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sw33tsumm3r's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ewc's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
amothersmusings1's review
4.0
Two tickets to Southdown please! Living in a seaside village myself, I could totally relate to the setting in “In the Summertime” albeit a Northern town rather than the South Downs the story is based in. The author has captured an amazing atmospheric English seaside setting, that instantly transports you to it’s easy going, relaxed and gentle lifestyle and if I could jump on a train this very minute to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, I’d be there in a heartbeat!
Gina the main protagonist is a lovely woman and I took to her instantly, though all of the characters were adorable, even the ones that were portrayed as irksome or meddlesome. Her friendship with Evie was perfect and it made for very entertaining reading, hearing their camaraderie and the learning of the full financial support Evie would go to for her friend.
I liked how there was a couple of small mysteries that were incorporated into the story; Maudie’s interest with a hand car wash service and missing valuables at the manor. With a gentle romantic angle too, this heartwarming novel is perfect for older readers or for fan’s of all ages who enjoy contemporary women’s fiction.
This is a delightful summer read, which can be picked up and put down without losing continuity and even if the weather isn’t so good, make yourself your favourite beverage, get comfortable indoors and enjoy this wonderfully witty, pleasantly romantic and superbly atmospheric book.
#InTheSummertime - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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