That Summer: A Novel
From the manicured Main Line of Philadelphia to the wild landscape of the Outer Cape, written with Jennifer Weiner’s signature wit and sharp observations, That Summer is a story about surviving our pasts, confronting our futures, and the sustaining bonds of friendship.
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Looking at the cover I thought it was going to be a breezy summer bestie dramadey or romcom in typical Weiner fashion. But surpriseâ¦itâs the #metoo revenge plot I didnât know I needed.
Around this time last year, Jennifer Weiner gifted us with 'Big Summer,' which I was obsessed with. The book went from Weiner's normal tale of troubled relationships into a murder mystery! Toxic friendships, hot love scenes, AND a mystery? It was right in my thriller wheelhouse. It was THE perfect summer beach read...
So, with such a similar title, I had expected 'That Summer' was going to give me similar vibes. Boy, was I wrong...but in the very best way. *This* summer tale actually takes place on the same beach where Daphne (of 'Big Summer') solved a murder, and I LOVE when authors bring their worlds together, even if only in a tiny way.
However, the stories coming from this particular summer tale are not light and fun. They, in fact, touch on a deeply troubling aspect of our society...
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...SPOILERS AHEAD...
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...sexual assault and the consequences they bring to the woman and the complete lack of consequences brought on the man.
Our two female protagonists, Daisy & Diana, are women that you find yourself cheering for throughout the entire novel. You want justice for both of them. You want justice for all women who have suffered the same fate as they have. It was a tough read, but an honest one.
While 'That Summer' may not be the Beach Read of 2021, it should be required reading in our still volatile post-me, too world.
A very big thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this novel.
So, with such a similar title, I had expected 'That Summer' was going to give me similar vibes. Boy, was I wrong...but in the very best way. *This* summer tale actually takes place on the same beach where Daphne (of 'Big Summer') solved a murder, and I LOVE when authors bring their worlds together, even if only in a tiny way.
However, the stories coming from this particular summer tale are not light and fun. They, in fact, touch on a deeply troubling aspect of our society...
...
...SPOILERS AHEAD...
...
...sexual assault and the consequences they bring to the woman and the complete lack of consequences brought on the man.
Our two female protagonists, Daisy & Diana, are women that you find yourself cheering for throughout the entire novel. You want justice for both of them. You want justice for all women who have suffered the same fate as they have. It was a tough read, but an honest one.
While 'That Summer' may not be the Beach Read of 2021, it should be required reading in our still volatile post-me, too world.
A very big thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this novel.
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