Summer Sisters

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Summary: Bad even for summer reading!
Review: Interesting that many readers' criteria for a good read is how quickly one can get through a book. This was absolutely terrible -- from the sex to the money to the dingleberries -- trash! Kills me that I saw copies on a rack for summer reading displayed with books by Anne Tyler, Jane Smiley, and Joanna Trollope, as though all things are equal!

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Summary: Been there, read that
Review: I didn't find one original thought, one original character in the whole book. The book is like dozens I've read before and hope to never read again.

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Summary: AWESOME!!! BUY THIS BOOK TODAY!
Review: I read Judy Blume books as a teenager and have loved all of them. I really enjoyed reading Summer Sisters. I couldn't put it down. I had pre-ordered the book before it became available and was done reading it the day after I got it. I just ordered another copy to give to my best friend. When I finished the book I was really sad. I missed Caitlin and Vix and felt like I had lost two friends. This is definately the best book I have read this summer.

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Summary: Dreary, banal addition to the body of trash fiction
Review: As I plodded through this dismal novel, I found myself wondering if its author has ever, in the whole course of her existence, met an honest, decent, noble fellow creature. What kind of world does she occupy that this is her impression of humanity? Once again, Ms. Blume presents a tired, cynical chronicle of the lives of characters few of whom are nice enough for anyone to care much about. And sadly, she once again confuses shock value with originality. My first exposure to Ms. Blume was a child's book, in which she took it upon herself to enlighten her young readers as to certain misconceptions they might still hold about a certain cherished Christmas custom. I still cannot figure out why she did so, unless she thought she was breaking new ground. Apparently, she does not stop to consider why such "ground" had gone unbroken. In Summer Sisters, she again barges into areas most quality writers have had the delicacy to avoid. In vain, one wonders why. She is a writer of some talent; why does she "waste her spirit" on such tawdry rubbish? In sum, I cannot think of a single good reason to purchase this book. If I could figure out how to award it fewer than one star, I would have done so.

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Summary: Didn't want it to ever end...
Review: Not literary genius, but one of the best stories I've read in a long time - great characters whom you feel you know - great settings and a very unique way of giving each character the chance to let you know what they are thinking along the way. I haven't liked a book this well since "The Shell Seekers" by Pilcher or "The Colony" by Siddons. Find a quiet place free from obligations and cares and just have fun reading this one. I feel like I have just had a great summer vacation!

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Summary: Loved it.
Review: I am normally quite critical of anything on the best sellers list (hello, Girsham!) but this was a truly fabulous book. I read all of Judy Blume when I was little, and this really is just a grown up version of Just as Long as Were Together. I got very attached to the characters and when I was explaining it to a friend I almost found myself speaking as if I knew these people. I was sobbing by the end of the book--albeit I am a soft touch.

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Summary: I couldn't put down this book!
Review: I read Judy Blume as a teen and decided to give Blume's Summer Sisters a try as an adult. I am a college educated 37 year old and would have read the book straight through except that I have a one-year old in the house and can't do anything without interruptions!. I could relate to so many of the references in this book because I am only 3 years older than the book's main characters. Blume captured and described the decades well which made the reading all the more satisfying. Was there alot of sex in the book? Yes, but so what. Summer Sisters is a very entertaining read for adults--I strongly disagree with those who say it is written for young teens. I wouldn't want my young teen reading it. It is a great book for adults. Enjoy.

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Summary: An enjoyable journey from adolesence to adulthood !
Review: Judy Blume paints a vivid protrait of a women's reflections on herself and her freespirted best friend from their first summer together to their last. A great work! I enjoyed it emensly! Just as good as her contributions to childrens literature.

READ IT!

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Summary: Could I have BEEN more disappointed?
Review: I was so psyched when a Judy Blume adult novel came out, I loved her pre-teen books when I was younger. When Summer Sisters finally came out in paperback I bought it and was so disappointed. I don't see the difference between this one and all her teen books. A bunch of teenagers obsessed with sex? I can go watch Dawson's Creek if I want that.

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Summary: I read it over and over
Review: This has to have been one of the best books i have ever read. It has without a doubt become my all time favorite book. I was a fan of Judy Blume when i was younger and i'm happy to say she hasn't dissapointed me yet. i would reccomend this book to anyone