A review by amymo73
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
4.0
Let me say this: I love Jennifer Weiner's books. I've loved them since her first novel (though I have not read all of them.) Her characters are relatable and funny and at times the story is poignant without becoming overbearing.
In her acknowledgements, she writes she was looking in part for a bit of a Midsummer Night's Dream vibe -- and after just seeing As You Like It at Buffalo's Shakespeare in the Park (different play but similar vibe to me, so just go with it), I can say this is how the book felt at times and it was delightful. Who slept with who? And what would happen next? What secret was going to come out? And I think she did a great job of capturing life during the COVID-19 pandemic -- the mental anguish it took on people even in the best circumstances.
I also love Jennifer Weiner's books because her work was something my mom and I shared. We didn't have all the same tastes in books, but we both loved her work. I miss my mom a lot and her work, well, it reminds me of those good times.
In her acknowledgements, she writes she was looking in part for a bit of a Midsummer Night's Dream vibe -- and after just seeing As You Like It at Buffalo's Shakespeare in the Park (different play but similar vibe to me, so just go with it), I can say this is how the book felt at times and it was delightful. Who slept with who? And what would happen next? What secret was going to come out? And I think she did a great job of capturing life during the COVID-19 pandemic -- the mental anguish it took on people even in the best circumstances.
I also love Jennifer Weiner's books because her work was something my mom and I shared. We didn't have all the same tastes in books, but we both loved her work. I miss my mom a lot and her work, well, it reminds me of those good times.