The Love Season
by Elin Hilderbrand
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Read in September, 2006
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cry as* white people.
I’m sorry, but the theme for my book reading this year includes books about cry-ass white women. What is up with that? I’m usually not a fan. This one was sort of gothic..so it had that going for it. Marguerite is a lonely legendary chef on Nantucket Island who hasn't cooked for anyone since she sold her restaurant 14 years ago, following the death of her best friend Candace and her own brief stint in a psychiatric hospital. One night, her goddaughter…Candace’s 19 year old daughter, ...more
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Read in August, 2007
This is NOT a romance novel. Actually it is more about sadness, regret, and guilt. It explores the love that binds us to friends and family. Though the book is set in a 24 hour period the story spans a life time. The story is told from the point of views of two women, one young trying to discover what love is and the other old who perhaps found out what love is a little too late.
The author did a great job of weaving the past with the present. Characters are real and easy to identify with. I...more
The author did a great job of weaving the past with the present. Characters are real and easy to identify with. I...more
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Read in July, 2008
I know, I know, I know...The Love Season?!? What a title! It's a GREAT beach read (yeah, I read it on the beach :)). A serious page-turner. I haven't stayed up late to finish a book in a long time. Again, the food! Why do I stumble across these books?! The whole book spans one day as an ex-chef prepares for a very important, very personal meal. I found myself nearly devastated (which is why I had to keep reading...), but then so proud of the way the characters handled the whole thing in the end.
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Read in October, 2007
Two remarks... The book is very well written, and I appreciate this aspect. I was engaged in the story, liked the characters.
But, I don't like the idea that female friendship is so often taken to the level of a lesbian relationship in contemporary fiction. Really, isn't the friendship powerful enough for strong emotion? It doesn't ring true for me.
But, I don't like the idea that female friendship is so often taken to the level of a lesbian relationship in contemporary fiction. Really, isn't the friendship powerful enough for strong emotion? It doesn't ring true for me.
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Fab book - although still def a beach read, it has a differnt appeal than my 30 something ladies who get knocked up :)
Favorite quote from the book, "You shouldn't be able to get married until you have traveled to 3 different countries, had 5 different lovers and cooked your own Thanksgiving dinner."
Favorite quote from the book, "You shouldn't be able to get married until you have traveled to 3 different countries, had 5 different lovers and cooked your own Thanksgiving dinner."
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Read in May, 2007
Good book if you enjoy relationship dynamic books and books with a lot of food descriptions. The main character is a retired chef who is preparing a meal for an upcoming visit with her godchild that she hasn't seen in many years. Enjoyable read, but not a light read.
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Read in September, 2007
An interesting story that takes place in Nantucket. I loved the father's quote "You shouldn't be able to get married until you have traveled to 3 different countries, had 5 different lovers and cooked your own Thanksgiving dinner."
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Read in May, 2006
My favorite Elin Hilderbrand novel, and I've read them all. It's told in flashback form, and has a lot to do with cooking, so don't read it if you're hungry or trying to diet!
I interviewed this author for Philadelphia Style.
I interviewed this author for Philadelphia Style.
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This was an easy read and kind of fun. It was based in Nantucket and although I've never been there I have spent a lot of time in Martha's Vineyard and I love it! So it was fun to read about the island things.
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I had to put it down because I just can't get into it at this point. I hope to pick it up again soon.
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The stars don't really mean anything on this one because I can't figure out how I feel about it. But I keep thinking about it.
Kate, I'd love for you to read this so we can talk about it.
Kate, I'd love for you to read this so we can talk about it.
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Read in July, 2007
Great read with a twist that you can kind of see coming as the novel progresses. Very well developed characters like the rest of Elin Hilderbrand's books.
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Read in October, 2007
This book started off a bit slow and I thought the story was a bit basic but it came together and the ending was quite strong. Altogether good story.
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Elin Hilderbrand entertwines a story within a story in this book of passion and truth that had me turning pages faster than usual.
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Cute, but sometimes sad story. I loved all of the cooking references surrounding the main character Marguerite.
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i'm sticking with this author since i liked her other one so much...now i'm obsessed with nantucket
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Read in August, 2007
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A great book about relationships - friends, family, romantic, siblings, etc. - and food.
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A beautifully written book about relationships between family, friends, and loved ones.
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Another great one of Hilderbrand's--this one told over 24 hours.
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Read in May, 2008
This was a good book, but not one of Hilderbrand's better ones.
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