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A Summer Affair

Elin Hilderbrand
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A Summer Affair

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

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Elin Hilderbrand

A Summer Affair

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand, the story revolves around a person facing tensions in their marriage and career while planning a significant charity event. Set in Nantucket, the narrative explores themes of love, fidelity, and personal growth.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

78,101 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand showcases captivating storytelling and vivid Nantucket settings. Many readers appreciate the complex characters and engaging plot. However, some find the main character's decisions frustrating and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's an enticing summer read with moments of emotional depth and relatable dilemmas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Summer Affair?

Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven narratives with complex relationships will find A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand compelling. Fans of Anita Shreve's The Pilot's Wife or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies will appreciate the blend of personal dilemmas and intricate storytelling, set in an engaging, affluent community.

3.8

78,101 ratings

53%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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