Distant Shores is a relatively short, emotional read about a wife and mother who has lost herself over the years and must now make difficult decisions about the direction of her future. Kristin Hannah delivers solid character development, though throughout the book I kept feeling as though something was missing.
One of my favorite aspects of the story was the relationship between the main character, Elizabeth, and her stepmother—it felt genuine and heartfelt. As a whole, the novel explores themes many mothers can identify with: sacrificing personal dreams while raising a family and later questioning who you are once that role changes. The story stirred up many emotions for me.
That said, I didn’t love every aspect of the book. I struggled with the direction the story took and didn’t care for the path Jack’s character followed. I also found Elizabeth’s nickname distracting. There were several elements I didn’t enjoy, yet the underlying message still resonated. Ultimately, both Elizabeth and Jack needed to rediscover themselves before they could truly find each other again.
While this may not be one of Kristin Hannah’s strongest novels, it stayed true to her style. I enjoyed the ending and appreciated the reminder that it’s never too late to pursue something for yourself. Women of a certain age will likely see parts of themselves reflected in Elizabeth’s journey.
Final rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars)
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From the Archives - June 29, 2018
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