The Rocks
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1969
434
Novel • Fiction
Mallorca, Spain • Contemporary
1969
YA
18+ years
The Rocks by Peter Nichols unfolds on Mallorca, spanning from 1948 to 2005, and starts with the deaths of octogenarians Lulu and Gerald, who were briefly married in the 1940s. Their families intersect despite a long-standing rift triggered by a mysterious event on their honeymoon. Their children, Luc and Aegina, navigate complex relationships and personal struggles as familial secrets and past traumas gradually surface and reshape their lives.
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Romantic
Melancholic
Mysterious
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Peter Nichols' The Rocks masterfully intertwines captivating romance and generations of secrets on the sun-soaked island of Mallorca. Critics praise its vivid settings and complex characters. However, some find the nonlinear timeline confusing and pacing uneven. Overall, it is a compelling read for fans of rich, character-driven narratives.
Readers who would enjoy Peter Nichols' The Rocks are fans of multi-generational sagas filled with romance, mystery, and complex family dynamics. They likely appreciate novels like Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See and Amor Towles' A Gentleman in Moscow, which balance historical context with deep, evocative storytelling.
10,797 ratings
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434
Novel • Fiction
Mallorca, Spain • Contemporary
1969
YA
18+ years
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