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jelenbaas's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
readingonmountains's review against another edition
4.0
From the cover I would have expected a light summery read and this was not that. It was, however, a great read about a difficult topic - sexual assault/rape. The characters were well done, I enjoyed the multiple POVs and timelines. It was interesting to see some characters POVs from when they were teens and again in adulthood. The subject matter was thought-provoking.
evarano's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 ⭐️
This is a story of two Diana’s, one experienced a traumatic event she is working to overcome, and the other, “Daisy”, seemingly lives a perfect life with her husband and daughter. The two meet and develop a friendship, but one has no idea the other has an elaborate plan of revenge.
Big Summer was one of my favourite reads from last year, so when I was sent That Summer I was beyond excited. After reading it though, I’m beyond disappointed. Like what was the purpose of this book? The book did touch on a sexual assault, recovery and healing and that was important, it was also the part that was the most gripping and kept me reading. But the rest was just, what? The ending is SO anticlimactic I was pissed, it felt like a giant waste of time. Daisy’s family was so horrible, from her mother to her brother, her husband and even her daughter was so bratty and ungrateful, hard to read. Daisy herself was miserable and naive, she was constantly taken advantage of and lived in a world where she only did what she thought she should to make everyone around her happy, even though they treated her like complete garbage. I liked Diana a lot better and her story was much more interesting, but in the end again like it went nowhere. I thought this would have some giant twists and turns but I figured everything out before it happened. Also, why is it sooooo long? And why was Beatrice’s perspective included? None of that made sense! I don’t think her perspective contributed to the story at all. The writing was good and I did like reading Diana’s side, I liked Daisy also but her character was just so sad. Anyways, I wouldn’t waste your time with this, it missed big time. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
This is a story of two Diana’s, one experienced a traumatic event she is working to overcome, and the other, “Daisy”, seemingly lives a perfect life with her husband and daughter. The two meet and develop a friendship, but one has no idea the other has an elaborate plan of revenge.
Big Summer was one of my favourite reads from last year, so when I was sent That Summer I was beyond excited. After reading it though, I’m beyond disappointed. Like what was the purpose of this book? The book did touch on a sexual assault, recovery and healing and that was important, it was also the part that was the most gripping and kept me reading. But the rest was just, what? The ending is SO anticlimactic I was pissed, it felt like a giant waste of time. Daisy’s family was so horrible, from her mother to her brother, her husband and even her daughter was so bratty and ungrateful, hard to read. Daisy herself was miserable and naive, she was constantly taken advantage of and lived in a world where she only did what she thought she should to make everyone around her happy, even though they treated her like complete garbage. I liked Diana a lot better and her story was much more interesting, but in the end again like it went nowhere. I thought this would have some giant twists and turns but I figured everything out before it happened. Also, why is it sooooo long? And why was Beatrice’s perspective included? None of that made sense! I don’t think her perspective contributed to the story at all. The writing was good and I did like reading Diana’s side, I liked Daisy also but her character was just so sad. Anyways, I wouldn’t waste your time with this, it missed big time. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
kateburstein31's review against another edition
4.0
I started this book awhile ago and then put it aside. I picked it up again last weekend and decided to hunker down and read it. This has a more serious tone than most of her earlier books. I found the first half of the book more engaging than the latter part but overall found the book worth reading.
pollyb23's review against another edition
4.0
Really 4.5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and it’s not a fluffy summer beach book like the cover leads you to think!
d_f's review against another edition
dark
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
blueberrieads_22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
- “The hours can feel long, but the years go by fast.”
- Diana
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Jennifer Weiner once again returns to the shores of Cape Cod in her new novel. Last summer I read her novel [b:Big Summer|52755548|Big Summer|Jennifer Weiner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585287049l/52755548._SY75_.jpg|73726844], which was also set on the Cape.
In this novel, we meet two women, Diana and Daisy, who first connect via an email sent to the wrong email address. Their email addresses have only one punctuation mark difference. The two women connect and meet up. Daisy is somewhat unsatisfied with her life in the Philadelphia suburbs and sees the older Diana as a having more exciting life as a business consultant. The two women strike up a friendship. But we learn, as pages go by that there is more that connects them than just their email addresses.
This is a another novel that speaks to the #metoo movement and how it has impacted the lives of everyday people. It talks about how a sexual assault can change the direction of a woman's life and always lingers in her mind. This was a very readable novel that was a bit heavier and more complex than standard "chick-lit" fare. I loved all the Cape Cod references. :)
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
In this novel, we meet two women, Diana and Daisy, who first connect via an email sent to the wrong email address. Their email addresses have only one punctuation mark difference. The two women connect and meet up. Daisy is somewhat unsatisfied with her life in the Philadelphia suburbs and sees the older Diana as a having more exciting life as a business consultant. The two women strike up a friendship. But we learn, as pages go by that there is more that connects them than just their email addresses.
This is a another novel that speaks to the #metoo movement and how it has impacted the lives of everyday people. It talks about how a sexual assault can change the direction of a woman's life and always lingers in her mind. This was a very readable novel that was a bit heavier and more complex than standard "chick-lit" fare. I loved all the Cape Cod references. :)
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
that_one_emily11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
casuallyreadingx's review against another edition
3.0
I promised myself I would read this In the summer and I didn’t haha. This was a thought provoking, hard reality, sad story. Don’t let the cover fool you as it looks very summer like; please check the trigger warnings. Complex characters, friendships, and shocking + dramatic moments. The writing was beautifully done and it follows right alongside the #metoo movement. The pacing was off for me even as an audio book and it was quite slow at times. Overall, I definitely recommend this!
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