The End of the Point

Elizabeth Graver’s “The End of the Point” is a masterfully written story that deftly observes the profound shifts in the lives of three generations within a singular, extraordinary family. The novel takes place against the backdrop of Ashaunt Point, a small point of land that juts into Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, and examines the summer retreat that serves to both protect and isolate the characters. The book deftly explores the microscopic cracks beneath the surface of our lives and chronicles the brittle yet resilient ties that bind us, from the turmoil of World War II to economic hardship and tragedy.