Summerwater
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionScottish Highlands • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Summerwater by Sarah Moss explores the intertwined lives of people vacationing in a remote Scottish cabin park. Set over a single rainy day, the narrative highlights the interconnectedness and isolation experienced by individuals. As the day progresses, tensions rise, revealing underlying issues and leading to unexpected, life-changing consequences for the community.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Dark
Unnerving
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Summerwater by Sarah Moss is widely praised for its atmospheric prose and exploration of isolation within a close-knit community. Reviewers commend Moss's ability to weave together multiple perspectives while maintaining tension throughout the narrative. However, some critique the novel for its slow pacing and ambiguous resolution. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with rich character development.
Readers who appreciate atmospheric and introspective narratives similar to Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor or Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout will likely enjoy Summerwater by Sarah Moss. This novel's focus on interconnected lives and subtle tension during a single day appeals to fans of character-driven storytelling.
16,836 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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208
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionScottish Highlands • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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