Summer Island by Kristin Hannah

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Summer Island

Kristin Hannah

3.65 AVERAGE

katiejohns's review

3.5
emotional reflective 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
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kasitiingram2's review

2.75
adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

readingindc's review against another edition

3.75
Complex family relationships but like nothing wild? 
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staceywomack's review

3.0
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

ksauders125's review

4.75
emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-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
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katie_holder's review

3.25
emotional hopeful sad medium-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
Summer Island was… fine. Tolerable. Not bad, but nothing that wowed me. Kristen Hannah’s writing here felt a little too formulaic—like every emotional beat followed a predictable pattern, and every thread got tied up with a neat bow.


The biggest miss for me was the “forgiveness factor.” Conflicts resolved too easily, without the depth or struggle that would have made the reconciliations feel earned.


The highlight for me was Eric. He was the only character I felt a real emotional connection to, and his storyline carried the most weight.


Overall, it’s a serviceable read, but not one I’ll be thinking about for long.


deegibbo's review against another edition

3.0
emotional sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

meglawrence39's review

3.5
emotional hopeful sad 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

jmyles's review against another edition

3.75
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

carolineva's review against another edition

2.0
emotional slow-paced