The Narrowboat Summer
The Narrowboat Summer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Narrowboat Summer, two women, Eve and Sally, embark on an unexpected journey along England's canals when they agree to help a boat owner. Through the voyage, each person finds new perspectives and connections, leading to transformative personal growth and self-discovery along the waterway.
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Serene
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Anne Youngson's The Narrowboat Summer is celebrated for its charming depiction of friendship and personal growth against the picturesque backdrop of England's canals. Readers appreciate its gentle storytelling and endearing characters. However, some critique its slow pacing. Overall, the novel provides a heartwarming escape into a tranquil setting.
Who Should Read The Narrowboat Summer?
Fans of The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson would appreciate reflective, character-driven tales of friendship and self-discovery, akin to the gentle pacing of Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry or the warmth found in Elizabeth Berg’s The Story of Arthur Truluv.
5,486 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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