Body Surfing
by Anita Shreve
Body Surfing by Anita Shreve holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.31 out of 5, based on 15K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 291 pages.
About Body Surfing
At the age of 29, Sydney has already been once divorced and once widowed. Trying to regain her footing once again, she has answered an ad to tutor the teenage daughter of a well-to-do couple as they spend a sultry summer in their oceanfront New Hampshire cottage. But when the Edwards' two grown sons, Ben and Jeff, arrive at the beach house, Sydney finds herself caught up in a destructive web of old tensions and bitter divisions. As the brothers vie for her affections, the fragile existence Sydney has rebuilt for herself is threatened. With the subtle wit, lyrical language, and brilliant insight into the human heart that has led her to be called "an author at one with her métier (Miami Herald), Shreve weaves a novel about marriage, family, and the supreme courage that it takes to love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anita Shreve |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 291 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.31 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,041 |
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What genre is Body Surfing?
Body Surfing is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Body Surfing worth reading?
Based on 15K reader ratings, Body Surfing has an average score of 3.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Body Surfing?
Body Surfing has 291 pages.
Who wrote Body Surfing?
Body Surfing was written by Anita Shreve. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Body Surfing?
The ISBN-13 for Body Surfing is 9780316059860.0.
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