Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann
"Ducks, Newburyport" is a sprawling and ambitious novel that explores the inner thoughts and experiences of an Ohio housewife as she goes about her daily life. The narrative is presented in a stream-of-consciousness style, with the protagonist's mind constantly jumping between various topics, memories, and anxieties. Through her musings, the novel delves into themes of motherhood, love, politics, and the anxieties of modern society, offering a unique and intimate portrait of one woman's existence.
The 10523rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 988
- Words
- 426,100
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)