Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The celebrated author of Commencement and The Engagements introduces four unforgettable women and the abiding, often irrational love that keeps them coming back, every summer, to Maine and to each other.
"Rich and exhilarating ... You don't want the novel to end."—The New York Times…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Maine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because it is laser-focused on family relationships. Maine delves into the secrets and simmering emotions of one dysfunctional family during a crossroads summer.
It’s a ruthless yet tender ode to how understanding can bloom even in the most strained family relationships. I loved the quirky cast of family members and the beautifully rendered descriptions of the cottage and the town. I felt like I was along for the ride.
From Sarah's list on dreamy beach-reads to get lost In this summer.
Intergenerational conflict! Irreconcilable clashes of values! Decades of history, miscommunication, misunderstanding, secrets, resentments, shifting allegiances, expectations and their failure to be met!
These are my literary catnip, and they’re all here in this book, brought to life through four complex women: a grandmother, a daughter, a granddaughter, and a daughter-in-law, converging in a beach house one fraught summer. I especially love the way these women's lives illustrate the changes to what is possible and permissible for women between generations.
From Heidi's list on immersing yourself in multiple perspectives.
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