The Beach at Summerly is a 2023 historical fiction novel by Beatriz Williams.
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| Author | Beatriz Williams |
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| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | William Morrow & Company |
Publication date | June 27, 2023 |
| ISBN | 9780063020849 |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2023) |
Reception
editThe Beach at Summerly has been well received by critics, including a starred review from Library Journal.[1]
Library Journal's Stacey Hayman wrote, "This page-turner has depth of feeling and intriguing historical details that will sweep readers off their feet."[1] Hayman also highlighted that "the novel’s well-developed characters engage readers’ emotions while representing a variety of economic and political viewpoints."[1]
Kirkus Reviews said the novel is "a well-researched exploration of love and redemption against the backdrop of post–World War II New England."[2]
Star Tribune's Laurie Hertzel called The Beach at Summerly "a fascinating novel about love, class, loyalty and money."[3] Hertzel further noted that the jumps between 1940s Massachusetts and 1950s Connecticut "might confuse you at first, but they’re meant to. Stick with it. You won’t be sorry."[3]
Booklist[4] and The New York Times[5][6] also reviewed the novel.
References
edit- ^ a b c Hayman, Stacey (June 1, 2023). "The Beach at Summerly". Library Journal. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "The Beach at Summerly". Kirkus Reviews. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Hertzel, Laurie (June 28, 2023). "Review: Between the spies and the class struggles, something's amiss in 'The Beach at Summerly'". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "The Beach at Summerly". Booklist. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Taub, Amanda (July 14, 2023). "Seeing the World Like a Character From a Disney Classic". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Haber, Leigh (June 25, 2023). "New England Island Life Meets Spy Thriller? Look No Further". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.