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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
fast-paced
everytime i read one of their books im like “ow” and reflect on the pain of growing from our personality flaws. which is fine. you really have to trust the process in this one but the process is “we all believed in stereotypes as a kid and had to fumble around until we realize being sexist ruins our ability to have empathy”. except this book doesn’t show that complete journey, just part of it, but that’s so so so realistic for one single summer!
but yeah even the parts i find unsatisfying or upsetting to read perfectly match the ways life can be unsatisfying and upsetting. they capture certain moods so well it’s insane.
but yeah even the parts i find unsatisfying or upsetting to read perfectly match the ways life can be unsatisfying and upsetting. they capture certain moods so well it’s insane.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cursing, Miscarriage, Blood, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Grief, Cultural appropriation
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
They definitely hit the nail on the head with what it's like when you're a preteen girl & how adults treat you during that time.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
reflective
fast-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
A lived in and gorgeously drawn coming of age story reflecting on the power of female friendships of all ages, This One Summer is a nostalgic read with all the warmth of the all too ephemeral season it’s capturing.
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Captures the weird, fun, special energy of a routine summer vacation so well
Rose is on the verge of becoming a teenager, and goes on summer vacation to her family cabin in a small seaside town, just like she has for many years before. She spends most of her time with her younger friend Windy, who serves as the perfect sidekick, as she’s just young enough to not have a problem asking questions or saying outlandish things, while Rose is on the cusp of keeping things bottled up as she figures it out. Rose’s father and mother had unsuccessfully been trying for a baby, and this trip brings up a lot of pent-up resentment and hurt between the two. Of course, neither party addresses the issues straightforwardly with Rose, but she’s old enough to notice the tension and have it affect her. Windy and Rose spend most of their days riding bikes or swimming, and frequenting the general store, which supplies them with horror movies that they’re probably too young to watch. This store also provides them with some teenage gossip, as the clerks frequently have girls around the store and are seen making out with them. Eventually, it is discovered that one clerk has impregnated his girlfriend and isn’t dealing with it in the most respectful or responsible manner. The girlfriend almost drowns at night (whether she tried to drown herself or it was an accident is up for interpretation), Rose notices her and alerts her mother who breaks out of her depression to save her.