Sea Room: A Novel

Norman G. Gautreau's debut novel Sea Room takes place during and after the devastation of World War II. The Dupuys are simple family living on the Maine seacoast must bid farewell Gil Dupuy, a passionate young man who enlists to serve his country, while his wife, son, and parents pull together on the home front. Sea Room is very highly recommended as an engaging and original story of bitter truths, hanging on despite increasingly harsh conditions, and holding on to hope and dreams in the wake of despair.

I agree with the earlier reviews. Beautifully written, a very well woven plot line, and the exquisite simplicity of true "Downeaster" philosophy and ethics.My only minor complaint is that while his descriptive passages are beautiful, I sometimes got the feeling that he was "trying too hard" and heading a little toward "verbal gymnastics".As I said, this is only a "minor" point.Well worth reading, and a phenomenal first novel by a gifted writer. I will be awaiting his next effort.

The cover is so beautiful, it gives you an idea that this book is above the ordinary, and it is!It's a story about 3 generations (the Dupuy's) of a fishing family who live and work on the coast of Maine. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, everything changes for the family. Gil leaves for the war and the family is left to wait and pray for his return.The writing is beautiful as it describes the landscape, the sea, and each member of the family. They all are vividly portrayed and come to life. If made into a movie, it would be comparable to "Snow Falling on Cedars". It would be a great movie and is a book well worth anyone's time.

This was one of the most interesting books I have read, andI read a lot. We are taken into a Maine seafaring family andshare their secrets, loves,prayers and sit at the table for meals. The descriptions of the townspeople, friends, family andothers is so complete that you feel that you know them well.Of special interest to boating enthusiasts (which I am not) butexceptionally well written by Mr. Gauthreau in his debut novel.See for yourself!

This book is an amazing look into people, how they think and feel in personal situations. I took this book with me to the Bahamas and the scenery there had to take a back seat to the scenery I could see through Mr. Gautreau wonderful descriptions. Everything else had to wait until I finished the entire book. This is a book I have been recommending to everyone I know. I can't wait til the movie (?) comes out!!!