Greg and Tess MacAvoy are one of four prominent Nantucket couples who count each other as best friends. As pillars of their close-knit community, the MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes, and Wheelers are important to their friends and neighbors, and especially to each other. But just before the beginning of another idyllic summer, Greg and Tess are killed when their boat capsizes during an anniversary sail. As the warm weather approaches and the island mourns their loss, nothing can prepare the MacAvoy's closest friends for what will be revealed.
Once again, Hilderbrand masterfully weaves an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life.
My thoughts
The Castaways deals with a group of best friends who have to deal with death and the aftermath when one couple drowns and leaves behind two small children. The other three couples begin to rethink their own lives and secrets and they wonder what really happened on that boat. Elin Hilderbrand’s novel is written from each person’s perspective, hopping back and forth and where the reader gets an insight as to watch each person in this group is feeling and thinking. It is like we are a part of these characters. We can like and dislike what is going on inside their heads and what they are keeping secret from the others. Only we know the full story of these relationships and how they deal with the death of their friends. I enjoyed the book. At first, I was a little confused, but as I got to know each character, the story developed into a remarkable piece of work.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher for review. I received no compensation for my thoughts.
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