Reviews

Summer of '79: A Summer of '69 Story by Elin Hilderbrand

abbilaka's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lexidleb's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

chloerigali's review against another edition

4.0

Teetering on the fence between 4 and 5 stars.

I think if the ending would’ve been tweaked just slightly, I would’ve been a mess of tears. But what we think was going to happen doesn’t happen, after all.

Liked this a lot. My first Elin Hilderbrand novel: check.

sweetcaroline76's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lizzydiazortiz's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

imonyourside's review against another edition

4.0

This book transported me to 1969 New England, which is exactly what I wanted it to do. The characters were interesting, and I found myself invested in their journeys. Can’t wait to read the follow-up.

erindoublee's review against another edition

3.0

Sweet story, a little too sweet and tied up nicely for me.

shannon_bradley's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

3.25

miacrystal2's review against another edition

5.0

5 stars for what it is, which is a summer beach read. This is perfect for that.

The story is good. There is a hint of mystery that I personally enjoyed. I also really enjoyed the family dynamic and the character develop went. This was also a fun read because of the setting of the year 1969.

kristy_k's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I’ve not read much historical fiction from this time period, and I liked how each character explored a different aspect or event of 1969.