A review by kyrstin_p1989
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Golly. Kristin Hannah plays for keeps, doesn’t she?! This book is beautiful, just like everything else she’s written that I’ve read. I laughed, I cried, I connected with the characters. Even though I can’t imagine having this kind of relationship turnaround with my own mother, it was lovely to see in this novel. I think the ways that the characters interact with one another is so realistic and written so beautifully. I like the idea that all the people in our lives have secrets and stories that live inside them, make them who they are, and yet, we may not ever know those stories especially without asking our loved ones to be open and vulnerable with us about everything, even the really tough stuff. Amazing read!
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