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The Second Home
by Christina Clancy
Hireath is the word that sprang to mind when reading this novel. The feeling of longing and nostalgia for the places of your past. All three protagonists feel it to some extent.
This debut novel was skillfully written and though I didn't always agree with the characters they all became important to me and I felt invested in the outcome of their lives. Told via three narrators, giving the perspectives of all three Gordon siblings, the story gave a well-rounded view of how each of them felt.
The setting was for me quite idyllic. I have a personal strong affinity for settings near the ocean, so found the Cape Cod setting sublime.
The title was extremely apt as the old Wellfleet, Cape Cod house was the Gordon's 'second home' AND it was Michael's second chance at a family so was his second home as well. Of the three siblings, my personal favorite was Michael.
The story delved into many themes. Family secrets, miscommunication, betrayal, familial love, place attachment, emotional manipulation, loneliness, and heartbreak. The ending of the book was a very satisfying conclusion to the family drama.
I loved my time spent on Cape Cod with the Gordon clan and I expect I'll remember it for quite some time. It was a tale of complex family dynamics and strong and unique characters. I found "The Second Home" to be a very enjoyable read and can confidently recommend it to others.
This debut novel was skillfully written and though I didn't always agree with the characters they all became important to me and I felt invested in the outcome of their lives. Told via three narrators, giving the perspectives of all three Gordon siblings, the story gave a well-rounded view of how each of them felt.
The setting was for me quite idyllic. I have a personal strong affinity for settings near the ocean, so found the Cape Cod setting sublime.
The title was extremely apt as the old Wellfleet, Cape Cod house was the Gordon's 'second home' AND it was Michael's second chance at a family so was his second home as well. Of the three siblings, my personal favorite was Michael.
The story delved into many themes. Family secrets, miscommunication, betrayal, familial love, place attachment, emotional manipulation, loneliness, and heartbreak. The ending of the book was a very satisfying conclusion to the family drama.
I loved my time spent on Cape Cod with the Gordon clan and I expect I'll remember it for quite some time. It was a tale of complex family dynamics and strong and unique characters. I found "The Second Home" to be a very enjoyable read and can confidently recommend it to others.