Here’s another story where many characters come together and influence each other’s lives in unexpected ways.
The Beach House takes place on Nantucket in the summer. The house in the title is owned by eccentric Nan Powell, a 65-year-old widow and longtime resident of the village. She finds out the money she had counted on has run out. In order to save the family home, she decides to accept boarders.
Enter Daniel, Daff, and Nan’s son Michael. Daniel and Daff are recently separated from their spouses. Michael is trying to get out of a relationship. All of them come to Nantucket for escape.
This fast-paced, engaging novel tells the backstory of each character and shows how Nan, meddling slightly in their lives, is able to provide the perfect environment for happiness and rediscovery.
This is a terrific summer read—not only for the vacation setting on Nantucket, but for the multiple storylines. There’s so much to discover about each of the characters, the book will keep your interest throughout a day at the beach. And even though some of the plotlines are serious, Green resolves the dilemmas in a satisfying and uplifting way.
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I really enjoy Jane Green’s writing style. She’s a great story teller.