That Summer: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner
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Web ID: 14352682a cautionary tale
In what originally read like a "grass is always greener" story, Jennifer Weiner introduces readers to two women connected through a similar email address. These two women, divided by class, career, life style, age and so much more will find that they have more in common than either admits. We will see the abrupt changes brought into their lives when violence, commited by someone they trusted, takes over their lives. Weiner is known for the dark subjects she injects into the everyday lives of her characters, bringing attention to prevention causes. These characters are successful and present a take charage attitude. No one would believe they live in fear. Their journey should serve as a clear warning to those who would take advantage of anyone weaker than them.
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Did not disappoint!
Grabbed this book in the airport for a waiting read, couldn't wait to see how it all turned out. Slightly predictable, but so very well written and easy to follow. As a fan of her work, I was not disappointed at all.
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great novel, tough topic
Don’t let this cute beachy cover fool you. Jennifer Weiner tackles hard topics in this novel. I love Weiner’s writing and ability to create complex characters in amazing stories. Daisy is life lackluster. Her husband has become distant and her daughter has recently been kicked out of a legacy boarding school. She is living vicariously through e-mails that often get misdirected to the wrong person. Daisy ends up meeting with Diane in NYC and they soon are meeting up regularly. The real secret is how these two women are really connected. Victims of sexual assault don’t just get over what happens to them. It affects their whole life and often times impact others as well. This book is about making people accountable for what they have done. 4 stars
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