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The Shore by Katie Runde

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leroberts's review

challenging emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Set over the course of one summer, THE SHORE follows Brian Dunne’s family as his brain tumor changes his personality into somebody unrecognizable to his family. His wife and teenage daughters navigate their evolving grief in different ways. The picturesque seaside setting lies in stark juxtaposition to the deep loss this family is experiencing, which made for a compelling read.

The author explores how a family can grieve the loss of a loved one even while they are still living but aren’t themselves. I appreciated how the writing highlights the complexity of emotions in a raw way.

The combination of print and audiobook copies enhanced my reading experience. Readers looking for a summer read with nuanced characters and depth of emotion will appreciate this heartfelt debut by @katierunde.

RATING: 4/5

A big thank you to @SimonAudio Scribner and NetGalley for an electronic ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

elena_edstrom's review

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medium-paced

3.75

theyellowbrickreader's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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lbeam's review

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

10/10

amandadetrich's review

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

amandalorianxo's review

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emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I was disappointed and surprised at the same time. Hypocritical / contradictory moment for sure. I think I went in expecting humor, laughs and just general beach fun but I walked in to immediate sadness & a bleak aura. A lot heavier than I originally thought but the train of thoughts these characters have didn’t compel me to keep going. I felt a bit bogged down and even after

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Brian dies….

What else was there ? So it’s another case of “it’s me, not the book.”

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