A review by jordanfeht
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

Seriously one of the most beautifully written books I’ve read. I thoroughly enjoyed living inside this suburban housewife’s head, as she thought of pies and grief and mothers and daughters.

“The fact that there’s no room in the whole of Ohio for my needs, my desires, my dilemmas, my tragedies, my flat tires, my mommy, Mommy, the fact that I want my mommy….”

5/5 stars

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