"Ducks, Newburyport" is a novel by Lucy Ellmann, first published in 2019. The book is a stream-of-consciousness narrative, told from the perspective of an Ohio housewife and mother of four, who spends her days baking pies and reflecting on her life. The novel is structured as a single sentence that runs for over a thousand pages, with most of the text comprising the protagonist's inner monologue. As she bakes, she thinks about everything from the mundane details of her daily life to the state of the world and the political and social issues that concern her. She also reflects on her relationships with her family, her past experiences, and her hopes and fears for the future. The novel has been praised for its experimental style, its unique perspective on contemporary American life, and its exploration of themes such as motherhood, politics, and the nature of consciousness. It was a finalist for the Booker Prize and won the Goldsmiths Prize in 2019.
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