The Shore A Novel
The Shore A Novel by Katie Runde, published by Simon and Schuster on May 30, 2023, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal growth. Set in the coastal town of Seaside, the story follows a mother and her two daughters as they navigate the complexities of heartbreak, young love, and hidden secrets during a transformative summer. With a page count of 320, this edition delves into the challenges faced by the Dunne family, particularly as Brian, the father, grapples with a brain tumor that alters his behavior and impacts their lives.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines the lives of Liz and Evy as they confront their own struggles amidst their father’s illness. Liz seeks adventure and romance, while Evy discovers love and identity through her online interactions. Margot, the mother, faces difficult choices shaped by grief and the pressures of small-town life. The Shore examines themes of family life and coming of age, offering insights into the resilience required to maintain connections in times of crisis. This novel presents a heartfelt look at the complexities of relationships and the search for solace in the face of adversity.
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A mother and her two daughters spend a summer grappling with heartbreak, young love, and the weight of secrets in this “deeply felt family saga” (Entertainment Weekly) hailed as “one of the best beach reads of all time” (Today).
Brian and Margot Dunne live year-round in Seaside, just steps away from the bustling boardwalk, with their daughters Liz and Evy. The Dunnes run a real estate company, making their living by quickly turning over rental houses for tourists. But the family’s future becomes precarious when Brian develops a brain tumor, transforming into an erratic version of himself. Amidst the chaos and new caretaking responsibilities, Liz still seeks out summer adventure and flirting with a guy she should know better than to pursue. Her younger sister Evy works in a candy shop, falls in love with her friend Olivia, and secretly adopts the persona of a middle-aged mom in an online support group, where she discovers her own mother’s vulnerable confessions. Meanwhile, Margot faces an impossible choice driven by grief, impulse, and the ways that small-town life has shaped her. Falling apart is not an option, but she can always pack up and leave the beach behind.
“An emotional family drama…with endearing characters and deep insights” (Glamour), The Shore is a heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting novel infused with humor about finding sisterhood, friendship, and love in a time of crisis. This big-hearted novel examines the grit and hustle of running a small business in a tourist town, the ways we connect with strangers when our families can’t give us everything we need, and the comfort found in embracing the pleasures of youth while coping with unimaginable loss.
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