Rock the Boat

A Novel

De: Beck Dorey-Stein

Narrado por: Kristen DiMercurio

“[A] witty, heartfelt debut novel about a belated coming-of-age.” (The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice)

Old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer - from The New York Times best-selling author of From the Corner of the Oval

When Kate Campbell’s life in Manhattan suddenly implodes, she is forced to return to Sea Point, the small town full of quirky locals, quaint bungalows, and beautiful beaches where she grew up. She knows she won’t be home for long; she’s got every intention (and a three-point plan) to win back everything she thinks she’s lost.

Meanwhile, Miles Hoffman - aka “The Prince of Sea Point” - has also returned home to prove to his mother that he’s capable of taking over the family business, and he’s promised to help his childhood best friend, Ziggy Miller, with his own financial struggles at the same time. Kate, Miles, and Ziggy converge in Sea Point as the town faces an identity crisis when a local developer tries to cash in on its potential. The summer swells, and white lies and long-buried secrets prove as corrosive as the salt air, threatening to forever erode not only the bonds between the three friends but also the landscape of the beachside community they call home.

Full of heart and humor - and laced with biting wit - Rock the Boat proves that even when you know all the back roads, there aren’t any shortcuts to growing up.

©2021 Beck Dorey-Stein (P)2021 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The perfect...read for anyone who craves a smart story with a happy ending.” (Oprah Daily)

“A sizzling summer read.... Whip-smart and perfectly capturing that delicate balance between your younger and adult selves, Dorey-Stein's book will have you - gasp! - craving a reunion with your high school pals.” (EOnline)

"Following up on the success to her Obama White House memoir From the Corner of the Oval, Beck Dorey-Stein is turning to fiction with her debut novel, filled with similar coming-of-age themes and circumstances. Protagonist Kate Campbell returns to her New England hometown for the summer, finding she needs to reevaluate a few things in her life before she is ready to move back to Manhattan. Of course, that’s if she moves back, after diving deep into some of the relationships and secrets that consume her seaside community.” (Fortune)

A delight!

I’m giving this all starts, because it is that much of a delight of a book. If you’ve read through enough reviews and know yourself well enough (to know what you’re in the mood for, and are feeling like this might be it, go for it). We’re still not over the pandemic & I’m dealing w a health issue so yeah, maybe I’m appreciating it more than usual, which isn’t to say it isn’t worth every gold start it receives!

Classic and fun easy read that will bring you back to earth while feeling all the feels

This author is so talented and while her memoir is dramatic, potent and raw, this novel takes a lighthearted spin on dramatic, potent and raw topics. The themes are the kind that make you a little more grateful and content and the characters are imperfect but perfectly lovable. It all ties together in the end in a neat and heart fluttering bow.

Refreshing Love Story

I loved everything about this book. Its a refreshing love story that draws the reader in to the lives of these well crafted characters. Highly recommend!

My favorite author by far…

Fascinating, fun and fast-paced, I now have to face months of agony while I wait for Beck Dorey-Stein’s next publication. All of her work - two books so far - is thoroughly researched and relevant. This author is at the top of her game….. keep watching.

Exceptional storytelling 😊

Was such an enjoyable read with no violence just human interaction and memorable experiences that were relatable.

Well written

I read this author’s first book “Good Morning Mr. President” and was excited to see this fiction book published. It was a great story, told very well and I couldn’t stop listening! I enjoyed very much! Keep on writing, Beck!!

Quotable “light” reading

This book had a surprising number of quotes that I found myself 🔄30 seconds to listen to again. Seriously, had I been reading rather than listening I would have used a highlighter. I hope Beck Dorey-Stein has more for me to read!

Also, Ms. DiMercurio was the perfect narrated, too.

Meh

Not really worth the purchase but I stuck with it hoping that it would improve

Great summer read

This book was a lot of fun to listen to, and I didn’t want to put it down. The small beach town was my favorite character—it made me want to live among its scenery and quirky small town characters. I highly recommend this book for optimal escapist reading.

Quick Read

A feel good story, a beach read about relationships, loss and love. Got teary eyed at the end.