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A review by themanicuredreader
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’ll never not read an Emily Giffin book. Truthfully, I’d give it two stars if it hadn’t kept me turning the pages. I’ve been reading EG’s books for 15 years, & this one fell really flat. The way it starts is so abrupt, I almost put the book down. But I powered through & ultimately enjoyed the eventual Italy setting (though it feels like she just watched White Lotus season 2 for inspo).
In creative writing class, they teach you “show, don’t tell.” This book ignored that advice. The plot & the characters were all very surface level. It spent too much time in Atlanta & random side quests & not enough time in college & with the relationships — both platonic & romantic. I devoured EG’s last book in a day, so I hope the next one hits the mark.
In creative writing class, they teach you “show, don’t tell.” This book ignored that advice. The plot & the characters were all very surface level. It spent too much time in Atlanta & random side quests & not enough time in college & with the relationships — both platonic & romantic. I devoured EG’s last book in a day, so I hope the next one hits the mark.