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Was this book full of cliche’s and tropes? Yes. Was each character a stereotype that didn’t have any depth? Yes. Did I know exactly where the book was going the whole time? Yes. Did I eat it up and spend all my free time reading it. Yes. Overall a fun summery time. Feel the mountain air on your face and smell the borscht. 3.5 ⭐️s.

amandalh's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Fun & engaging. Switches POV between a dozen different characters, all who are really vivid. It was fun to see the different perspectives of multiple generations & all these little secrets people had.

treytreyy's review against another edition

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5.0

A charming family drama set in the Catskills.

Reminded me of summer camp and Dirty Dancing. I enjoyed all of the characters and each of their subplots.

It’s perfect summer reading filled with so much nostalgia.

aotales's review against another edition

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4.0

This was such a fun story! Not to mention the exact right read at the exact right moment. Eylssa Friedland delivers us a perfect family drama that combines the right amount of tension & fighting with love & support. I found all the characters fresh and lively and completely entertaining.

I’m a big sucker for balanced conversations on generational divides: millennials vs boomers vs gen Z - in my personal life I’m often on my own little soap box talking on these topics - and Eylssa provides such great observations here. Never pitting one side as better than the other and, as I always like to say, each side benefitting and learning from each other. Of course the misunderstandings between the two is always ripe for great comedy … goat yoga for seniors anyone?

An excellent summer setting that had me yearning for a traditional summer getaway of my own. Characters are alive and the pacing is perfect. While the ending maybe came across a bit rushed, the whole was lighthearted without being insipid or stale. An absolute must summer read.

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mmc0402's review

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hopeful relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jessicajbryant's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

pkhumphries's review

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hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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