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SUMMER SISTERS
By Judy Blume
My friend Erin gave me this book to read with the disclaimer, "it's nothing Earth-shattering, and there are parts that you're going to stop reading and go, 'Really?' But none the less, a good book."
This is Judy Blume's foray into adult books, and I've got to say, she did okay. As Erin said, it's not a barn-burner -- it's not solving world peace, but it is a solid read, and in both of our opinions (and with Spring Break approaching), a fantastic choice to take to an actual beach with you! It's a great book to just sit down and enjoy without getting your thinking cap on.
The story centers around two girls and their summers spent in supposed freedom on the Vineyard, and the plot follows the girls through their coming of age and into their adult lives. There is, of course, strife and longing and girl drama, and life lessons, as any good Judy Blume book will have. The only difference is that we see the solutions to the problems coming about in adult characters with pretty true-to-life results.
As beach-ready as it was, I still felt like I could connect to some the issues in the book and was still able to pull some stuff out of it to discuss with Erin as I handed the book back to her the following week.
So, again, if you're heading to the beach, pick up SUMMER SISTERS, grab your sun screen and sun glasses, and sit back and enjoy.
By Judy Blume
My friend Erin gave me this book to read with the disclaimer, "it's nothing Earth-shattering, and there are parts that you're going to stop reading and go, 'Really?' But none the less, a good book."
This is Judy Blume's foray into adult books, and I've got to say, she did okay. As Erin said, it's not a barn-burner -- it's not solving world peace, but it is a solid read, and in both of our opinions (and with Spring Break approaching), a fantastic choice to take to an actual beach with you! It's a great book to just sit down and enjoy without getting your thinking cap on.
The story centers around two girls and their summers spent in supposed freedom on the Vineyard, and the plot follows the girls through their coming of age and into their adult lives. There is, of course, strife and longing and girl drama, and life lessons, as any good Judy Blume book will have. The only difference is that we see the solutions to the problems coming about in adult characters with pretty true-to-life results.
As beach-ready as it was, I still felt like I could connect to some the issues in the book and was still able to pull some stuff out of it to discuss with Erin as I handed the book back to her the following week.
So, again, if you're heading to the beach, pick up SUMMER SISTERS, grab your sun screen and sun glasses, and sit back and enjoy.
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