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kbonneville's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
angeerah's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This is my least favorite of all her books. The characters are one dimensional and mostly unlikeable. Her portrayal of autism was horrible. Although she was possibly trying to address racism, it was so poorly done, it made me wonder about her views. I would not recommend.
lulo49's review against another edition
3.0
The first book I read by this author, The Hotel Nantucket, was light an rather enjoyable. However, I didn't enjoy this one as much. The characters were childish and whiney, but I held on to the end to see how the story concluded since I just hate to stop reading a book once I've started it. The resolution was less than satisfying and clear this one likely has or will have a sequel or two. However, I won't be reading it.
colinsculver's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such an interesting combination of love, drama, heartbreak, romance, and relationships. Leaves you wondering what will happen next summer at the beach club, yet knowing it’ll be just another summer of people changing.
bekahau's review against another edition
3.0
A felt like the story line was just very choppy and it wasn’t a favorite.
emmabee19's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Not my favorite Elin Hilderbrand book.
areynolds483's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katepattperry's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ojohnson's review against another edition
3.0
When I started this book, everyone I asked said that technically speaking Elin Hildebrand’s books have gotten more intricate with better plot so I was nervous I wouldn’t like the book.
The only problem I had with the book wasn’t her writing stylistically, but her character Mack. I just couldn’t see his character arc and really disliked the way he was jumbled into the story with relationships and the way he treated the women in them.
I guess I do see how Elin Hildebrand has evolved because her characters are becoming more human. Even in the hotel nantucket the “bad guys” had redeemable qualities and when I think of the human condition that is writing that appeals to me the most.
The only problem I had with the book wasn’t her writing stylistically, but her character Mack. I just couldn’t see his character arc and really disliked the way he was jumbled into the story with relationships and the way he treated the women in them.
I guess I do see how Elin Hildebrand has evolved because her characters are becoming more human. Even in the hotel nantucket the “bad guys” had redeemable qualities and when I think of the human condition that is writing that appeals to me the most.