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The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners (Newport, Rhode Island #2)
by
Luanne Rice (Goodreads Author)
A legendary island steeped in the mystery and wisdom of centuries…
A runaway heiress learning to trust life, and love…
A mother and daughter, separated for years, searching for a way to face the future together…
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice tells a powerful story of love, family, and friendship through the lives of two women who reunite at a place where drea...more
A runaway heiress learning to trust life, and love…
A mother and daughter, separated for years, searching for a way to face the future together…
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice tells a powerful story of love, family, and friendship through the lives of two women who reunite at a place where drea...more
Hardcover, 400 pages
Published
August 4th 2009
by Bantam
(first published January 1st 2009)
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I once upon a time read Luanne Rice. And then stopped reading her books because it seemed the characters were starting to overlap themselves in my mind. And even though it’s been years since I read Rice, it seemed like just yesterday, and the characters were once again typical of her novels. This book is all about the relationships between parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and the choices they made in life. As a mother of a wonderful daughter I found myself often angry with L...more
Este é o segundo livro que leio desta autora, e como já tinha visto criticas menos boas em relação á autora, mesmo depois de ter lido " O Último Beijo" e ter adorado, fui para esta leitura com as expectativas totalmente em baixo e de pé atrás não fosse achar o livro uma porcaria.
A verdade é que não desgostei, mesmo, de o ler.
Tudo bem, a história não é nada de espetacular, mas na minha opinião as personagens são bem construidas e coerentes. As descrições da autora são muito...more
A verdade é que não desgostei, mesmo, de o ler.
Tudo bem, a história não é nada de espetacular, mas na minha opinião as personagens são bem construidas e coerentes. As descrições da autora são muito...more
I just finished my second Luanne Rice read and ir just happened to be a sequel to The Geometry Sisters. I find it interesting that I just randomly picked about both books from the library having no idea what either was about. Although I wouldn't say that I loved the story, I do enjoy her writing hence the second random read.
Both reads about "ghost in the nursery" meaning family secrets that slowly shake the very foundation of homes, lost love, and bonds that distance and ...more
Both reads about "ghost in the nursery" meaning family secrets that slowly shake the very foundation of homes, lost love, and bonds that distance and ...more
I'm not sure why I grabbed this one on my way out of the library one day as I had given up (for the most part) on Luanne Rice as I couldn't handle any more campy-ness. But this one wasn't so bad. The very end showed remnants of that over the top sweetness; but for the most part, she seemed to rein herself in for the majority of the book. And I have come to the conclusion that I am an excessively violent person because if my mother left me as a child, the first thing I would have done upon mee...more
A departure from her normal books (you know, woman gets beat up by husband and escapes to start a new life only to find love again...or womans husband dies and she finds out deep dark secrets about his past. etc.)
Years ago wealthy and priviledged socialite Lyra Davis battled depression and anxiety. She cannot be who she feels she is supposed to be, rather she does what is "expected" by her family, and is never happy.
So she does what she can to save herself and her san...more
Years ago wealthy and priviledged socialite Lyra Davis battled depression and anxiety. She cannot be who she feels she is supposed to be, rather she does what is "expected" by her family, and is never happy.
So she does what she can to save herself and her san...more
Pell and Lucy Davis are 14 and 16 going on 30. They have survived their mother, Lyra, abandoning them at at young age, their father dying of a brain tumor, and have learned to only trust themselves. As The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners opens, we meet Pell on her way to Capri to reunite with her mother, seeking the truth of her departure, and hoping to restore their relationship for her and her sisters sake.
I would recommend this book to individuals seeking a quick summer read. The...more
I would recommend this book to individuals seeking a quick summer read. The...more
here are my thoguhts on the book: it started out a little slow and i dont think that a lot of backround information about Pell and her mother's relationship was given up front and so i didnt get the depth to that as much as i would have liked in the begining.
also, i was disgusted by max's affections toward lyra. a grandfatherly relationship would be just fine.
i found rafe's character to be the most interesting. i liked the little pieces you learned about him especially with monica...more
also, i was disgusted by max's affections toward lyra. a grandfatherly relationship would be just fine.
i found rafe's character to be the most interesting. i liked the little pieces you learned about him especially with monica...more
I have read many other Luanne Rice books and this was the worst one by far. I didn't like Lyra at all and her choices -- as a mother there are some things you just do not do. I couldn't understand how she had children and then stopped fighting for the right to see them and parent them. And I didn't like how her daughters, at 14 and 16, could express themselves as 24 year olds. The ending was the worst -- I didn't like that everything was resolved "happily ever after" and the kids could...more
I never met a Luann Rice book I did not like. I'm serious. I love the way Luann does families. I eat it up. I can't get enough. It's one of the things I try to emulate in my own writing--portraying those really complicated issues that family members and close friends face, the price you pay for being close to another person, what they feel, who they are. This really emotional connection with the characters is what I like best about novels.
In The Deep Blue Sea For Beginners, sixteen y...more
In The Deep Blue Sea For Beginners, sixteen y...more
I loved this book. Although the mother in this book made a LOT of bad choices she tried to do what she thought was the best for her Girls. Although Children no matter need a parent, but what if that parent is not ok? The Children will not be ok if the parent is not ok. Some people do not seem to give children the credit to know if a child must be mature or have wisdom they will usually raise to the occasion, it just depends on the child. I enjoyed this book, obviously.
The most angst-ridden, dramatic people in the world gather together in Italy. I like a few of Rice's books, but this one just kept getting more and more silly. How many tragedies can possibly occur between so few people? Guess we'll find out. And if there aren't enough tragic deaths at young ages (was EVERYONE'S father dead in this book?) then we'll put in terrible choices and misunderstandings, etc etc. I just wanted a little comic relief, or a laugh, or a smile!
this book revisits characters from the geometry of sisters. the story follows Pell, as she travels from the states to the island of Capri where her mom has been living for the last 10 years after abandoning Pell and her younger sister, Lucy. family secrets are revealed as Pell learns more about herself, her mom and love.
thoroughly enjoyed this bookand read it over the weekend cuz i had a hard time putting it down. definitely recommend this book ... after you've read the geometry of s...more
thoroughly enjoyed this bookand read it over the weekend cuz i had a hard time putting it down. definitely recommend this book ... after you've read the geometry of s...more
Continuation of the story told in "The Geometry of Sisters". This is the story of Pell Davis (girlfriend of Travis from "Geometry"). When Pell was six and her sister four her mom left the family and moved to Capri. Ten years later, after her dad dies, Pell goes to Capri to find mom and finds things are not what she expected. Another good story of normal flawed people whose love can overcome those flaws. Clean, well done, but not as good as "Geometry".
I've read and enjoyed other books by Luanne Rice, but I could not get into this one, and gave up after about 75 pages. The characters weren't particularly interesting, and I didn't find the 16 year old narrator (Pell) compelling. Additionally, one of the plot lines involving the actions of the mother (Lyra)in the past seemed far fetched. However, if you liked Rice's book "The Geometry of Sisters", several of the characters from that novel appeared in this book.
This is my first Luanne Rice book.I will definitely seek out more of her stuff. I found that her writing style really appealed to me it was beautiful and lyrical and so descriptive. The storyline really drew me in. I alwsys thought she was a romance writer so I had avoided her as that is not really my favorite to read but she is much more contemporary fiction. I would really recomend this one it made me think about love and forgiveness.
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This book is kind of a continuation of Geometry of Sisters, focusing on different characters from that story. It deals with the bond between sisters and between mothers and daughters, the unbreakable bond which does not waver despite the challenges of time and distance. An excellent read. I was quite drawn to the characters, the story line, the descriptions of the beaches and seas of Capri, and the brief discussion of New England winters. A great summer read.
I did not realize that this was a sequel to Geometry of Sisters. It was nice to see the continuation of the story of Pell & her sister Lucy and their quest to reunite with their mother. It was a little pat in the resolution of problems, but I enjoyed the story any way. It was a good, light, enjoyable read. Not soemthing to read if you are looking for a book with a lot of meaning and depth. Just a good story, well told.
A psychological novel about the trauma 2 young girls face when their troubled heiress mother abandons them and flees to Capri, Italy leaving them with their loving father....Finally after 10 years, Pell, now 16 flies to Capri to see her mother in an attempt to learn the reasons for her mother's departure, while even deeper and more troubling questions surface................
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It was OK. Nothing special.
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"I had left Newport as one person, but now I was another. Life adds up. It also subtracts. Love is cumulative. Doubt is corrosive. Nothing is set in stone. Illusions in a family, in life, can cause terrible damage. I'd set my father on a pedestal. Seeing him knocked off nearly caused me to destroy everything."
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"I had left Newport as one person, but now I was another. Life adds up. It also subtracts. Love is cumulative. Doubt is corrosive. Nothing is set in stone. Illusions in a family, in life, can cause terrible damage. I'd set my father on a pedestal. Seeing him knocked off nearly caused me to destroy everything."
I liked this story. I won this as a First reads giveaway and it was the first Luanne Rice book I have read. I loved the setting, on the island of Capri with a group of expatriates. The relationship between the mom and her daughters was intriguing and I kept wanting to read more to find out exactly what secret had made the mom run away from her children. I will definitely be reading more of Luanne's books!
Engrossing book. Got started, sucked in, and read it straight through in less than two days.
Two daughters ... separated from their mother since childhood make peace with their parent through the journey of the novel and uncover all the adult secrets kept from them.
Beautiful setting on the isle of Capri ... and wonderful characters.
Two daughters ... separated from their mother since childhood make peace with their parent through the journey of the novel and uncover all the adult secrets kept from them.
Beautiful setting on the isle of Capri ... and wonderful characters.
I loved this story however i wish there was one part that had been more complete at the end but maybe it will pick back up on that relationship in another book. Overall this was a very smooth read, loved the characters and felt like i had been to Capri, the description really made me feel i had a could sense of this place.
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I thought this book was cheesy and predictable. I liked the beginning of the book because it leaves the reader wanting to know more about the family that is the center of the book. It also involves a little mystery. But I felt like the second half of the book dragged on and became too melodramatic for me.
This book was recommended by a friend. Each main character seems to be joined in the loss at a young age of a loved one. At times it is a bit contrived and some characters have no voice, even at a time of reconciliation. It is an interesting insight into the lifestyle of the Isle of Capri.
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I am about 2/3 of the way through this book. While the plot is interesting and riveting, the telling of the story is not so wonderful. It is definitely a book that tells the reader more that shows the reader and I always find that annoying. Still, I am drawn to stay up late reading it!
I normally love Anne Rice but I think this book wasn't right for me. I was kinda bored by it. I would find myself skimming and going back to reread it cuz I took nothing in. Very unlike her novels. I do however love Italy and I really want to go and visit there now :)
The only thing I really enjoyed about this book (I did the audio version read by Blair Brown) was hearing the name "Beatrice" pronounced (only two times) in Italian: "Be-a-TREE-chay". Just beautiful.
Aside from that it's an easy miss.
Aside from that it's an easy miss.
Really like Luanne Rice's books. Loved that she continues "Geometry of Sisters" with the other two sisters, Lucy & Pell. Story set on the island of Capri where mother and daughters reunite after 10 years. Read to find out what happens
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Luanne Rice is the author of thirty novels including the forthcoming Little Night (Viking/Pamela Dorman Books.) Five of her books have been made into movies and mini-series, twenty-two have been consecutive New York Times bestsellers and two of her pieces have been featured in off-Broadway theatre productions. She divides her time between New York City and the Connecticut shoreline.
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