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lingoreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer
amandathebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
christinesreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Eating disorder, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
abookwanderer's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25 stars!
A Summer to Remember is the perfect escape---especially if you're a fan of movies and old Hollywood. If life would have allowed, I would have read this one in one sitting. And I was continually impressed that it's a debut novel with the skillful writing and well-rounded characters.
The novel follows two women---Frankie, who runs a memorabilia shop in Hollywood started by her late mother, and Louise, who runs an annual film festival in Cape Cod. The two women's lives will converge in Cape Cod in surprising ways, and Louise's story includes flashbacks to the past and how the film festival came to be.
Montgomery has fleshed out all her characters and I was completely sold on following their journeys. While some of the twists were predictable, I was still invested. It was inspiring to see these two confident women find their footing. I also appreciated the realistic portrayal of Louise and her husband Russ's relationship as an older couple. It was refreshing and heartwarming.
The chapters were quick and concise with just the right amount of history, mystery, and romance. And I so enjoyed the movie quotes that opened each chapter, recognizing many of my favorites.
I'm so happy I picked this one up, and I look forward to Montgomery's next story!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy.
A Summer to Remember is the perfect escape---especially if you're a fan of movies and old Hollywood. If life would have allowed, I would have read this one in one sitting. And I was continually impressed that it's a debut novel with the skillful writing and well-rounded characters.
The novel follows two women---Frankie, who runs a memorabilia shop in Hollywood started by her late mother, and Louise, who runs an annual film festival in Cape Cod. The two women's lives will converge in Cape Cod in surprising ways, and Louise's story includes flashbacks to the past and how the film festival came to be.
Montgomery has fleshed out all her characters and I was completely sold on following their journeys. While some of the twists were predictable, I was still invested. It was inspiring to see these two confident women find their footing. I also appreciated the realistic portrayal of Louise and her husband Russ's relationship as an older couple. It was refreshing and heartwarming.
The chapters were quick and concise with just the right amount of history, mystery, and romance. And I so enjoyed the movie quotes that opened each chapter, recognizing many of my favorites.
I'm so happy I picked this one up, and I look forward to Montgomery's next story!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent