Questions About Summer of '69

by Elin Hilderbrand (Goodreads Author)

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I'm not going to be able to finish this book. Not what I like and expect from her. If anyone's up for summarizing what happens to the main characters, I'd appreciate it. How does everyone end up?

Di Not all of us like the same books. I actually loved this book because it is part of my era. So many memories evoked while reading it.
If you're not ab…moreNot all of us like the same books. I actually loved this book because it is part of my era. So many memories evoked while reading it.
If you're not able to finish it, go on to something else. Too many other books out there to read and enjoy.(less)

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What ended up happening to Garrison (Jessie's first tennis coach)? Although not a main character, his actions played an important role in Jessie's summer.

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Is this considered to be a young adults book?

Susan It is written in a very simple, present tense style like juvenile literature, but it is supposed to be for adults. There is casual drug use and sexual…moreIt is written in a very simple, present tense style like juvenile literature, but it is supposed to be for adults. There is casual drug use and sexual content as well as heavy drinking on the part of the adults in the family. Not suitable for young kids.(less)

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Has anyone noticed that the Goodreads description of this book is inaccurate? There are 2 mistakes.....

Anita Johnson I found three errors. 1) The story is about the Nichols/Foley/Levin/Whalen clan, not just the Levins. 2) Kirby is not a nursing student. 3) Mary Jo wa…moreI found three errors. 1) The story is about the Nichols/Foley/Levin/Whalen clan, not just the Levins. 2) Kirby is not a nursing student. 3) Mary Jo was a friend of the sister of Kirby's friend Patty. Kirby only met Mary Jo once but was devastated by her death. (less)

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Jack My mother's two favorite words in the English language were "private income." These women are very wealthy; buying an ocean-front manor house is only …moreMy mother's two favorite words in the English language were "private income." These women are very wealthy; buying an ocean-front manor house is only a question of when, not how. Although I liked this book, more than I expected, these folks are swimming in upper-class privilege. (less)

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