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byp's review against another edition
3.0
This book probably only deserves two stars because it asks us to sympathize with a Bernie Madoff-type without compelling reasons. And, while I'm glad Hilderbrand finally introduced some gay characters, that plotline is not developed. BUT, I still enjoy her writing, and these books are my guilty pleasure in the summer.
scasuga's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
kdowli01's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
casuallyreadingx's review against another edition
3.0
Hilderbrand is the queen of beach reads. Her books take you on a trip: sunny, with a drink in your hand, feeling the sand, the music, the atmosphere. Then… BOOM. Drama comes in out of nowhere and slaps you in the face. Chick-lit.
This is the 4th book I’ve read from this author and my least favorite. I enjoyed the setting, clearly. The writing is engaging and descriptive. I also like how there’s always a mystery/dramatic element to the story. I enjoyed that the friendship in this story was very messy. It was real and raw. Nothing is ever perfect forever. Now my dislikes: It was overly pushed out. It could have been shorter as at times it felt like pages worth of information were just there to fill in. Slow paced through the first half of the book. The characters were okay. Easy read so Overall it was okay.
This is the 4th book I’ve read from this author and my least favorite. I enjoyed the setting, clearly. The writing is engaging and descriptive. I also like how there’s always a mystery/dramatic element to the story. I enjoyed that the friendship in this story was very messy. It was real and raw. Nothing is ever perfect forever. Now my dislikes: It was overly pushed out. It could have been shorter as at times it felt like pages worth of information were just there to fill in. Slow paced through the first half of the book. The characters were okay. Easy read so Overall it was okay.
shareen17's review against another edition
3.0
Set over the summer in beautiful, beachy Nantucket, this makes an easy summer read. A woman's ultra-wealthy lifestyle and family life comes to a crashing halt when her husband is arrested for running a Ponzi scheme (very much like Bernie Madoff's). She escapes with an old friend to her friend's summer home on Nantucket while she finds out if she will be indicted and figures out how to restart her life.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The great thing about being late to the Elin Hilderbrand game is that I have so many "new to me" reads that I can fall in love with. This was absolutely one of those reads. I loved the threads of this story - lifelong friendship, love - lost and found for a number of reasons, the twists of an investigation of an intense crime, and just so many wonderful feels. I really, really adored this one y'all.
angeerah's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
3.0
mtimberlake13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
3.75