In 'Ducks, Newburyport', an Ohio housewife's stream of consciousness weaves a profound narrative that captures the zeitgeist of modern America. Through her daily routine of baking tartes tatins and managing the chaos of family life encompassing kids, pets, and household duties, the protagonist's thoughts traverse the contours of American history, the nation's contentious present, and personal moments of introspection. The narrative conveys an urgent lamentation for the environmental crises and cultural conflicts brewing in the background of her suburban existence. Delivered with a blend of sharp wit and poignancy, the novel is a sprawling journey through the mind, echoing the simultaneous fragmentation and overload of the digital age.