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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
Matt and Elise take their daughter, Gracie, to Lake Placid, NY to get the family cabin ready to sell. What could have been a couple of weeks of great (and necessary) bonding soon takes a turn when Matt’s first love is living next door, Elise has a career opportunity she shouldn’t turn down and animals have inhabited the cabin. Then, on Father’s Day, Gracie disappears.
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Wow, what a story. I was completely engrossed in the characters of this book from start to finish. The Summer We Lost Her tells the story of a family who goes through a tragic experience when their daughter completely vanishes from their lake house. As if that wasn't enough to rattle the Sorenson's, Matt and Elise are dealing with marital problems that stem back years. The Summer We Lost her dives into love, heartache, and what to do when the past comes back to haunt you.
Wow, what a story. I was completely engrossed in the characters of this book from start to finish. The Summer We Lost Her tells the story of a family who goes through a tragic experience when their daughter completely vanishes from their lake house. As if that wasn't enough to rattle the Sorenson's, Matt and Elise are dealing with marital problems that stem back years. The Summer We Lost her dives into love, heartache, and what to do when the past comes back to haunt you.
I received an advanced reader copy of The Summer We Lost Her from Gallery, Pocket Books via NetGalley, in return for my honest opinion.
The Summer We Lost Her by Tish Cohen is a story about marriage struggles and the unconditional life for our children. Elise Sorenson has been riding horses since high school, now she’s competing for a a spot on the US Olympics team. Matt, Elise’s husband, spends most days being the sole parent of their daughter, Gracie. Elise’s time away from home is taking a toll on their marriage and their finances.
Matt’s family has had a home in Lake Placid for many generations. Matt, Elise, and Gracie are going to spend two weeks together in the Adirondacks at Matt’s grandfather’s home- cleaning it up to sell. Tension is high between Matt and Elise- it’s hard getting their marriage back on track after so much time apart. They’ve only been in Lake Placid for a couple of days when Gracie disappears. Will Matt and Elise’s marriage survive this tragedy? Will Gracie be found? Can the broken relationships of this family be repaired?
This was a great story- it took awhile to really get moving, but was an enjoyable read. The Summer We Lost Her is available today, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
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The Summer We Lost Her by Tish Cohen is a story about marriage struggles and the unconditional life for our children. Elise Sorenson has been riding horses since high school, now she’s competing for a a spot on the US Olympics team. Matt, Elise’s husband, spends most days being the sole parent of their daughter, Gracie. Elise’s time away from home is taking a toll on their marriage and their finances.
Matt’s family has had a home in Lake Placid for many generations. Matt, Elise, and Gracie are going to spend two weeks together in the Adirondacks at Matt’s grandfather’s home- cleaning it up to sell. Tension is high between Matt and Elise- it’s hard getting their marriage back on track after so much time apart. They’ve only been in Lake Placid for a couple of days when Gracie disappears. Will Matt and Elise’s marriage survive this tragedy? Will Gracie be found? Can the broken relationships of this family be repaired?
This was a great story- it took awhile to really get moving, but was an enjoyable read. The Summer We Lost Her is available today, Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
#tishcohen #thesummerwelosther #netgalley #fiction #fictionbooks #arcs #advancedreadercopy #readin2019 #gallerybooks
For more of my reviews visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhattheBook/ or http://whatthebook-reviews.tumblr.com/ or follow me on Instagram @whatthebook__ or on Litsy @whatthebook.
The Summer We Lost Her tells the story of two unlikable characters. Elise is a dressage rider with aspirations to get into the Rio Olympics. This has been her dream and always was. She and her husband, Matt, apparently had an agreement that she would follow this dream as far as she could. Matt is a lawyer and has also taken over the responsibilities of raising their 8/9 year old daughter. Matt is still hung up on his old high school crush/first lover, Cass, who happens to be in the house next to theirs while they are up in Lake Placid.
One day, their daughter, Gracie, who has mild cerebral palsy, doesn't come home on the bus from camp. While this is tragic, it doesn't happen until halfway through the book. The first half of the book is setting up Elise to be a bad person for following her dream instead of putting her family first. Matt is the angel, although the fact that he runs to Cass at every opportunity doesn't exactly put him in the best light either.
What drove me nuts about this was the circumstances surrounding Gracie's abduction. This was supposed to be a family vacation, full of family time because Elise had been away training. And yet, at the first opportunity, they are willing to send their daughter to day camp. If a parent has been away from their child for that long, I'd assume they would then actually want to be with their child and husband. They would want to do things as a family. I understand this led itself to the plot device of the abduction, but I was so bothered by Elise, it was tough. I also was bothered by how cavalier Matt was willing to treat their marriage.
Overall, the story was ok. The end was ok. This is one that I read but would call just ok.
One day, their daughter, Gracie, who has mild cerebral palsy, doesn't come home on the bus from camp. While this is tragic, it doesn't happen until halfway through the book. The first half of the book is setting up Elise to be a bad person for following her dream instead of putting her family first. Matt is the angel, although the fact that he runs to Cass at every opportunity doesn't exactly put him in the best light either.
What drove me nuts about this was the circumstances surrounding Gracie's abduction. This was supposed to be a family vacation, full of family time because Elise had been away training. And yet, at the first opportunity, they are willing to send their daughter to day camp. If a parent has been away from their child for that long, I'd assume they would then actually want to be with their child and husband. They would want to do things as a family. I understand this led itself to the plot device of the abduction, but I was so bothered by Elise, it was tough. I also was bothered by how cavalier Matt was willing to treat their marriage.
Overall, the story was ok. The end was ok. This is one that I read but would call just ok.
this took my SOOO long to read and was ultimately just not a favourite.
Loved this book! As someone who spends a good deal of my summers in the ADK park it was awesome to read a book set in the heart of it!
*I received a free copy of The Summer We Lost Her from Gallery Books via Edelweiss. This has in no way influenced my review which is honest and unbiased.*
A mystery with a slow pace, a hint of nostalgia, and a troubled marriage. When Gracie disappears, all the differences between Matt and Elise come to the surface.
Well written, the slow pace worked well both for the mystery and for the overall story. Between flashbacks and the present, I got to know the characters well, and understood where they were coming from.
A mystery with a slow pace, a hint of nostalgia, and a troubled marriage. When Gracie disappears, all the differences between Matt and Elise come to the surface.
Well written, the slow pace worked well both for the mystery and for the overall story. Between flashbacks and the present, I got to know the characters well, and understood where they were coming from.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fast read. Good character development. Matt and Elise are parents and Gracie is the child who goes missing.