Nancy Thayer to me is the essence of summer. Who doesn't love summer? Warm days, porch swings, beaches, swims, and long evenings. Everyone is relaxed, happy and enjoying life. The setting of Nantucket in her books is perfect. Her writing lets the reader embody the characters. We know what they are thinking, what they are feeling, what they contemplate and what guides their actions. The reader feels like they are part of the story, or at least, want to be!
Eleanor Sunderland is 70 years old, lives cliffside in Nantucket in her ancestral home. Her 2 children, Alicia and Cliff, are central characters as is her granddaughter, Ari. Eleanor looks at her 2 children and wonders how they were products of the upbringing she provided. They look at her old, huge Nantucket home as a money pit they would love to sell and reap the rewards. Ari is more like Eleanor. She is kind, loving and realizes that material possessions are not what is most important in life. Ari has her struggles and seeks solace and support from her grandmother.
I love the style of writing Nancy Thayer uses. I will tell you that I have read every one of her books and have enjoyed each one. However, this one is exceptional! I have a book hangover today because I just could not put this one down until I finished it. This morning, I'm so sorry the book is finished. I miss the characters! If you read only one book this summer, let this be it!
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