The Summer House by the Sea

The seaside backdrop feels so integral to the characters' transformations. I'm curious if the author envisioned the house almost as a character from the start or if it evolved naturally.

The relationships felt so genuine, but I kept wondering if the story was more about personal growth or romance. Which did others feel was the main focus?

The intergenerational dynamics added so much depth, but I wonder if that was planned from the beginning or if it came from the characters’ histories developing during writing.