Beach Town
Beach Town
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Florida Gulf Coast • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews, a location scout named Greer Hennessy is tasked with finding the perfect beach town for a film. She discovers a small Florida town that seems ideal, but faces challenges from the town's mayor and local residents. The novel explores themes of community, conflict, and personal growth.
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Review Roundup
Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews offers a charming and breezy escape into a coastal setting. Reviewers appreciate the vivid descriptions and engaging, light-hearted narrative, though some criticize predictable plot lines and character development. Overall, it’s a delightful summer read but may lack depth for critical readers.
Who Should Read Beach Town?
Fans of Mary Kay Andrews' Beach Town will likely be readers who enjoy lighthearted, character-driven narratives set in coastal towns. They may also appreciate books like Elin Hilderbrand's The Identicals or Nancy Thayer's Secrets in Summer, which offer similar blends of romance, humor, and a strong sense of place.
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Beach Town takes place in a fictional Florida set town called Cypress Key, which serves as a backdrop for the novel's vibrant and quirky characters.
Mary Kay Andrews, also known as Kathy Hogan Trocheck, was an established journalist before becoming a full-time novelist, using her sharp observational skills to craft engaging stories.
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The author is known for her love of vintage treasures, often incorporating elements of her antique and interior design passions into her novels' settings and character lifestyles.
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Novel • Fiction
Florida Gulf Coast • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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