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A review by theblushbookworm
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Warning this is not a beach read, despite what the title advertises. I was entertained by this story of a friend group traveling together as part of their pact to be together if one of them hits rock bottom after the suicide of their college friend. But for such a messy story it all wrapped up a little too neatly. I think the ending and the book lacked some nuance that it would’ve benefitted from. I also didn’t fall in love with the characters, so that didn’t help my journey. Entertaining and a nice message, but not all the way there