A review by lizzie_r
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

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

5.0

An absolute gem for the people who can stick with Ellman's disregard for formal punctuation. She only uses the comma, preferring to follow the rhythms of her protagonist's inner monologue. Across memories, the mundane, and the metaphysical, she is able to fashion a sense of deep human understanding. 
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