In this podcast episode, we review the novel 'Lucy by the Sea' by Elizabeth Strout. Set amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novel depicts the struggles of protagonist Lucy Barton, a renowned novelist who abruptly moves from Manhattan to Maine. The podcast discusses themes of the novel like self-reflection, privilege, and the nuanced human response to global crises. It shines a light on Strout's capturing of the shift in societal consciousness during unprecedented times and emphasizes the novel's discourse around the hidden facets of privilege.