I enjoyed this book but it's been awhile since i've read it. I'm trying to update the books on netgalley that i've read already so I can focus more on the ones that I haven't read. I'm hoping to be better about reviewing books as I read them.

Jennifer Weiner will always be my go-to author in the summer.

It's so nice to sit on the beach and just lose myself in the worlds that Weiner builds. I love and miss those summer worlds of the East Coast and Weiner's books always bring me back there.

The Summer Place was another perfect summer beach read filled with heartwarming and engaging moments and full of family, love, and forgiveness, all set in Cape Cod.

A wonderful escapist read.

“The Summer place” was not for me. Lots of things felt problematic and distracting to me and overall- I just wanted to be reading other things! I hope Jennifer Weiner’s next book makes me forget about this one!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Jennifer Weiner has done it again! Another perfect beach read, The Summer Place is led by Sarah, whose 22 year old stepdaughter is getting married — and getting married quickly. And weddings tend to bring up family drama, don't they? Weiner masterfully tugs at heartstrings and soothes them in the same beat, once again.

Jennifer Weiner continues to be the queen of the summer read. This one included. It was fine for what it was, family drama, secrets, infidelity.

I really loved this book - Jennifer Weiner is an auto-read author for me. In this book, family relationships and dynamics unfold while a character plans her wedding. Old secrets emerge, individuals find their truth, and the importance of family and belonging are amplified.

Unfortunately not my favorite. Too much miscommunication between unlikable characters. Always love reading Jennifer Weiner’s books though!

Mixed reactions to Jennifer Weiner’s <i>Summer Place</i>....

The positives included some interesting characters in a variety of settings carrying a tangled plot of family interactions as well as individual secrets; an easy, entertaining read that touched on a wide range of issues.

However, there was a flip side to each of the strengths mentioned above. There were a few too many details, characters and subplots as well as coincidences that undercut the overall impact of what could have made this a four+ star read. The emphasis was weighted toward the privileged and even the inclusion of Rosa and Owen just wasn’t significant enough to bring out the contrast/issues. Unfortunately, the plot and pacing started to lag, due to length - a combination of too many subplots/detail, which broke the momentum. Then it seemed as if the ending was a bit rushed tying up all the loose ends.

Overall, a good read with some interesting plot points. Look forward to Weiner’s next and hope a few of the negatives are tightened up.

FYI - I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

There’s nothing I love more than a good description of Cape Cod - makes me so nostalgic! I miss my own summers there...

Jennifer Weiner certainly does not lack for character development; her writing style makes for some interesting players. This book was written for those who like to sit back and delve into prose about deep, family drama.

Unfortunately, I didn’t really enjoy or identify with these particular characters. I was actually sort of appalled by the general lack of communication between them all. There were a large amount of issues that deserved confrontation early on, but everything just got more and more convoluted and awkward as the book went on. And its LONG...I usually prefer my books to be more fast paced.

This one was wasn’t for me, but like I said, the author is clearly advanced in her field. She can certainly paint a picture, so to speak! Give it a shot

I love Jennifer Weiners books! Not just the Summer ones but all of them.

However, I also really love these summer books of hers that always leave me wanting more!

Jennifer Weiner returns with another Cape Cod wedding beach read. This one features a new and unique perspective from the family home. I love how she gave the home a voice, because these places do become just as much a part of the family as the people. As is her style, this novel touches on current events while weaving stories love stories and secrets of relatable characters. I recommend this for fans of the author and anyone looking for a fun beach read!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for my review.

DNF at 40%. Too boring with long chapters. I didn't care about the characters or what might happen to them. From what I did read, absolutely nothing happened! I just couldn't finish it.

I read this in January but didn't review it and don't remember anything about it. Not the book for me

I have been a big fan of Jennifer Weiner for a long time and this book doesnt disappoint. I loved how she switched the voice from character to character and switched timelines to give the different perspectives. Sometimes it can be a bit jarring but I really enjoyed getting the story from different angles. I also loved how she put in the pandemic but the plot wasn't revolved around it. You could see the fallout from it and how it impacted the characters but it was a more minor plot point.

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I'm struggling a bit with how to review / rate #thesummerplace by Jennifer Weiner. Was it a masterpiece? Absolutely NOT. Was it entertaining and full of insane family drama that made me so grateful for a "normal" upbringing? Definitely. Was it fast-paced and fun to read at the beach? 💯.

Where this one went wrong for me was the sheer volume of characters you needed to keep up with - and each were given POV chapters - and their salacious histories. I had to re-read multiple parts of this book just to ensure I had the right information. Also, there was a LOT of privileged characters in this book that would rather cheat on their spouse than work through problems or just disappear altogether. Finally, the ending was just totally implausible - like come on 😳.

Overall, this wasn't terrible and it was a quick read for me. If you don't like character heavy books, this would not be good for you.

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Jennifer Weiner is one of my favorite writers and I was so excited to get The Summer Place to read. Weiner is exceptional at writing characters and bringing them to life. I usually end up devouring her stories in one sitting and this book was no exception. Told from multiple character's perspective, we learn of the lies and mistruths of generations of a family and how it affects all of them. Frustrating at times but definitely what makes the book so enjoyable, I ended up yelling at the characters to to just talk to each other! But what kind of book would that be?! A boring book, that's what. Thank god for Jennifer Weiner and her flawed and real characters. I did find this story a little predictable but I thoroughly enjoyed still getting to the end. I laughed and I cried and I love books like that. Coined the "ultimate beach read", I recommend Weiner to all my patrons looking for an engrossing novel. Highly recommend.

Give me anything Jennifer Weiner and I know I’m going to love it. This novel is a lot like her others in that it is a sweeping family drama, where everyone has secrets, regrets, and undiscovered parts of themselves. I enjoyed it!

I absolutely love Jennifer Weiner. Her books are always the perfect summer mood reading. Each book is heartfelt and imaginative and each new book she brings us something refreshing and different. I've been a big fan for a long time and I always end up buying the hard copy of her books for my bookclub. If you want a great summer read then I suggest this book here as it's perfect to get you in the mood for fun summer romance.

I love Jennifer Weiner's books. I think I've read most of them. I just don't think this is one of my favorites. First of all, there were a lot of characters and while they all seem very decent, they all have little secrets and a history of infidelity somewhere along the line. Nobody is truthful with anyone else until it's almost too late.

I will say that at no time was I bored with it, she's a great writer. She knows how to write dialogue, her setting descriptions were great, and truthfully, I'm not sure I'm happy with the ending.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions expressed are mine and freely given.

3.5
Jennifer Weiner is a writer whose fiction centers around the characters. Weiner is a master at creating an entire (large) cast of characters, each with a story. These stories revolve around and into each other. This was an engaging book which I found entertaining and fun. There are funny coincidences and unlikely events that occur, but it is fun fiction! Readers of family and character dramas would love this one.