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Jun 22, 2022
Ellen-Arwen Tristram
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it was amazing
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4.7 rounded to 5 stars - what a wonderful summer read! I just wish I'd been reading it sitting on the beach, but I did read it on the hottest day of the year so far, and out in the garden for quite a bit, so it was just lovely.
The first section flits between 1983 and the four Riva children - Nina, Jay, Hud and Kit - preparing for their massive summer party; and flashbacks from the 1950s coming forwards to their parents meeting up, splitting up, having children, getting back together, leaving, lo ...more
The first section flits between 1983 and the four Riva children - Nina, Jay, Hud and Kit - preparing for their massive summer party; and flashbacks from the 1950s coming forwards to their parents meeting up, splitting up, having children, getting back together, leaving, lo ...more
Wow, I managed to finish this book in one day. I think that speaks to how much I enjoyed this story. I enjoy Reid's writing immensely, and I was drawn to each character and invested in how their story played out. I wasn't initially interested in the summary, it wasn't something that drew me in, but being a fan of Reid's other books, I gave it a chance, and boy am I glad that I did.
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Jul 29, 2022
Linda C
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really liked it
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The story takes place over 24 hours during which time 4 siblings and their father have major issues to confront. The focal point is an annual end of season party. Interspersed are chapters dating back to the father and mother's first meeting and moving forward. All of the segments are told from multiple viewpoints, some even by side characters that are mostly stage setting. Although the father, a music idol is unlikable, the children even with issues, are to be rooted for. Most of the side chara
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Jul 04, 2021
Natasha
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