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Last Days of Summer

Steve Kluger

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May 31, 2015 Coleen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2015, favorites-reread, 2018, nook

I wondered if The Last Days of Summer would hold up to a second reading. As I wipe away the tears I realize it has. For me this is book is an old friend I will revisit every few years.

The Last Days of Summer is written in epistolary style and could be a quick read on the surface but it's one to savor.

Joey Margolis is a 12 year old growing up in Brooklyn in the 40's. He's trying to figure out how to navigate the recent changes in his life and has an incredible imagination only surpassed by his ...more

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Mar 08, 2015 Sophie Brookover rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites-of-all-time, ya, new-york

That 4 is really a 4.5. I do love a baseball book. And a kids stateside during WW2 book. And an epistolary novel. And a crying book. So this book was pretty much perfect for me. Pair it with The Natural, or Shoeless Joe, or A League of Their Own or Agent Carter or Captain America.

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Aug 15, 2023 Courtney Phares rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2023

I am an emotional wreck. Nobody speak to me for the next week.

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Jul 08, 2017 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: tear-jerker, historical, lol, young-adult-coming-of-age, war

Nearly didn't read this book - but so glad that I did! Laughed and cried. It took a light and funny approach to some serious issues - but in a sincere way that worked. ...more

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Sep 30, 2018 Coleen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, audible-library, 2018, bought-2020, 2020-books, 2021

Still an absolute favorite, I laugh, I cry and I marvel! I was so pleasantly surprised to learn the book has been made into a play. Please please please come to Colorado!

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