The Beach House by Jane Green
Synopsis from Waterstones:
One summer a group of strangers - each with their own reason for wanting to step out of their busy life - meet at rented beachouse in sunny Nantucket. There's Daniel, who's causing heartbreak for his wife Bee; recently divorced Daff, who feels she's lost touch with her daughter Jess; and Michael - son of the house's mischievous , free-spirited owner Nan - who is having an ill-advised fling with his boss. With so many lost souls gathered under one roof, very soon there are tears and laughter, friendship and - for some - even love. Each one of them is hoping for a new beginning. But will any of them find it?
My Thoughts: I found this book really difficult to get into as I didn't like the characters at first. The first character introduced was Nan who the author would constantly call eccentric. This really bugged me as I didn't think she was really and it was like the author was trying really hard to apply this image to Nan that it was just annoying and didn't work. I'm sorry but
is trying too hard . Some of the characters didn't bother me so much, like Daniel. I could honestly believe that
so it was quite enjoyable watching him go through this journey of his life. In a lot of places this book was predictable and the main theme bugged me
Oh and I don't think the ending so was complete as
I don't think I will be running to buy another book by Jane Green so soon. Rating: 6/10