A review by journeyingjeff
Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

3.0

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this ambitious, stream-of-consciousness book and its meanderings through so many aspects of American culture (good, bad and ugly). About 2/3 of the way through, I felt like the author had made her point, developed her characters and themes, but was not advancing the narrative anywhere and hitting the same topics over and over again. I think it would have been a stronger book if Ellman's editor and forced her to cut it down by 1/3 or more. I suggest reading a few pages and see if it grabs you.