Scan barcode
nowjamie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Grief, Rape, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Homophobia
bellaguiliano's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Suicide, Death of parent, and Eating disorder
mandib's review
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Animal death
kelly_e's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
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
3.0
Title: That Summer
Author: Jennifer Weiner
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 3
Pub Date: May 11 2021
T H R E E • W O R D S
Twisty • Insightful • Heavy
📖 S Y N O P S I S
When two separate Diana's paths cross due to an errant email, an unlikely friendships begins to form. However, to one women it's hardly a chance encounter. That Summer is a story of long held secrets, powerful friendship, learning to confront the past and embracing the future.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This one has all the summer vibes a good beach read should - relaxing setting, delicious food, friendship and of course, drama. But with the addition of a traumatic and life-changing incident at its heart. If you're looking for light and fluffy, this certainly isn't it. I definitely have issues with this being marketed as the most anticipated beach read of the summer, and with such a fun and appealing cover. In fact this book is everywhere right now, but very little is said of the sensitive nature of its content.
While I enjoyed getting to know both women and their struggles to find an identity for very different reasons, the dual timeline structure made for an inconsistent flow throughout the first half of the book. The underlying theme of the powerful and healing nature of friendship is what makes this book shine, but it isn't without its flaws.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Jennifer Weiner fans
• readers looking for a beach read with depth
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"His smile was like the sum coming out after days of rain; like pulling on the softest sweater on a cold day."
Author: Jennifer Weiner
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 3
Pub Date: May 11 2021
T H R E E • W O R D S
Twisty • Insightful • Heavy
📖 S Y N O P S I S
When two separate Diana's paths cross due to an errant email, an unlikely friendships begins to form. However, to one women it's hardly a chance encounter. That Summer is a story of long held secrets, powerful friendship, learning to confront the past and embracing the future.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This one has all the summer vibes a good beach read should - relaxing setting, delicious food, friendship and of course, drama. But with the addition of a traumatic and life-changing incident at its heart. If you're looking for light and fluffy, this certainly isn't it. I definitely have issues with this being marketed as the most anticipated beach read of the summer, and with such a fun and appealing cover. In fact this book is everywhere right now, but very little is said of the sensitive nature of its content.
While I enjoyed getting to know both women and their struggles to find an identity for very different reasons, the dual timeline structure made for an inconsistent flow throughout the first half of the book. The underlying theme of the powerful and healing nature of friendship is what makes this book shine, but it isn't without its flaws.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Jennifer Weiner fans
• readers looking for a beach read with depth
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"His smile was like the sum coming out after days of rain; like pulling on the softest sweater on a cold day."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Sexism, and Suicide
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Car accident, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
drunk driving, death of a friend
More...