The Beach at Summerly
AuthorBeatriz Williams
GenreHistorical fiction
PublisherWilliam Morrow & Company
Publication date
June 27, 2023
ISBN9780063020849

The Beach at Summerly is a 2023 historical fiction novel by Beatriz Williams.

Plot

Reception

The Beach at Summerly has been well received by critics, including a starred review from Library Journal.[1]

Library Journal's Stacey Hayman wrote, "This page-turner has depth of feeling and intriguing historical details that will sweep readers off their feet."[1] Hayman also highlighted that "the novel’s well-developed characters engage readers’ emotions while representing a variety of economic and political viewpoints."[1]

Kirkus Reviews said the novel is "a well-researched exploration of love and redemption against the backdrop of post–World War II New England."[2]

Star Tribune's Laurie Hertzel called The Beach at Summerly "a fascinating novel about love, class, loyalty and money."[3] Hertzel further noted that the jumps between 1940s Massachusetts and 1950s Connecticut "might confuse you at first, but they’re meant to. Stick with it. You won’t be sorry."[3]

Booklist[4] and The New York Times'[5][6] also reviewed the novel.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hayman, Stacey (2023-06-01). "The Beach at Summerly". Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  2. ↑ "The Beach at Summerly". Kirkus Reviews. 2023-04-11. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  3. 1 2 Hertzel, Laurie (2023-06-28). "Review: Between the spies and the class struggles, something's amiss in 'The Beach at Summerly'". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  4. ↑ "The Beach at Summerly". Booklist. 2023-05-15. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  5. ↑ Taub, Amanda (2023-07-14). "Seeing the World Like a Character From a Disney Classic". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  6. ↑ Haber, Leigh (2023-06-25). "New England Island Life Meets Spy Thriller? Look No Further". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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