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A review by wellreadmegs
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Since I was on a poolside vacation I had to pull out an Elin Hilderbrand read & this premise was perfect for my girl's trip.
The Five-Star Weekend followed a middle-aged woman, Hollis whose husband dies in a car accident. In the wake of her husband's death, Hollis hosts a weekend in Nantucket for 4 of her friends that have defined each time in her life: her childhood friend, her college roommate, her best friend from her married with kids life, and her middle-aged friend - but one of these friends is not like the other.
Plenty of secrets are unveiled this weekend and Hollis' daughter Caroline has it all recorded.
The entire book takes place in one weekend with some flashbacks expertly weaved in. The descriptions of food were divine and every time I read one of Hilderbrand's books I want to go to Nantucket. Quick & easy poolside read.
The Five-Star Weekend followed a middle-aged woman, Hollis whose husband dies in a car accident. In the wake of her husband's death, Hollis hosts a weekend in Nantucket for 4 of her friends that have defined each time in her life: her childhood friend, her college roommate, her best friend from her married with kids life, and her middle-aged friend - but one of these friends is not like the other.
Plenty of secrets are unveiled this weekend and Hollis' daughter Caroline has it all recorded.
The entire book takes place in one weekend with some flashbacks expertly weaved in. The descriptions of food were divine and every time I read one of Hilderbrand's books I want to go to Nantucket. Quick & easy poolside read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer