its life-affirming and introspective qualities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241607008

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viking

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

Collections

Elizabeth Strout Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Elizabeth Strout is the Pulitzer prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Anything is Possible, Oh William!, Amy and Isabelle, Abide With Me, The Burgess Boys, Olive Kitteridge, and Olive, Again. She has been nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award, the International Dublin Literary Award, the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize. She lives in Maine.