Summer Sisters

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Summary: GREAT BOOK ! But I would make SOME changes to it !!
Review: I grew up reading Judy Blume, so I had to grab this book from the shelf. I am 24, so it reminded me of my close girlfriends and sister and how we used to go through similar feelings as young teenagers. I did not like the way she started the book with "the ending"...Now I knew what was going to happen all through the book. I did enjoy it very much though. You get close to the characters and even angry at them..I haven't read a book this quickly in YEARS !!!

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Summary: It was Okay, could have been better
Review: I had heard about this book and wanted to read it for a while. I had read Wifey and Are You There God, Its Me Margaret so I had high expectations for this book. Throughout the book I was wondering how it was all going to come together. There were so many characters having their say, in one paragraph chapters. The ups and downs of the friendship between Catilin and Vix and their difference in lifestyles kept me interested.

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Summary: Best Judy Blume book I've read
Review: I read a lot of Judy Blume books and this one is probably the best. It will make you laugh and cry.

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Summary: Disappointing and Unbelievably Bad
Review: I read Judy Blume's books as a girl and was looking forward to reading this book, a gift from my mother-in-law. I found the characters poorly developed and unsympathetic. There was nothing interesting, redeeming or romantic about this book filled with cliches and too much sex. I grew bored halfway through, skipped to the ending, skimmed what was in between, and put the book down in disgust. If you're an adult, don't bother. If you're a teenager, stick to Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. I just could not believe that any serious reader would find this book worth reading.

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Summary: The most fun I've gotten out of a book in years!
Review: This book sat on my bedside table for a month before I read it. I had gotten it through a book club and decided to read it last. I didn't think it would be that good, some reviews said it was less than ordinary. After I started reading I couldn't stop! I could not believe someone had put one of my most precarious friendships down on paper and it made sense. When I lived thru this friendship I was on top of the world one minute and at the bottom of the barrel the next. And she was literally my summer sister. It was like a summer fling. I had a lot of fun "reliving" those memories and laughing about it. Much thanks to Judy Blume for once again writing a story I and hundreds of others have experienced with com'passion' and humor.

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Summary: BAD BAD BAD
Review: This is the worst book I have read in years. The writing had no texture. It was written for a twelve year old. The plot was very simple, purile, not moving and not a page turner. I did not want to read it. I was disappointed after reading and loving every word Judy Blume wrote as an adolescent. I would give the book to my twelve year old if he wasn't a boy.

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Summary: My life flashed before my eyes...
Review: I never summered anywhere, but once I started reading this book I could not put it down. It was a glorious read on Thanksgiving day. I don't pretend to be a scholar who has studied authors, but I did read "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret" -- Judy Blume spoke to me then, and she's speaking to me now.

The friendship, the growing up and discovering of sexuality, the reservation Vix felt about letting herself go, the duty and responsibility one feels for family, the songs they sang along to on the radio -- this is my life. I'm buying copies to send to my summer sisters.

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Summary: Totally disappointed
Review: I was glad that I borrowed this rather than buying it - what a total disappointment. I found the whole premise of Abby and Lamb not only bring Vix to the Vineyard every year - even without Caitlin strange, but to pay for private school tuition? Please! And Vix and Bru had pretty much NO relationship except during the summer - no phone calls, letters, etc? Vix running away to Trisha, Bru not talking about his mom - I don't know - I just found the whole thing pretty dumb! The writing itself also seemed very disjointed and juvenile, and SO cliche. A fast read, but I can't say I would recommend it to anyone...

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Summary: WOW!!! Incredible story!
Review: I had been on a waiting list at the local library for months for this book. It was so worth the wait! I started reading it one morning, and I just couldn't put it down. There are very few books that have that effect on me. I think that I personally liked it because it reminded me of old friends. The plot was great! I loved the characters. I was totally grabbed until the last page.....and when the book was finished I was sad that it was all over. I didn't want to stop. I would recommend this book to anyone. Go and order it today, it was definitely the best read for me this year. :)

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Summary: This is a great book to read while on vacation!
Review: I'm 27 years old and grew up reading Judy Blume books. I was very pleased to learn that she had written a book for adults and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I read it this past summer while on vacation and can't think of a better book to recommend for a relaxing vacation read. I enjoyed reading about the differnet paths both girls chose to take with their lives and really grew to love Catlin. I was sad for the entire day when I finished the book because I still wanted to pick up the book to find out what would happen next. Summer Sisters is a definite must for all young women who enjoy reading about friendship, love and life.