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Summary: Best book I have read in awhile
Review: I felt this was a great book it took only 1 day for me to read it. I could not put it down. It was a little hard for me to follow at first but it didn't last long.When a friend handed me this book, I was thinking of superfudge. I read that book in elm school. Didn't think it would be a great book boy was I wrong. Hard to believe it was the same author. I highly recommend this book but it is not for everyone. It is very sexual and if you are offended by that type of stuff, then this is not the book for you.
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Summary: A tale of two friends
Review: SUMMER SISTERS by Judy Blume The story of a rather one-sided friendship is told in Judy Blume's SUMMER SISTERS. Victoria (Vix) meets Caitlin as young schoolmates, and for some reason although the two of them are worlds apart, Caitlin chooses Vix as her guest to summer with her family on Martha's Vineyard. Vix has always been the quiet one, and Caitlin is the wild and crazy one. And despite their differences, Vix seems to be attracted to Caitlin's life, including her family and Caitlin's' rather eccentric ways. The story opens in the present (1990), with Vix receiving a call from Caitlin, saying she's inviting Vix to her wedding. The brief prologue sets the stage, with Vix a bit perturbed by the phone call and torn between being angry with Caitlin, but also thinking "summer sisters forever". It is obvious that there is a love-hate relationship between the two, or at least that is how Vix feels about her long time friend Caitlin. Their summers together on Martha's Vineyard are full of fun and laughter. But as they get older, Caitlin's selfishness starts to show. Vix however takes it all without too much complaining, always finding reasons to forgive Caitlin. Caitlin's selfish behavior is not obvious to all, but are subtle and often times happen in shocking ways. As the two start to meet and date boys, Caitlin's behavior in this department is directly opposite in the way Vix handles herself with the boys, and on one night, Vix celebrates her birthday with Caitlin and the boys and it ends up a disastrous moment for Vix. (Caitlin, on the other hand, sees nothing wrong with what she has done, and thinks it's all in good fun). As the two girls become young women, their differences tear them apart. Their friendship, which Vix always treasured, seems to be on a rocky road to disaster. Caitlin's father and his new wife are taken by Vix and try their best to mend the friendship, but Vix has been hurt enough. She goes off on her own, and cuts her ties with Caitlin. Or so it seems. SUMMER SISTERS was a great summer read. The plot kept my interest throughout the book, and the characters felt real and I cared about what happened to them. Judy Blume did a good job with the story of two friends and their ever-changing relationship from childhood to adulthood. It was also a good character study about two girls from different backgrounds, and the events and people that can shape a child into the adult she is today.
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Summary: Worth reading (glad I did) but not amazing either...
Review: The story is a good one. You can (and I did) get caught up in the relationship of these two girls. I loved the fact that there were so many little stories going on inside the big (or main) story. It made it more intresting. But the plot is a common one and the story, did in fact, become predictable. Beautiful, rich friend, as everything she could want and more. Ugly duckling friend, poor, wants to be like Beautiful friend. The roles end up reversing. Same old story. But told in a different way I must say. I will tell you I LOVED the ending. Very fitting for the book. I will check into some more of Judy's "grown-up" books now.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I love this book. I first read it when I was nine and browsing through my mother's bookshelf, and didn't understand half of it (which was probably a good thing). Five years later when I was sixteen I came across it again, picked it up, and read it in about an hour flat. It was fabulous and engrossing, and the novel seemed so realistic in its depictions of the people - Judy Blume really knows what she's doing when she writes about teenagers. So 'Summer Sisters' might not be Austen or James but it sure as hell is a gripping, wonderful story, which I'm sure will be reread again and again by adolescent girls everywhere and any woman who grew up in the early eighties. Blume knows the music, the attitudes, the times, the place - she's just so good at what she does. I love this book.
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Summary: Good Reading - not for very young women
Review: I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. It only took me 2 1/2 days to read it. I really could relate with Vix in this book. I think each of us has or had a friend like Caitlin. That toxic friend that no matter what we stood by. The tale of their friendship and all of the trials that they endured. The ending is a must read. I was shocked to say the least. Definitely a good beach read.
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Summary: Not for young readers! Actually, not for ANYONE!
Review: I am writing this review primarily to alert parents who might be lead to suppose that this an appropriate book for their adolescent daughters, based on their familiarity with Ms. Blume's writings for younger children. For several years, this book has been popular summer reading for teens, and I can think of few books less suitable. There is barely one estimable character in the entire book. The young heroines are selfish, immoral, disloyal, and shallow. Young women can learn absolutely nothing of value from their adventures and actions. And no young woman who hopes to live on terms of mutual respect and equal dignity with the opposite sex has anything to gain from exposure to Ms. Blume's treatment of men in this book. Her male creations are too often gutless and vapid; yet, annoyingly, our "heroines" calculate their own success and self-worth in terms of the men they are able to latch onto. Do your kids a favor and place this sad and cynical volume in your Terrorism Preparedness Kit for use as emergency bathroom tissue.
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Summary: Great Book for Women
Review: This book was so great. I loved Judy Blume as a child and love her now as an adult too. This is the first adult fiction book I have read by her. I love this book so much I read it in two days. I definelty recommend this book for 18+ women.
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Summary: If Only I had a Summer Sister!
Review: The up's and downs of the adventurous lives of two summer sisters striving to survive a fantasy friendship is suspenseful as their lives are brought to life. Judy Blume in "Summer Sisters" shares with us a touching story of an eighteen year friendship and its lasting effects. An enduring relationship between Vix and Caitlin begin with a summer spent together at Martha's Vineyard with Caitlin's family. The story follows a cast of diverse characters through family troubles, 'first loves,' college, marriage, and motherhood. As they grow older, they manage to get jobs together, cleaning the houses of wealthy families on the islands. However, things begin to gradually change and the girls begin to grow apart, especially when Vix goes off to her Ivy League school, and Caitlin gets restless. Judy Blume has the ability to create characters that the reader can easily see them self in. She uses viewpoints of different characters and their perspectives to add depth and character and keeps the reader wondering about how each character feels. In this novel, Blume has proven herself as a writer that she can touch the hearts of adults and teenagers. "Summer Sisters" is a moving story, which has the ability to make a reader feel strong emotions such as love and hate and can easily make the reader laugh or cry. Because the story moves at such a fast pace, capturing the interest of the reader, it makes the book truly impossible to put down. The ending is unexpected and open-minded. My only complaint with the novel is that it ends too soon. I can't wait until Judy Blume makes a sequel! Although "Summer Sisters" can be enjoyed by many, one has to be mature enough to handle the descriptive sexual content. In addition, I got the impression that it would be a bit too girly for most men. "Summer Sisters" is an easy and thoroughly, enjoyable read. Don't let summer end without reading "Summer Sisters!"
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: I wasn't sure about this book, but I picked it up because it looked like it could prove interesting. To my surprise it is now one of my all time favorite books. When it ended I wanted to read it again or make Judy Blume write a sequel. She should really consider that!!! This book tells the story of two very unlikely friends, who are worlds apart from each other, but remain summer sisters or best friends through everything - betrayals, family crisis, men, love, etc. It is just such a real story, you can all probably relate to being like Vix and having a Caitlin in your life or maybe you are a Caitlin and your lucky to have a Vix - either way its totally awesome!!!
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Summary: Summer Sisters
Review: It was an exciting story about two unlikely friends and the journey through their lives. Blume did a great job of adding imagery and detail. I hope there will be a sequal.
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