lisag23's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
tahnee's review against another edition
2.0
Snorefest. Spent 70% of this book waiting for anything of value to happen. DNF
untitledlullaby's review against another edition
4.0
This is the most boomer book I have read. I will probably give it to my MIL. I think it had it’s obvious issues where it dived a bit too deep into propaganda. (The last Tiger chapter made me gag slightly) but it would be a nice beach read if you try and not take it seriously. All of the characters make stupid decisions but I gotta repeat one. Maturing is not not (excuse the double negative) telling someone someone sexually harassed you. There’s quite a few moral issues and I’m guess historically inaccurate (don’t really know I can think of one maybe, but I don’t know the time period that well) issues as well. I did enjoy the drama enough. Me singing the song in my head stopped around mid way through reading.
shesgothernoseinabookagain's review against another edition
I do not like Elin Hilderbrand's writing style. I loved the story but her delivery, to me, was lacking.
chelsea_hunt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I loved the characters in this book, each one complex and unique. It was hard to say goodbye to them when the book ended. Overall I found it was an enjoyable read with surprises. Maybe the ending left everything tied in a bow a little unconvincingly, but sometimes it’s nice to read a happily ever after type story. The chapters of the book being titled with songs from the late 60’s was fun, too. The whole book felt true to the era.
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Enjoyed this slice of life summer story
Enjoyed this slice of life summer story
taylorbutze's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.75
chelseywilson612's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sarahkramps's review against another edition
5.0
What a perfect summertime read! I managed to fall in love with each character, I loved their individuality, their story, I cried along with them, and celebrated as they overcame each obstacle. As a history major, 1969 has always been an intriguing year, I appreciated the historical fiction elements of events such as Woodstock, the moon landing, and Senator Kennedy's accident. The time was trying and eclectic, Hilderbrand portrayed that quite excellently in this piece.
** read all the way through the author's note, I LOVED her personal touches that she elaborates on in her note.
** read all the way through the author's note, I LOVED her personal touches that she elaborates on in her note.