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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Emily Giffin has always been a go to author for me especially when I was in my 20s. I haven't kept up with her recent works but when a friend suggested a buddy read of The Summer Pact, I couldn't resist.
This book got into the heavy stuff right off the bat. I definitely felt sad reading the beginning of the book. It just felt like it was heading in a really dark place. As the characters picked up and the storyline went on, it got lighter and picked a really nice route to take with very good friends.
Four completely different personalities meet at college and become fast friends. When a tragedy befalls one of them, they make a pact that no matter what is going on in their lives, they promise to drop everything and be there for each other. A few years later, something does happen to one of the friends and the pact is initiated. As each person trys to come to terms with their own struggles, they come together and step up to be what the other person needs. With a little travel, a few fights, a lot of patience and tons of love for each other, these friends find their ways back to themselves through each other. Nothing is stronger than friendship.
This book got into the heavy stuff right off the bat. I definitely felt sad reading the beginning of the book. It just felt like it was heading in a really dark place. As the characters picked up and the storyline went on, it got lighter and picked a really nice route to take with very good friends.
Four completely different personalities meet at college and become fast friends. When a tragedy befalls one of them, they make a pact that no matter what is going on in their lives, they promise to drop everything and be there for each other. A few years later, something does happen to one of the friends and the pact is initiated. As each person trys to come to terms with their own struggles, they come together and step up to be what the other person needs. With a little travel, a few fights, a lot of patience and tons of love for each other, these friends find their ways back to themselves through each other. Nothing is stronger than friendship.
This was an enjoyable read that transported me to Capri where I’m now more than ready to visit. I loved Emily’s description of the island and the history of it. Having followed Emily for a long time, I loved being able to identify parts of her in the book (connection to UVA, running, etc).
The story is about four college students who become friends but are then struck with grief, sadness and confusion when one tragically loses her life through suicide. I enjoyed hearing each person’s perspective and how they each had their own personal issues to deal with and overcome while still being there for one another….truly what friendship is.
The story is about four college students who become friends but are then struck with grief, sadness and confusion when one tragically loses her life through suicide. I enjoyed hearing each person’s perspective and how they each had their own personal issues to deal with and overcome while still being there for one another….truly what friendship is.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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:
N/A
Kept me interested. I like the multi povs but it felt rushed at the end.
hopeful
reflective
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
Summer, Tyson, Lainey, and Hannah meet on the first day of university and form an instant bond. Despite their wildly different backgrounds, personalities and goals their friendship sustains them through four years of university. And then a tragedy they didn’t anticipate will change them forever. Now adults and living separate lives they will come together when Hannah suffers a personal blow that sends her reeling.
This book definitely hits some hard topics, alcoholism, depression, suicide, but it’s approached without judgement. All our main characters have a journey of discovery to go on and they will support each other the best they can. They might make mistakes but they will do their best. I loved all of this but I really enjoyed Hannah’s storyline. I would read another book about all of these characters but the ending was great and it was a nice wrap up.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House and for letting me have an advanced copy for review.
the Summer Pact hits shelves July 9 2024
This book definitely hits some hard topics, alcoholism, depression, suicide, but it’s approached without judgement. All our main characters have a journey of discovery to go on and they will support each other the best they can. They might make mistakes but they will do their best. I loved all of this but I really enjoyed Hannah’s storyline. I would read another book about all of these characters but the ending was great and it was a nice wrap up.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House and for letting me have an advanced copy for review.
the Summer Pact hits shelves July 9 2024
The Summer Pact is a thoughtful reflection of friendship, grief and growing up. This book has the hallmark Emily Giffin style of honesty and humor. The adventure was vivid and entertaining and the relationships were captured honestly. I was expecting this to be a bit lighthearted, which it wasn’t. Once I recalibrated, I was pulled into the story. The ending felt too abrupt to me, and wished it had been expanded on. I would have read another 50 pages for more resolution, happily. I loved the three pov approach.