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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
I’m impressed that Elin can destroy and rebuild so many lives in so few pages. This book would’ve been even better if it were longer, but even the short version was fascinating.
Oh Elin. I've read so many of your novels. So. Many. Darling. I simply cannot handle another story where a smart, logical woman is talked out of an abortion by a teenage boy who deeply loves "his baby" despite it being entirely unplanned and unwanted. It simply isn't believable and ends up feels more like a political statement (despite the author's public statements of her pro-choice views) than a plot point.
Unfortunately, after many books, I think this will be my last from Ms. Hilderbrand. The list of "suspend your disbelief" factors has finally become too long to excuse.
Unfortunately, after many books, I think this will be my last from Ms. Hilderbrand. The list of "suspend your disbelief" factors has finally become too long to excuse.
Oh Elin, you and your twisted little brain. Her novels will always show that all humans are flawed. No one is what they seem. But this premise was just a little too much for me.
Well, I read this in a day.. Easy to read and I guess there was something in here that made me keep reading.. Maybe I kept thinking it would get better? Meh. I think it took me all of 15 pages to figure out what the big secret was. Totally predictable. I really like the other Elin Hildebrand books I've read so this was a let down. But I guess if you're looking for an easy beach read with lots of drama, go for it.
This was not it. I should have DNFed. This is so unlike any other EH book I’ve read. Not a single one of the characters was likeable, the plot lines disgusted me and it didn’t even feel like the Nantucket from other novels.
The ties between women can run as deep as the ocean-but so can the secrets.
For 20 years, Kayla, Antoinette and Val have performed their own special summer ritual. Once a year, the old friends put aside their daily, separate lives to drink champagne, swap stories and swim naked under the Nantucket stars. But on one of those bonding nights, one of their trio swims out from the shore and doesn't return. After the surviving friends emerge from their grief, they realize that the repercussions of their loss go far beyond their little circle, and they begin to uncover layers of secrets--and their connections to each other--that were never revealed on the beach. What has made their friendship strong now has the power to destroy--their marriages, families, even themselves.
3.5 ★
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Elin Hilderbrand. I bought Nantucket Nights for the book signing because it was one of her books I hadn't read before. As always, her books leave me craving for more. I liked that Nantucket Nights was enveloped by the mystery of Antoinette's disappearance; how does someone vanish while swimming? I had a sense that Antoinette was someplace out there. Otherwise, her body would be found if she drowned. As a reader, you couldn't help but wonder where she was hiding and why she decided to flee. Several scenarios were running through my mind while I was reading.
Kayla was not an easy character to like. I wanted to like her, but it was difficult at times. She seemed to be complaining her way through the book. While I can appreciate her concern for her friend who went missing, it appeared to be constant. Yet, I couldn’t get enough of the story. It could be because I wanted to see what happened to Antoinette and what other secrets Kayla may discover next. One of my favorite aspects of the book was the mystery.
Theo. I was uncertain of how to feel about him. I felt that his treatment of his mother was unfair. Although I assumed he was hiding something, I never considered the real reason for his actions. It’s still not an excuse for treating his mother like he did. Though not my favorite book by Elin Hilderbrand, I did enjoy Nantucket Nights . Nevertheless, I can see myself returning to this story in the future.
For 20 years, Kayla, Antoinette and Val have performed their own special summer ritual. Once a year, the old friends put aside their daily, separate lives to drink champagne, swap stories and swim naked under the Nantucket stars. But on one of those bonding nights, one of their trio swims out from the shore and doesn't return. After the surviving friends emerge from their grief, they realize that the repercussions of their loss go far beyond their little circle, and they begin to uncover layers of secrets--and their connections to each other--that were never revealed on the beach. What has made their friendship strong now has the power to destroy--their marriages, families, even themselves.
3.5 ★
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Elin Hilderbrand. I bought Nantucket Nights for the book signing because it was one of her books I hadn't read before. As always, her books leave me craving for more. I liked that Nantucket Nights was enveloped by the mystery of Antoinette's disappearance; how does someone vanish while swimming? I had a sense that Antoinette was someplace out there. Otherwise, her body would be found if she drowned. As a reader, you couldn't help but wonder where she was hiding and why she decided to flee. Several scenarios were running through my mind while I was reading.
Kayla was not an easy character to like. I wanted to like her, but it was difficult at times. She seemed to be complaining her way through the book. While I can appreciate her concern for her friend who went missing, it appeared to be constant. Yet, I couldn’t get enough of the story. It could be because I wanted to see what happened to Antoinette and what other secrets Kayla may discover next. One of my favorite aspects of the book was the mystery.
Theo. I was uncertain of how to feel about him. I felt that his treatment of his mother was unfair. Although I assumed he was hiding something, I never considered the real reason for his actions. It’s still not an excuse for treating his mother like he did. Though not my favorite book by Elin Hilderbrand, I did enjoy Nantucket Nights . Nevertheless, I can see myself returning to this story in the future.
I've read quite a few Elin books and I felt this one was lacking. A who done it that just was not overly great imo. 3 friends who have 1 night that they share together known as Night Swimmers each year. They each share a big secret every year. This is the year 1 of these friends goes missing/dead. Time to solve the mystery!!
While it was not my favorite, it was an easy fast read which I find with all Elins books!
While it was not my favorite, it was an easy fast read which I find with all Elins books!
I hope my friendships of 20 years look a LOT different than the ones in this book. SHEESH.
Had to stay up to finish it of course.
Had to stay up to finish it of course.