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"One Summer is a beautifully written story about family, redemption and hope. Baldacci demonstrates why, regardless of genre, he's one of the world's foremost storytellers."--Richard Paul Evans, #1 bestselling author of "The Walk" and "The Christmas Box"
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A moving story of love, second chances and the importance of family from the Number One International Bestseller
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jack Armstrong is a former army ranger married to his other half...a marriage meant to be, made in heaven. Then he comes down with an unnamed fatal illness which will leave his wife and 3 children alone.
David Baldacci completes an artful and accurate description of what illness does to the whole family. The story is told from Jack's viewpoint..."he couldn't make it upstairs to his bedroom...It was another piece of his life taken from him, like he was being dismantled, brick by brick. ". The story is heart rendering and oh so true in its description of its` characters, in the thoughts of Jack, the actions of his wife and his teenage daughter. The two younger sons really do not have much depth in their part, but that does not hamper the story.
The family suffers another horrendous tragedy and blow after blow. Jack has to struggle to rebuild his life, his emotions and most of all his family. The bulk of the story takes place at his wife's family beach house, where we see a family struggling with the anger, the angst of the setbacks they are dealt.
This is a heart wrenching story, but also one that proves the power of love and determination and yes of miracles. It is for romantics and those who search for what life is all about, what people can do and learn and how they can change their lives. It shows the mistakes and tenderness that we all need to see and would find absorbing to read about. This is a book, a good story with all the interesting plot twists and turns of a mesmerizing summer read....Sometimes life doesn't work out and then maybe it does.
David Baldacci completes an artful and accurate description of what illness does to the whole family. The story is told from Jack's viewpoint..."he couldn't make it upstairs to his bedroom...It was another piece of his life taken from him, like he was being dismantled, brick by brick. ". The story is heart rendering and oh so true in its description of its` characters, in the thoughts of Jack, the actions of his wife and his teenage daughter. The two younger sons really do not have much depth in their part, but that does not hamper the story.
The family suffers another horrendous tragedy and blow after blow. Jack has to struggle to rebuild his life, his emotions and most of all his family. The bulk of the story takes place at his wife's family beach house, where we see a family struggling with the anger, the angst of the setbacks they are dealt.
This is a heart wrenching story, but also one that proves the power of love and determination and yes of miracles. It is for romantics and those who search for what life is all about, what people can do and learn and how they can change their lives. It shows the mistakes and tenderness that we all need to see and would find absorbing to read about. This is a book, a good story with all the interesting plot twists and turns of a mesmerizing summer read....Sometimes life doesn't work out and then maybe it does.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
They say a good story has to be insightful, engaging and entertaining while rife with lessons.As a matter of fact, the setting for this eerily fascinating story is great; the pacing is fast, the narrative supports the dialogue, which in itself is effectively used. There is no point going on and on. This story strikes a chord with its target readership and even beyond. However, I am glad I stumbled onto it. Fortune Calls is another story in waiting and hope it meets the hype that came with its recommendation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book had been recommended at various bookstores, so I was hoping for more from the story and the writer.
I have never read a David Baldacci novel before, but I understand that he mostly writes action type thrillers. Well that comes through in One Summer, the way it's written, the pace -it's like he's desperately trying a new genre but can't stray too far from the nest.
As one reviewer has already suggested, the storyline feels artificial. Perhaps it's because each chapter is only about four pages long, so the story keeps jumping from one scene to the next. This book reads as if it was written to be a film.
It is also somewhat predictable in it's storyline, perhaps not so much if you don't read the jacket first (if you do, you might as well not bother reading the actual book as there's little else to the story).
I was hoping for more evocative descriptions of summer in South Carolina and some insight into the more unusual issues that might split and unite a family. Now that could have made it a good summer read! Sadly, this book just never really delivered.
I have never read a David Baldacci novel before, but I understand that he mostly writes action type thrillers. Well that comes through in One Summer, the way it's written, the pace -it's like he's desperately trying a new genre but can't stray too far from the nest.
As one reviewer has already suggested, the storyline feels artificial. Perhaps it's because each chapter is only about four pages long, so the story keeps jumping from one scene to the next. This book reads as if it was written to be a film.
It is also somewhat predictable in it's storyline, perhaps not so much if you don't read the jacket first (if you do, you might as well not bother reading the actual book as there's little else to the story).
I was hoping for more evocative descriptions of summer in South Carolina and some insight into the more unusual issues that might split and unite a family. Now that could have made it a good summer read! Sadly, this book just never really delivered.
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Shame on you, Mr Baldacci!
I struggled through the first quarter of this book in the hope that something, anything, believable would happen. Read more
Published 8 days ago by A Glasgow Girl
Oh, dear, oh, dear (as the Chuckle Brothers might say).........
First things first, I`m a great fan of David Baldacci and have actually now read all his books (except the brand new one that`s just come out). Read more
Published 22 days ago by john8pies
a beatifully written book
David never fails to disappoint me. This shows what a creative writer he his. He can write about anything. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. Robbins
One Summer
This is not one of David Baldacci's normal very exciting thriller stories. Instead it is a beautifully crafted story of illness, unexpected death and recovery and it is very well... Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. C. J. Pannell
A brilliant novel by a master storyteller
This is not the first family drama written by the great crime author (read the excellent Wish You Well) and we sure hope it will not be the last. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lakis Fourouklas
Easy Read
This is a departure from David Baldacci's normal style and content. However it demonstrates that he is capable of producing a fine and gentle storyline combining pathos,family... Read more
Published 8 months ago by CJ
one summer
I have read everything so far by David Baldacci, and this did not disappoint. In fact, I read it in one day as I got into the story and all of a sudden I was on the last... Read more
Published 8 months ago by diana
one summer indeed
this is one of those books that you either love or loathe - i love it - i listened to the audiobook version and i did not want to finish listening to this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lydia Bates
A Different Side of Baldacci: A Family Story Filled with Sadness
"Arise for our help,
And redeem us for Your mercies' sake." -- Psalm 44:26 (NKJV)
Life can be filled with pain and emotional suffering . . . Read more
And redeem us for Your mercies' sake." -- Psalm 44:26 (NKJV)
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Published 10 months ago by Donald Mitchell
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