The Shore by Katie Runde

The Shore

Katie Runde

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set over the course of one summer, this perfect beach read follows a mother and her two daughters as they grapple with heartbreak, young love, and the weight of family secrets.Brian and Margot Dunne live year-round in Seaside, just steps away from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 81%
reflective 64%
hopeful 29%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.72

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