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scnole2021'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
3.25
cindyreads2024's review
4.0
I just can’t ever get enough of Beatriz Williams’s books. I love the New England settings, her characters, and the flaws and vulnerabilities we all share. Beautiful storytelling!
heyallimarie's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve had this on my “to read” list forever and finally grabbed it from the library this month because I wanted an easy fiction piece. I didn’t even know what it was about when I started (I’d just seen several friends give it high praise), but I was sucked in pretty quickly. Once I hit the halfway point, I couldn’t put it down! Some of the storyline was a little predictable and I felt like the ending was wrapped up a little too neatly - it’s just too convenient that all the villains died and our heroes and heroines survived. I’d have rather Nick and Budgie actually divorced rather than her dying. I did think the writing was really great and overall I still really enjoyed it! Four solid stars.
mish001's review
4.0
3.5 stars. Admittedly a guilty pleasure read. Perfect fluff for the beach or pool in that it's light and holds your attention.
Lily could be grating at times, playing the martyr, and Nick's actions throughout the novel - which he attributes to 'honor' - were likewise eye-roll inducing. Epilogue was a bit too pat for me. I don't mind that they ended up together but the writing tuned really schmaltzy- not that the rest of the book was highbrow in any way - but the pacing and plot were structured enough. The ending just dripped with corniness - 'oh, honorable Nick goes off to fight in the war even though he doesn't have to and yet is safe and comes home to me as I have my third child' (said in a Scarlett O'Hara voice) Anyway, if you want something light, easy, and fun to read while having a cocktail by the pool then this is a good pick.
Lily could be grating at times, playing the martyr, and Nick's actions throughout the novel - which he attributes to 'honor' - were likewise eye-roll inducing. Epilogue was a bit too pat for me. I don't mind that they ended up together but the writing tuned really schmaltzy- not that the rest of the book was highbrow in any way - but the pacing and plot were structured enough. The ending just dripped with corniness - 'oh, honorable Nick goes off to fight in the war even though he doesn't have to and yet is safe and comes home to me as I have my third child' (said in a Scarlett O'Hara voice) Anyway, if you want something light, easy, and fun to read while having a cocktail by the pool then this is a good pick.
tracyfeye's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
olivesnook's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lamom77's review
4.0
Another great book by Beatriz Williams! She is such a great storyteller. This was a fantastic summer read that kept surprising me even when I thought I had it all figured out!