A tale about a woman’s treasures – heart, soul, and mind –
and the struggle to keep them afloat.
It’s 1953 in sunny Florida, and 15-year-old Ly...
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May 08, 2011
Alisha
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I'm just going to get right into it and say that I went through various stages of like when it came to Portion of the Sea. When I first started, I kind of fell in love with it. I found the descriptions of everything from the island of Sanibel to Lydia's awakening absolutely beautiful (although that didn't change throughout the whole novel). So much that I copied a few quotes and put them in my notebook (where I keep most of the quotes I encounter on a daily basis). I sort of expected my love
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May 08, 2011
Plainjane26
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I received this book from the Good Reads giveaways program.
The first two-thirds of the book were awful. The mirroring stories of Ava and Lydia were extremely contrived with little character depth. The author could have played on Lydia's strained relationship with her father or Ava's complicated relationship with her mother, but she did not. These were definitely missed opportunities.
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The first two-thirds of the book were awful. The mirroring stories of Ava and Lydia were extremely contrived with little character depth. The author could have played on Lydia's strained relationship with her father or Ava's complicated relationship with her mother, but she did not. These were definitely missed opportunities.
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May 26, 2011
Veronika
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My mother got me this book when she went to Sanibel and I dreaded reading it for a while. Instead, I found it delightful. I loved the idea of a girl from the 50s reading the diary of a girl from the 1800s who lived on the Island. It's amazing how the trials and tribulations of women haven't changed it all that much. And while at times I wanted to smack the main characters, I really enjoyed this story. For anyone who is a lover of Florida stories or Sanible, this book is for you!
May 08, 2011
RivkaBelle
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Oh. Wow. I don't even know how to begin ... I won this in a Goodreads First Reads contest, and am so very very glad I did. At first, I was just interested because it's strongly centered around Gulf Coast Florida - a region I have been in love with for YEARS. But I was quickly caught up in the story -- stories, actually: it's a dual-story that is linked cleverly and surprisingly. The characters had my attention, and I become emotionally attached to them. I had to keep reading, late into the night
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May 08, 2011
Misti
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This was a great light read and made me wish I was on Sanibel the entire time. I found some typo's but I think it could have been the part when the girls are younger and it is supposed to be like that. Or, the editing wasn't good.
Anyway, I recommend this book. Local author. I will read her other novel, too.
Anyway, I recommend this book. Local author. I will read her other novel, too.
May 08, 2011
Susan
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Yes, I read this while on the beach at Sanibel and loved it, not only because it is about Sanibel, but also because it is about women and the decisions they make throughout their lives. Struck a nerve with me. I want to re-read it in the winter and six months from now and see if it is as impactful.
May 08, 2011
Local author in Sanibel Island, FL. This book was fabulous and even more special because I bought it on our honeymoon.
May 08, 2011
Trish
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A touching story. A must read for anyone who has ever been to Sanibel Island, FL.
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