Super Short Summary

Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann delves into the fragmented and extensive thoughts of a middle-aged Ohio housewife, who reflects on her isolation, familial distance, and the sociopolitical anxieties of contemporary America, all while baking pies. Interwoven is the narrative of a mountain lion, providing an animalistic perspective on environmental issues. Sensitive topics such as cancer and climate change are discussed.