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Lucy by the Sea

By: Elizabeth Strout
Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
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Brought to you by Penguin.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning, number one New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Strout comes Lucy by the Sea, a novel featuring Lucy Barton, the indomitable heroine of My Name Is Lucy Barton and Oh William!

Lucy is uprooted from her life in New York City and reluctantly goes into lockdown with her ex-husband, William, in a house on the coast of Maine. Strout's new novel is a miraculous work of fiction. A brilliantly sharp evocation of the period we have just lived through, it is a novel that both resonates deeply and consoles us, too.

©2022 Elizabeth Strout (P)2022 Penguin Audio City Life Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Urban Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

"A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own." (Hilary Mantel)

"A terrific writer." (Zadie Smith)

"She gets better with each book." (Maggie O'Farrell)

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A down to earth wise and compassionate book, Lucy by the Sea is a manual for what matters when the world as we have known it is crumbling. I loved it and also Kimberly Farr’s seemingly loving reading.

Please keep writing Elizabeth

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I really liked the narrator. Her voice and age matched the book perfectly. Sounded like a well educated mature American woman. Will look for her again.

Terrific

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loved every minute of the story. it was a fascinating look back on our life during COVID

The fantastic detail and the use of thoughts spoken aloud.

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Love these series of Lucy and family.
So simple so non intimidating. Just matter of fact heart warming story of love and surviving the 21st century.

Heart felt literature

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All of Ms Strout’s Lucy books are wonderful but this may be the best yet. Thought provoking and timely I hoped I would never end.

Another amazing ‘Lucy’ book

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If you have enjoyed Elizabeth Strout’s earlier books about Amy Barton, you will need little encouragement to read this one. Strout continues Lucy’s story as the Covid pandemic looms and then strikes. Through the seemingly narrow lens of Lucy, her family and her friendships, deep themes are explored - including how to parent our adult children, how to come to terms with our own failings and insignificance, how to navigate the deep political and social divides in western societies. Strout doesn’t preach about such themes - she shows us how they play out in her characters’ lives. Kimberley Farr’s narration is outstanding.

Gentle and perceptive

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I enjoyed this third book very much after liking My name is Lucy Barton and loving Oh William, this was a fitting third story in the series. Set in the recent pandemic in the u.s. it confirmed Elizabeth Strout is a master storyteller. Even though I am the biggest fan of Olive Kitteridge, this series came a close second. Well worth the time and beautifully narrated by Kimberley Farr.

The third Lucy Barton didn't disappoint

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I have thoroughly enjoyed every book by Elizabeth Strout and this was no exception. The author writes with great insight into human nature and there is also humour, especially in mentioning her characters from other novels. I felt much empathy and commonality in many of her life struggles, both as a child, wife and mother. I also found her portrayal of life during Covid and political upheaval in the US very interesting. Such a fresh perspective for this Aussie. Please keep your books coming Elizabeth!

Great again!

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I enjoy the Character Lucy who examines her thoughts and actions as well as those who touch her life. I listened to Oh William which prompted me to visit Lucy by the Sea.

Insightful

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The narrator is superb. Quite simply, I did not want the book to end!. I've read all Elizabeth. ..

Fabulous!

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