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A review by adamcarrico91
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann
5.0
Masterpiece. The most human novel imaginable. Just an amazing work of art.
I deliberately took my time reading this one and cherished every moment. I almost never wanted it to end. I can easily see myself cracking it open to a random page over time just to transport myself back into the mind of the narrator. It’s “stream of consciousness,” but in a way that’s different than normal. It’s a daunting book on the surface, but in reality is very accesible. I just loved the experience and how tangible it felt. There are many books that attempt to capture empathy, but none showcase the thoughts of an American so fully as this book.
I deliberately took my time reading this one and cherished every moment. I almost never wanted it to end. I can easily see myself cracking it open to a random page over time just to transport myself back into the mind of the narrator. It’s “stream of consciousness,” but in a way that’s different than normal. It’s a daunting book on the surface, but in reality is very accesible. I just loved the experience and how tangible it felt. There are many books that attempt to capture empathy, but none showcase the thoughts of an American so fully as this book.