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Lucy by the Sea

A poignant, pitch-perfect novel from Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times ...

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Discuss Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

Could you understand Lucy's ambivalence to leaving New York City? How did you process the early days of the pandemic?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Would you spend a significant amount of isolated time with your ex-partner?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Overall, what did you think of Lucy by the Sea? (no spoilers)

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Why do you think Lucy invented a mother?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

When Lucy was pregnant she thought: Whoever you are, you do not belong to me. My job is to help you get into the world, but you do not belong to me. Do you understand what Lucy means?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Why do you think people cheat on their spouses?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Lucy observes: It is a gift in this life that we do not know what awaits us. Do you agree?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

What do you think of the ping-pong story?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Discuss Lucy's relationship with her ex-husband, William. Why do you think they have remained in each other's lives for so long? Were you satisfied with how they ended up?

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Discuss Lucy's relationship with her daughter Becka.

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Nov. 10, 2023
by JHSiess

Was it difficult to read about the pandemic?

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Nov. 05, 2023
by JHSiess

If you were to have Lucy and William over for supper, what would you serve, and why?

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Oct. 25, 2023
by linnie

Lucy observes: My childhood had been a lockdown. What did she mean by this? How do you think growing up poor shaped Lucy's life?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

What do you think the guard tower represented for William? What sort of touchstone did it provide?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

What role does memory play in Lucy by the Sea?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

There are many moving scenes in Lucy by the Sea. Which ones stayed with you, and why?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

How did their siblings shape Lucy and William?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

What did you think about Lucy's friendship with Charlene Bibber, a fellow volunteer from the food pantry? Did it provide any lessons for Lucy?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

How would you describe the tone of Lucy by the Sea?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

What is the significance of Lucy's feelings toward Bob Burgess? Were you surprised by the direction it took? Will it endure?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

Lucy takes many walks, alone and with others. Do you like to take walks?

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Oct. 22, 2023
by pnelson384

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