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A review by strawberrymivvy
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was an OK read, but the introduction, whilst potentially important, was also a huge spoiler for how the novel is going to go.
The characters were somewhat two dimensional and made life-changing decisions seemingly at the drop of a hat with little consideration, but likeable for all that.
I didn't like that the story played into the trope that you can't just be friends with a person of the opposite sex, and everyone needs a happy ever after. The route to getting there was a little different to normal, particularly the travel element, but again, it all felt a little too perfect.
Good for a wet Sunday afternoon or an easy beach read
The characters were somewhat two dimensional and made life-changing decisions seemingly at the drop of a hat with little consideration, but likeable for all that.
I didn't like that the story played into the trope that you can't just be friends with a person of the opposite sex, and everyone needs a happy ever after. The route to getting there was a little different to normal, particularly the travel element, but again, it all felt a little too perfect.
Good for a wet Sunday afternoon or an easy beach read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide