This was a typical "disgruntled urban trophy wife who journeys to the coast on her own to discover herself" kind of novel. The plot was totally predictable:
1. Women feels unloved, unappreciated, suspects husbands infidelity
2. Women goes on vacation ALONE to rediscover herself
3. Women falls in love with local
4. Women uncovers truth about husbands affair.
5. Women divorces husband.
6. Women marries local and lives happily ever after.
So why 4 stars if it was so predictable? I normally would have given 3 Because it was exactly what I expected with this story. Nothing impressive, nothing surprising. I gave it 4 stars because it was set in Maine and I LOVE Maine. The town and the setting were perfectly described and all the information about Lobstering was well researched and well presented.
If youre looking for a great summer beach read...this is it. If you looking for intellectual fodder...seek elsewhere!