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Summary: Great Book
Review: I could not put the book down, at times I could not believe what I was reading, the story line was a little crazy at times, which made it even more interesting.
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Summary: A beautiful coming-of-age story...it's so real
Review: This is my new favorite book..it's beautifully nostalgic, and although I'm only sixteen myself it made me feel nostalgic about my own life, friendships, relationships, family..Judy Blume portrays the beauty of female friendship, and unconditional love, in this completely unpretentious and very real way. I loved the detailed descriptions of summers in the vineyard, watching the characters grow with each other. Of course you have to be mature enough to handle the descriptive sexual content, but it is written sensitively and realistically. I particularly enjoyed the excerpts where the story was told through the point of view of different characters, which added depth and perspective on the intertwining lives of all the people surrounding Vix and Caitlin. This book is indescribable, but you will be left with a feeling of completeness (and a bit of sadness, but the good kind) when you finish.
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Summary: OK for a light read, but I expect more from Blume - shallow
Review: I debated over 1 and 2 stars but decided on 2 since I've read much worse than this. But can this be by the same woman who wrote *Deenie* and *Tiger Eyes* (one of my all-time favorites)? I always admired Blume's ability to convey character and emotions well while at the same time keeping the reading level low and using lots of dialogue. Great for getting kids to read. This book is written at the same low reading level, but where's her usual depth?Here are two "summer sisters." Vix and Caitlin (minor annoyance - "Caitlin" is too trendy a name for someone born in 1965) are supposed to have this incredible friendship, but I never get a sense of this friendship. Why are they close? What is the substance of this bond that keeps Vix concerned about Caitlin during all those years after high school when they never see each other? Couldn't Blume have employed her young-adult writing style in the section in which they were teenagers to get me to believe that they've got a close bond? And to show the dynamics in their relationship that lead to Vix's later ambivalence, the "betrayals," and the fate of Caitlin? If she'd done that, I could have better believed and appreciated what followed. Many reviewers have already expressed much of what else I might say, so I'll just mention something that made me cringe: the forced effort to "set" the book into the late '70s to mid '90s. If you are going to "set" a story, there should be a reason for it. I felt that the setting of this novel was hammered into my head. And, if it needed to be, it would have beem more fun if there weren't so many cliched culture markers, like the reference to their watching *thirtysomething.* Worst of all were the part headings. "Dancing Queen"? "Rapture"? "We Are the World"? "Didn't We Almost Have it All"? and "Steal the Night"? Of the part headings, only "Dancing Queen" and "Rapture" have any relevance to the content. Yes, "We are the World" was popular in the timeframe described, but it had nothing to do with the plot. "Didn't we almost have it all?" was so contrived (and was in no way a major defining song of that time period). The part headings had the effect of making the book seem cheesy. (I must admit that I don't know the song "Steal the Night," so that reference is missed on me.) I did enjoy *Wifey* and *Smart Women* and disagree that Blume should stick to writing children's stories. (Not that there's anything wrong with that - writing children's stories takes a lot of talent.) So, I expected this book to be at least as good as those. Needless to say, I was disappointed.
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Summary: A true master piece
Review: This is the type of book that you could read numerous times. Judy Bloom does an amazing job portraying the characters and their lives. I recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: This is the best book i have ever read!
Review: This book is about Victioria(Vix) and Caitlin who become summer sisters at the Vineyard. They become very close, discovering lots of sex and many other things. Each summer they come back to the vineyard and spend all their time together. Vix even comes back to stay with Caitlin's family when she leaves to venture the world. Even after all the pain Caitlin has given her through the years, Vix still can not leave her summer sister. This is the greatest book ever and i recommend it to everyone that likes books from Judy Blume.
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Summary: A great story of friendship!
Review: I have always been a fan of Judy Blume. "Summer Sisters" a great book it gives you a look into two very different girls in two different worlds who become not only best friends but summer sisters. The main characters Vix and Caitlin view the world from very different perspectives. They envy what each of them has. For Vix she envys Caitlin's money and Caitlin envys Vix family. You read what everybody is thinking and feeling from different characters which makes the book even more interesting. Although I will say the end of the book was rushed the reading was worthwhile. It gave you everthing including family, sex, money, love and friendship.
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Summary: Worth Reading
Review: Summer Sisters was a good book, however I wouldn't recommend it to younger girls due to the sexual content, of which I feel was unecessary. I liked this book because it kept my attention and I did not see the ending coming. Its worth a try.
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I could not put this book down, I loved it. Summer Sisters is a most read. I had a hard time putting this book down and the ending.....AMAZING!!!!
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Summary: I Loved It!
Review: From the moment I started Reading "Summer Sisters" it was impossible to put it down. The story of Vix and Caitlin keep me captivated and I was sorry to see it end. Judy Blume was my favorite author when I was younger and I plan to read more of her adult books also. I Highly recommend reading this book.
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Summary: I am all mixed up.....
Review: Ok so my title is not very good, but to the task at hand. I read Summer Sisters and from the minute I picked it up I could not put it down. I wante to put it down though. I couldn't stand the whole concept on the book. I thought it focused to much on sex and not enough on a story. I can relate with some of the stories in the book but more than half of them were unbelievable. I was very disappointed in the ending, Judy Blume could have done a lot more with the fate of Caitlin. I read some of the other reviews. Sure I can find a friend who is like Caitlyn to some aspects and I am sure that there are women who just travel around so depressed they don't know what to do. And for the person who said that Vix being of such a mature mind and all should have understood that a beach bum like Bru wasn't worth it well as everyone knows love knows no bounds. WEll I think I have had my say I just needed to get htat out. Thank you
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