Sea Glass by Anita Shreve

394 pages first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the textile-manufacturing region of New Hampshire in 1929, newlyweds Honora and Sexton Beecher wrestle with all the wonders and challenges that young couples have always faced. They've just purchased a house near the ocean that needs a lot of w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 80%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
relaxing 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.59

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