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Lucy by the Sea
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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.
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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- Helen Diack
- 02-01-2023
Please keep writing Elizabeth
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.
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- Lexie Anderson
- 18-01-2023
Terrific
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.
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- Karina Mereki
- 31-10-2022
Heart felt literature
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.
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- F Branch
- 25-11-2022
Another amazing ‘Lucy’ book
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.
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- Robintrel
- 11-10-2022
Gentle and perceptive
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.
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- Janet
- 06-01-2023
The third Lucy Barton didn't disappoint
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2022
Great again!
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!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-10-2022
Insightful
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.
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- L. Sadler
- 23-09-2023
Fabulous!
The narrator is superb. Quite simply, I did not want the book to end!. I've read all Elizabeth. ..
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- finnea
- 08-11-2022
Oh Lucy!!! (Sigh)
i love this series and generally appreciate the sensitivity of Lucy who notices and attends to everyone's feelings. This being COVID lockdown times, there is little for Lucy to focus on but her own feelings and those of tiresome William.
i have to agree with those reviewers who struggle with William's lack of appeal and tendency to manipulate Lucy, who ends becoming a total drip with little capacity for decision making. Of course, this is all part of the narrative, since Lucy's daughters notice the same thing. There were sparks of life -- such as in the relationship with Bob Burgess or the tantalising mention of Olive Kitterage, the thought of whom left me yearning for someone with a few flaws and a sense of fun.
i did enjoy this overall -- up to the point where sanctimonious Lucy lectures her daughter about the importance of monogamy. TOO MUCH!
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