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Summary: Perfect Summer Reading
Review: I went to the store looking for a cute, summer story that would keep me entertained on the beach. The novel never made it that far. Once I started the novel, it was impossible to put it down, even if it was well past midnight. I recommend this book to anyone who was ever a tennage girl or is in the midst of that stage. It is the perfect Summer book!!
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Summary: A great summertime read
Review: This was a great summer time read for me. Once I got started I couldn't put the book down. The relationship between these two girls was believeable. I think we can all think back to that coming of age time and remember how it was, developing and being a little obsessed by it, and boys, is there really anything else when you're a young teen and it's summertime. I totally enjoyed this story. My fifteen year old daughter read it also and loved it. Madelyn Robinson
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Summary: A "no brainer", perfect for the beach.
Review: If your looking for an easy read this is perfect. The characters aren't too uninique, but who wants to think hard in the summer sun. We never learn much about Caitlain which is too bad.
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Summary: Very disappointing....
Review: This was the first book I read by Judy Blume and I will never pick out a book written by her again. I am surprised that this book got such raving reviews....I was very disappointed with the story as well as the writing style.
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Summary: A very appropriate reading for the summer!
Review: This is the first book I've read by Judy Blume and I'd like to say that I will definitely purchase more of Judy Blume's books. Women of all walks of like can surely identify themselves with Caitlin and Vix. I was very moved by the story and although I was a bit disappointed at the ending, overall it was a very satisfying experience. I felt that the characters were very real and very human.
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Summary: This is a great book for me to reflect upon my growing years
Review: This book was so inticing. I was glued to it until I finished it. The surprise ending was incredible. I wouldn't suggest this book for younger readers. However, I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of her novels.
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Summary: A good vacation read.
Review: I thought the book was quite good overall, but it did seem to fall apart as the author went into the post-teen years of Vix and Caitlyn. I also felt as if I did not know what was inside Caitlyn's head at all, and would have appreciated more revelations of her point of view.
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Summary: Major disappointment, Major waste of time.
Review: I am glad to see there are many others who feel this book is a waste of good wood pulp and I'm encouraged to find that there are still other discriminating people who insist on substance in a novel, even if it is a "summer read". I would like to mention a couple of observations myself though. In this book.... 1) Judy continuously builds sexual tension (I want to....no I shouldn't...I want to...no I shouldn't) only to blow off the decision, and the moment, by having the character "wake up in the morning" after it's all over. It's cheating the reader and taking the "easy way out"! 2) There are many, many characters in this book who are nothing but "page fillers". It's as if the publishing company told the author "Look, Judy, you have a short story here, a book needs to be at least 400 pages". Thus enter Lanie, Lewis, Sharkey, Daniel, Dorset, Trisha, the Countess and the anti-Semitic Grandmother Somers. All "nothing" characters with "nothing" to say, but with a proper type-setting the paperback meanders on to page 399! 3) Besides those majorly useless characters there are the "parental units" who are supposed to have influence over, and set limits on, Vix and Caitlin and what are they doing? Again nothing! I'm talking about Ed, Tawny & Phoebe. There they are, jet-setting around the world wearing southwestern jewelry or sitting in the corner, on their private "pity pot", while these girls grow up without morals or guidance. Abby is the only one who seems to take an interest, so naturally she's to be dispised by Caitlin. 4) And then there's poor Maizie, what was that for? I guess without Maizie, you'd only hit page 390! 5) Finally, I just want to say I am always disappointed when a book promotes misinformation and allows people to "file away" facts which are untrue. Page 331 of the paperback has our Harvard graduate telling Phoebe "High in cholesterol, Avocados, that is." So much for higher education!
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Summary: Summer Trash
Review: This is one of the worst books that I have ever read. The subject matter included in the book is more suitable for 10 year old girls. But there's no way that I'd let my daughter read this dribble. Please don't waste your money and buy this book.
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Summary: A rare summer treasure
Review: Every year I have a summer reading assignment and I never enjoy the books. Finally, a year when I get to pick my book, I absolutely loved Summer Sisters. When I read the book I could not help thinking of the characters as my best friend and I. I could relate to the characters in my own way. I have begged my friends to read this book, I know they will enjoy it as much as I did. I highly recommend this book to everyone and hope they fall in love with it as much as I did. I grew up reading Judy Blume's books and once again she has won me over. I hope there is a sequel!
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