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I don't like stories that romanticise getting back together with an ex, I find that unhealthy and problematic. Put me off the characters tbh, otherwise I did like the writing, the slow pace and the relatable views on the pandemic.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The 4th and final installment of Elizabeth Strout’s Amgash tetralogy. Sets during the early COVID-19 pandemic, early 2020, Lucy’s ex-husband forced Lucy to leave her apartment in New York to more a secluded area in Maine. They stayed (rented?) in a villa belongs to William’s friend whose ex-wife had an affair with him.
Despite the pandemic and the isolation, Lucy’s life went on. She lost her friend because of the virus, some of her works were paused, her daughters life, found new friends in the isolation, got angry with what happened to George Lloyd, got upset toward some inconsiderate family members, etc, etc.
I like how Elizabeth Strout created Lucy Barton’s character, she’s very human, and as she gets older she has more things to think about. She’s more sensitive on her surroundings. However, I have to say, this is my least favourite of all four. With their privillege, Lucy and William had enough money to find some place secluded to escape the pandemic. Although they faced hatred from some of the locals. The other thing about Lucy in this book is that she is becoming the typical white woman with privillege in the US. However, not a total dissapointment, though.
Despite the pandemic and the isolation, Lucy’s life went on. She lost her friend because of the virus, some of her works were paused, her daughters life, found new friends in the isolation, got angry with what happened to George Lloyd, got upset toward some inconsiderate family members, etc, etc.
I like how Elizabeth Strout created Lucy Barton’s character, she’s very human, and as she gets older she has more things to think about. She’s more sensitive on her surroundings. However, I have to say, this is my least favourite of all four. With their privillege, Lucy and William had enough money to find some place secluded to escape the pandemic. Although they faced hatred from some of the locals. The other thing about Lucy in this book is that she is becoming the typical white woman with privillege in the US. However, not a total dissapointment, though.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for a proof copy of this book! Lucy Barton is so loveable. there’s something about her that really resonates with me, and something Strout does so so well - showing her protagonist’s rich inner life while keeping them guarded, cynical and grumpy. I loved the natural imagery, the way relationships were so honest and tender. yes, it’s about the pandemic but it didn’t feel cliche or too close to home, it felt real and considerate, especially of the themes of grief and loss. a really lovely, soft, windswept book to get cosy with !
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No