Reviews

Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

sncarter's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-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

5.0

e_lli_e's review against another edition

inspiring reflective relaxing 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

2.0

bit of a disappointment. i think i would’ve enjoyed it more if i could get more on board with the style of prose. it’s good if you like that sort of thing though.

bev2596's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

kcreigh22's review against another edition

reflective fast-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

5.0

shhh_tamis_reading's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

murphypm9's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

walruz's review against another edition

1.0

If immersing yourself in the pathetic whinings of an old well-to-do white New Yorker who possesses the moral awareness of a three-year old, then this is your cup of tea.

michig's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

hillary_charlotte's review against another edition

4.0

This is the 4th book in the series and I’ve loved them all. Somehow they are quietly comforting to me - especially the main character Lucy Barton. I listened on audio and also find the narrators voice comforting. This particular novel was set during the pandemic and it was strange, unpleasant, and comforting to “re-live” it through the story.

stephaniealysse's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0