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kimses's review against another edition
4.0
A Month of Summer takes a look at a number of life sitautions in an effective and emotial way -- divorce, marital struggles, aging parents, work-life balance, illness, disabilities. It really is packed full of different perspectives and describes "the sandwich generation" well. Trying to be a mother, wife and daughter all at once is difficult in itself. When you add in work responsibilities, teenage emotions, disabled parents and all the emotional baggage...you have a book the hits home with the stress and pain involved. However, it also has its rays of light as the main character embraces those around her that are caring and bring support and joy into her life.
graciegrametbauer's review against another edition
4.0
Such a good book! Wingate always does such a beautiful job at connecting characters and finishing the book in a perfect way.
readwellreviews's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
whatjenreads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a heartwarming, easy read. It was very predictable and would make a great palate cleanser type of book. This was on the lighter side, for such a heavy topic. While it was an enjoyable read, it was too “fluffy” and I would have preferred a little grit. This is a great choice for those looking for a lighter, predictable, happy ending type of story. Thank you to the publisher for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review.
donnareadathon2021's review against another edition
4.0
This book was written some time ago (in the 2000’s) so there are some references to PalmPilots and computer stands but this book’s storyline transcends the time gap.
Rebecca’s mother and father divorced when she was twelve and she still has vivid memories of her stepmother Hanna Beth waiting outside the family home while her mother and her moved out.
Fast forward to the time of the story and Rebecca receives a phone call to let her know that her father who has Alzheimer’s and mentally challenged stepbrother Teddy need her help. Hanna Beth has had a stroke and is a nursing home and at home things have fallen apart.
Rebecca has her own issues. She suspects her husband is having an affair, her own young daughter needs her and she is a busy immigration lawyer herself.
She travels to Dallas from California and starts unraveling what has been happening.
The story is told from both Rebecca and Hanna Beth’s perspectives. This is a stunning story that really made me think about ageing, reliance on family and being truthful with those we love.
Rebecca’s mother and father divorced when she was twelve and she still has vivid memories of her stepmother Hanna Beth waiting outside the family home while her mother and her moved out.
Fast forward to the time of the story and Rebecca receives a phone call to let her know that her father who has Alzheimer’s and mentally challenged stepbrother Teddy need her help. Hanna Beth has had a stroke and is a nursing home and at home things have fallen apart.
Rebecca has her own issues. She suspects her husband is having an affair, her own young daughter needs her and she is a busy immigration lawyer herself.
She travels to Dallas from California and starts unraveling what has been happening.
The story is told from both Rebecca and Hanna Beth’s perspectives. This is a stunning story that really made me think about ageing, reliance on family and being truthful with those we love.
dvallee's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this is a real "feel-good" story. Nothing earth shattering here. I enjoyed it, but for me it was fluff.
amc70's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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