The Midcoast - Adam White
Andrew and his family return to live in the area where he grew up, along the midcoast of Maine. A teacher, coach, and would be writer, he unravels the sordid story of just how Ed Thatch, an uneducated, struggling lobsterman became wealthy and his wife the political and social leader of the town.
Don’t read this expecting a thriller or great mystery to be solved, but rather for a well written, character driven, atmospheric narrative. White’s descriptions help the reader imagine the different midcoast locations, feel the weather, experience the environment. In addition to the main storyline, he explores class distinctions and provides a good exposition of the pressure sometimes exerted in small towns trying to promote themselves just to end up losing what makes them desirable.
The book goes back and forth in time and sometimes I found myself trying to figure out just where we were in the timeline.
All in all, a great debut offering!
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for the DRC.
*****
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