A review by lsmith725
Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand

emotional lighthearted relaxing slow-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

3.5

I have such mixed feelings about this, like I usually do with Hilderbrand's novels.  This is a rich historical fiction; the sixties atmosphere is great and I would call it somewhat informative.  That aspect was well done.  However, I just couldn't care about or love the characters quite enough.  They all had plenty of drama and had interesting stories.  What is lacked was a bit of intrigue or conflict, which I find is typical of Hilderbrand's stories.  Typical Hilderbrand summer story, so if you love them, this one is well done.
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