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Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine: A Novel
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by Ann Hood
Sales Rank: 606523
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
Published by: PicadorEdition: 1st Edition July 15, 1998
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0312195559
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0312195557
Book Dimensions:
8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
Weighs: 7.2 ounces
From AudioFile
Hood creates a wonderful, nostalgic view, not only of her three main characters, but also of their friends and families. Friends Suzanne, Elizabeth, and Claudia grew up during the flower power of the '60s. Some maintain these values while others have joined the "establishment." It's intriguing to hear how each lady recalls past events and then glimpse how each has since altered or continued her life. Kimberly Schraf effectively gives the many characters distinction and believability. The story presents an interesting insight into the evolution of the '60s lifestyle once the followers matured and had adult situations thrust upon them. The fast-moving and time-shifting story is skillfully read, and Schraf's technique keeps the circuitous narrative easy to follow. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Product Review
"Brilliant . . . [The Vietnam era is] vividly captured by Ann Hood in this accomplished novel."—The New York Times Book Review
"Provocative . . . An intriguing work."—Publishers Weekly
"Memorably stirring and authentic."—The Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Accomplished and emotionally affecting."—The Chicago Tribune
Reader Reviews
Though it's not my favorite book of this year, but it was a pleasant, quick read. I wish that Ms. Hood had written in depth about her characters ~~ instead, I got a fuzzy image of each one of them, which is disappointing because she could write more about Claudia, Elizabeth, Suzanne, Sparrow and Rebekah. They are the kind of women that I'd be interested in knowing a little better than the sketch that I was given in this book. Claudia, Elizabeth and Suzanne were friends in college during the 1960s. Then one summer, each of them fell in love and got pregnant for the first time. Claudia and Elizabeth remained friends, while Suzanne moved to Boston to raise her daughter Sparrow alone. Claudia and Elizabeth married their respective lovers and raised families on a gorgeous farm ~~ with crabapple trees and daisies on that farm. Suzanne left her lover Abel because she refused to have an abortion ~~ and in turn became a hard, brittle woman whose daughter could never understand. Elizabeth also had a daughter Rebekah ~~ that she tried to understand but it wasn't till she was diagnosed with cancer that she was able to finally reach out to her daughter. There is a thin story line here ~~ and that alone is disappointing. Ms. Hood could have written more about Elizabeth and Rebekah, Suzanne and Sparrow, and Claudia's inability to let go of her son who drowned. The ending leaves a lot of questions unanswered. If you're looking for a quick read and something light, then I would recommend this book. It is well-written, but there isn't enough substance there to hold your imagination like a good author tries to do. It quite doesn't match up to my expectations of what a good book should do. It is sufficient enough if you need something light to read.
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