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allisonseverson's review against another edition
3.0
I read this some time ago (before Goodreads), and didn't enjoy it as much as her more recent book, Silver Girl.
jellokites's review against another edition
I just couldn't get into the book. I've read stories by this author before so not sure what it is. Maybe I will try this again some other time.
problemreader's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Quick, easy, fun read for summer. Two minor annoyances were when the home in Nantucket was constantly referred to by the street name and the mother was referred to by first and last name. Every. Single. Time. Otherwise, I loved it!
stephaniereads9b0f8's review against another edition
3.0
It's summer, and three women are sharing a house on Nantucket. A small house, one that's been in the family for ages, and they're all wondering if the walls can contain all the problems they're bringing with.
Melanie's husband is cheating on her, something she's only recently discovered, even though they've been going through round after round of in vitro fertilization attempts, all of them unsuccessful. And of course, now that their relationship is up in the air, Melanie discovers she's pregnant. Not the best timing.
Brenda's an English professor- or was, before she was fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a student (who is older than she) and accidentally damaging a Jackson Pollock painting when she threw something in a fit of rage after being confronted by her boss and some smug students. Brenda's got legal troubles, relationship troubles, family troubles...She's just troubled, period.
Vickie has cancer. Lung cancer, to be exact, and she's terrified. Not just of dying, but of leaving her two young sons behind. (Fair warning: if you're grieving, have post-partum depression, or are struggling emotionally in any way, Vickie's narrations are really difficult to read. I teared up quite a few times reading her lamentations. Hilderbrand does an amazing job at putting Vickie's fear into words.) She's trying to be strong, but it's definitely not an easy task.
All of this drama is witnessed by Josh, a college student who becomes a male nanny for Vickie's two boys during this tumultuous summer. There is, of course, romance involved, because what's a good summer beach read without a good summer romance? This is a really sweet story with some hardcore emotional depth to it. Read it by the pool or under your beach umbrella, but save a corner of your towel to dry your tears, because they WILL make an appearance. Two thumbs up from me.
Melanie's husband is cheating on her, something she's only recently discovered, even though they've been going through round after round of in vitro fertilization attempts, all of them unsuccessful. And of course, now that their relationship is up in the air, Melanie discovers she's pregnant. Not the best timing.
Brenda's an English professor- or was, before she was fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a student (who is older than she) and accidentally damaging a Jackson Pollock painting when she threw something in a fit of rage after being confronted by her boss and some smug students. Brenda's got legal troubles, relationship troubles, family troubles...She's just troubled, period.
Vickie has cancer. Lung cancer, to be exact, and she's terrified. Not just of dying, but of leaving her two young sons behind. (Fair warning: if you're grieving, have post-partum depression, or are struggling emotionally in any way, Vickie's narrations are really difficult to read. I teared up quite a few times reading her lamentations. Hilderbrand does an amazing job at putting Vickie's fear into words.) She's trying to be strong, but it's definitely not an easy task.
All of this drama is witnessed by Josh, a college student who becomes a male nanny for Vickie's two boys during this tumultuous summer. There is, of course, romance involved, because what's a good summer beach read without a good summer romance? This is a really sweet story with some hardcore emotional depth to it. Read it by the pool or under your beach umbrella, but save a corner of your towel to dry your tears, because they WILL make an appearance. Two thumbs up from me.
hmonkeyreads's review against another edition
3.0
Good enough beach book with an interesting (but ultimately absurd) plot. But it was yet another book with largely unlikeable characters. Sometimes I understand why they need to be unlikeable but in this particular book it did not seem necessary.
brendaclay's review against another edition
4.0
This book exceeded my expectations. It's about three women (two of them sisters) sharing a beach house for the summer, each with her own serious crisis. It's one of those books that I related to, and that affected me, in ways I can't really explain. Great stuff!
lizzyrotchford's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
4.25
Elin Hilderbrand DOES NOT MISS
mz5family's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I enjoyed reading it and learning more about the characters. They felt very real to me by the end. It was an intriguing story that spoke to some innately human experiences, like fear of leaving your children behind or loving someone even when you wish you didn’t. Of making life-altering choices, heartbreak, and friendships.
lemanley's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this story. It was a good book to read with character who seemed as if I could have known them for years. I love the ocean and the beaches of New England. I would recommend this book as a good story to read sitting on a beach this summer.
Summer is here and this story is filled with stories of love and heartbreak. The main characters are three women and a college student who has come home to the island for summer break. They become entwined together one sister with two young children has breast cancer. The other sister has been fired from her job as a college professor because of an affair with a gentleman who is a bit older but who happens to be one of her students. The third woman is dear friend who has been married for several years and has tried unsuccessfully to become pregnant after many in-vitro attempts.
Summer is here and this story is filled with stories of love and heartbreak. The main characters are three women and a college student who has come home to the island for summer break. They become entwined together one sister with two young children has breast cancer. The other sister has been fired from her job as a college professor because of an affair with a gentleman who is a bit older but who happens to be one of her students. The third woman is dear friend who has been married for several years and has tried unsuccessfully to become pregnant after many in-vitro attempts.