Captivating opening and fascinating historical context..

Breathtaking opening that posed many questions and hinted at darker events and bigger themes. The writing is sharply observant and the atmosphere immediately starting to build and the historical context and link to Edward Hopper utterly fascinating. Promising to shed light on the reality of the American dream and examine loneliness and regret, the link to WWII sets up an involving novel and a compassionate look at those caught up in the crossfire.

Intriguing characterisation and a stylish setting in Cape Cod in 1950 further entice.