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Daisy
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.
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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
Mar 17, 2016 rated it really liked it
Shelves: women-s-fiction
Mixed feelings about this one. Liked elements of sea glass, start of Great Depression; didn't like relationship between woman and her husband. ...more
Suzanne
Jul 08, 2008 rated it really liked it
As are Anita Shreve's other novels, this one is beautifully written with excellent character development and inspiring symbolism. ...more
Kathie
Apr 15, 2012 rated it liked it
A good book to read on vacation
Kaley
May 18, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Nadia
Jul 02, 2008 marked it as to-read
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Nikki
May 09, 2009 rated it it was ok
Shelves: 2006-reads
Deborah
May 14, 2009 rated it really liked it
Isabel
Jun 15, 2009 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fiction
Stephanie Watson
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Sep 06, 2010 rated it liked it
Terri FL
Sep 20, 2010 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Beth
Sep 29, 2012 rated it it was ok
Kara
Jul 04, 2018 marked it as to-read