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'A compelling story and beautifully written. Give this to a teenage girl and don't expect to see her until the last page has turned' Time Out 'Beautifully structured and profound' Observer 'Unputdownable' Mizz 'Sarah! I love all of your books, you've inspired me so much' - MySpace user 'I don't know how to explain how amazing your books are' - MySpace user
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For fifteen-year-old Haven this is the summer where everything changes.
Dad is remarrying. Her sister Ashley is planning a wedding of her own. They're both moving on, but Haven is lost in memories of a time when life was happy and her family was whole.
And then Ashley's ex, the charming and funny Sumner Lee, arrives in town. He reminds Haven of carefree days gone by, and she can't help but wonder - has fate brought this person from her past back to change her future?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't dislike this book, but it didn't really evoke any strong emotions in me. It was nice enough
and I did relate to a lot of the subject matter, parents divorcing, remarrying, and all that goes with
that, so I did enjoy it. Like I say, it was nice and easy to read, but not amazing.
and I did relate to a lot of the subject matter, parents divorcing, remarrying, and all that goes with
that, so I did enjoy it. Like I say, it was nice and easy to read, but not amazing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A pleasant, quick and easy read. I think that the book was well written for a relaxing read without being trashy - it definitely had potential to be longer and for things to be more detailed. To be better, there could've description and history of the parents break up and Sumner's character and story could've certainly been developed more. There was certainly no depth to this book, but it was still a good read for what it was.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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It's no secret that I love the wonder that is Sarah Dessen. I've never been disappointed by one of her books, and I don't think I ever will be.
Characters are the most important part of a story, and this woman can certainly write real, emotional people that I always find myself wishing I could be friends with. That Summer includes a mix of likeable but flawed personalities, and although it's shorter than most of Sarah's books, it's still an engaging and compelling read.
Haven, along with her sister Ashley, are brilliantly written, and I came away from the book feeling like I really knew them. I loved the family dynamic and loyalty between the sisters, and the way Haven and her family all stuck together. Although there's no trademark Dessen romance in That Summer, I didn't miss it. Everthing else is so vividly described that the absence of a main male character is hardly noticeable, and it's nice to just focus on Haven and her soon-to-be-married sister.
No-one writes YA fiction like Sarah Dessen, and I always read her books in a state of excitement. I'm so glad that I finally got to read That Summer, and even though it may not be her best, it's still miles better than a lot of YA out there.
Characters are the most important part of a story, and this woman can certainly write real, emotional people that I always find myself wishing I could be friends with. That Summer includes a mix of likeable but flawed personalities, and although it's shorter than most of Sarah's books, it's still an engaging and compelling read.
Haven, along with her sister Ashley, are brilliantly written, and I came away from the book feeling like I really knew them. I loved the family dynamic and loyalty between the sisters, and the way Haven and her family all stuck together. Although there's no trademark Dessen romance in That Summer, I didn't miss it. Everthing else is so vividly described that the absence of a main male character is hardly noticeable, and it's nice to just focus on Haven and her soon-to-be-married sister.
No-one writes YA fiction like Sarah Dessen, and I always read her books in a state of excitement. I'm so glad that I finally got to read That Summer, and even though it may not be her best, it's still miles better than a lot of YA out there.
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Boring and... Boring.
What can I say? I don't feel like I am given an honest review as I haven't read the whole book, however I didn't read the whole book because it was so bad. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ghybjkl
excellent
this purchase was for a birthday present and it went down very well, so thank you very much i was very impressed.
Published 15 months ago by yvonne
That Summer
Another instant classic by Dessen... I have fallen in love with the author and how she perfectly captures the emotion of the characters in her book and relates to teenagers in such... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Ms. Nora G. Mairs
Slightly Disappointing
I am a great fan of Sarah Dessen's work. 'Just Listen', 'Lock and Key' and 'The Truth About Forever' are some of my absolute favourites. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by MY
No romance
I love The Truth About Forever and Just Listen and expected another romance, cleverly written and beautifully told. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2008 by ML Jensen
worst. book. ever
I lover sarah dessen books and have read nearly all of them, but this one stumps me. HOW can anyone in their right minds think that this book is good: it is plotless, boring, a... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by Becx
u have to love it
this book is so beautiful. it really is amazing. the last line of the book sums it all up, i can't say what it is cos that would ruin it. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2001
The best book I have ever read.
This is my favourite book. I have read it every three months since I bought it two years ago, not out of habit, but because I still love it, and it gets better every time. Read more
Published on 15 April 2000
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