Hull Creek : A Novel of the Maine Coast (Hardcover)

from Milda-TX

A Maine lobsterman, Troy Hull, struggles to stay in business and keep his family's home while the rich "swanks" conspire against locals like him. Decent enough book, but a little slow. Considered it good preparation for an upcoming trip to coastal Maine - we'll be sure to eat our fill of seafood ...

from froxgirl

Here's a Maine novel that catches the strong hold that the coast has on those born there and their equally strong desire to move to a place where it's easier to make a living. Troy Hull, lobsterman in Pequot, lives his father's life in the home he grew up in, now coveted by rich flatlanders. He (...

from tututhefirst

In Hull Creek, a new novel just published here by Down East Books, Jim Nichols's protagonist, Troy Hull, is a sixth generation lobsterman, who lives alone (his wife has already divorced him) in his family's home, which he too has mortgaged to pay for upkeep and repairs to his wooden boat. In fact...

from tututhefirst

In Hull Creek, a new novel just published here by Down East Books, Jim Nichols's protagonist, Troy Hull, is a sixth generation lobsterman, who lives alone (his wife has already divorced him) in his family's home, which he too has mortgaged to pay for upkeep and repairs to his wooden boat. In fact...