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I remember this as a quiet, pleasant read and that Jenny gave it to me. I'd never heard of Anita Shreve and it's the only thing by her that I've read.
Jenny knew about my love of sea glass. ...more
Jenny knew about my love of sea glass. ...more

Mixed feelings about this one. Liked elements of sea glass, start of Great Depression; didn't like relationship between woman and her husband.
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As are Anita Shreve's other novels, this one is beautifully written with excellent character development and inspiring symbolism.
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