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Lucy by the Sea
Elizabeth Strout
Lucy by the Sea is about family, relationships, and the fragility and strength of love. Set during the Pandemic, with each of the characters affected by isolation, separation and togetherness, the book captures the essence and intricacies of relationships. Strout cuts right through it revealing the cover and flip side of emotions that are exposed. The ever present backdrop of the sea serves as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of living. Lucy by the Sea is beautifully written and touches all the emotions.
Review by Barry Novick
January 5, 2024
So many books, so little time. Right, right - we’ve all heard it many times. Hummingbird's new BOOK SHORTS will present book reviews you can read in a minute and capture the essence of the story, thumbnail reviews that hopefully will entice you into your next read. I read constantly. My tastes vary, so I’ll review books that I love, not necessarily current books. Other HB contributors will review books that follow their interests, both newly published and past. All in all, we’ll review books we think are captivating, compelling, unputdownable. If you’re looking for a good book to take to the beach, make that long commute shorter, or curl up with, hopefully our reviews will help you find it. Lynda Bernard
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