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Sea Changes
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A midlife romance about two people who meet on a commuter ferry and begin a rocky yet heartwarming relationship that forces them out of their comfort zones. He seeks a new midlife partner; she is a defender of the environment and dreams of a life of satisfying and rewarding pursuits; they clash over everything from global warming to homeland security to Hurricane Katrina. Told from the viewpoint of the main character, Peggy, the story follows the couple from Seattle to Maine and from the Nation’s Capitol to New Orleans, while their emotional journey ranges from sadness to confusion to happiness at finding each other late in life.
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Sea Changes: A Novel is a midlife romance between a conservative man and a woman who identifies with defending the environment and other activist pursuits. They clash over political issues from Hurricane Katrina to homeland security to global warming. Yet despite their differences and the emotional pain of losses in the past, they seek happiness together in the latter stage of their lives. A heartwarming story of finding balance and compromise.
Rating: 5 / 5
Personal experiences of the author and his mother (who lived in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina), and his travels help create realistic settings for the places the main characters, Peggy and Raoul, visit on the East and West Coast. Branley successfully puts into words the emotional pain of losing a loved one, especially a life-long spouse. While reading the story you will find yourself pondering, what would my life be like in a similar situation.
The characters in Sea Changes, loosely based on people he observed on his daily early morning ferry commute, are likeable and well-developed. The dialogue among the small group of passengers who ultimately become friends is the backbone of the story. Their conversation is realistic and lacks dependence on clichés.
Branley’s sub-themes in the novel, through these conversations, the oppositional careers of the soon-to-be lovers and their adventures while dating, focus on current issues like homeland security, global warming, and how the effect of a lack of investment in community infrastructures hurts the environment. He easily makes his point about these issues without being preachy.
Sea Changes is about love, loss, grief, hardship, and ultimately moving forward in spite of an innate tendency to resist change. This debut novel is inspiring and entertaining and won’t disappoint a reader looking for romance.
Rating: 4 / 5
The focus of this work is exploration and reflection following the lost of a beloved spouse. However, anyone who has ever faced grief will find that this book hits home in ways that are poignant without being overly sentimental. Peggy thinks she is ready to move on but each cautious step she takes reminds her that transition is never easy. I like her spunk and her sense of humor. A very enjoyable read.
Rating: 5 / 5
A woman’s midlife takes new dimensions when, equipped with her past and everything she stands for, she embarks on a relationship with a commuter she meets on her local ferry. Through their romance and journeys together, she will now find out where she stands in life, as the author opens a window for us to watch. Written in a careful and solid style, I found this faceted story to be a very enjoyable read.
Rating: 4 / 5
This novel takes you on journeys within journeys. A perfect blend of levity, emotion, drama and surprises, Sea Changes smoothly weaves the personal lives of the characters with sweeping issues and events to pull the reader deep into the story. Branley presents exactly the right amount of detail in scenes and dialogue to make the story come alive. I have traveled through many of the same places and life events as the main characters, Peggy and Roaul. Branley not only captures the feel and tone of those places, but also the pain and joy of love, loss, and life.
Rating: 5 / 5