I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really don't know how I feel about this book. It just seemed like way too much of it was really implausible. It felt so incestuous almost. I finished it, but I'm still conflicted by it. I liked some of the authors other works, but this one just didn't do much for me.

I have been a fan of Jennifer Weiner's since her very first book, Good in Bed. I think this is a great summer read. It's one of those books that is very drama heavy with lots of juicy details. In a way it reminded me of one of my soap operas I used to watch, Days of our Lives. Every time you come back from a commercial break you are watching another characters story line and this was the same with each new chapter. Now I know that not everyone will be a fan of that but I absolutely loved it. I think it lacked a little bit of the magic that Jennifer usually creates with her wit and use of creative writing. However, I would definitely recommend this as a great book to bring to the beach or pool and will look forward to reading more of Jennifer's books.

Jennifer Weiner's books are must reads for me during the summer and this was no exception. I loved the setting on the Cape and the multiple storylines from the perspective of all the different family members.

Another cute beach read. Nothing spectacular but a good read. I really enjoy Jennifer Weiner's writing and this one was good.

Having read Big Summer and That Summer, I knew I'd enjoy revisiting the world Jennifer Weiner created in Cape Cod via The Summer Place. These books have small connections but are independently crafted.

In her latest novel, Weiner introduces readers to three generations of women who navigate life, love, and relationships together.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

Jennifer Weiner always blends real life struggles together beautifully. It’s a reminder that almost all families are dysfunctional & we should try to be more open with one another

My rating is 2.5 stars.

This book wasnt for me. I thought that this book was very detailed but cliché. Each chapter is from a different family members point of view and there was a lot. Even though each of the characters seemed to be individualized, it felt a bit much for me. Not to mention unlikeable. In my opinion, 400 plus pages was just too long for this story.



Thank you NetGalley and Atria this ebook for an honest review.

I was so excited for this book, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. I ended up DNF it, I could not get into it. I know others enjoyed it, so I recommend checking out their reviews.

A beach read with a brilliant plot, that's Jennifer Weiner in a nutshell. Her genius is in character development and The Summer Place is a good read.

Another excellent book by Jennifer, this one in-universe to her previous book “that one summer”. I love a story that carries over characters and settings, even if it’s not a “sequel” in the strictest sense of the word. Some twists were guessed but it didn’t dampen my enthusiasm for the ending. I would have loved to get even more follow up from these characters

 this book gave me the feels. i was drawn by the title of the book and then i was sucked in completely. really liked this and want to find more of her books.

Jennifer Weiner has become a summer staple. This was a tale of family, secrets and dysfunction. It was like reading a soap opera - many characters and storylines converging in one big story. Is is weird to say that the house was one of my favorite characters? I loved that the house was a focal point of the story, just as it was the lives of the characters. There was a lot of family drama and bad behavior - the kind that definitely kept me interested. Not my fave book by this author but certainly one I enjoyed listening to, nonetheless.

I love Jennifer Weiner but this book didn't work for me. I think others could enjoy it, so please give it a try for your next pool side read.

This is not one of Weiner's best books.
It is about a love story during quarantine. It was just okay.

Weiner is a go-to author for me. From her storytelling to the characters she crafts, I know I can always escape into the sometimes complicated worlds she creates. THE SUMMER PLACE has the real characters I love with dynamic relationships that make the narrative so addictive. Then you add the emotion and you get one good book.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for a review. This novel released on May 10, 2022.

Who knew an anthropomorphization of a freaking house would make me cry?

I really enjoy ensemble novels like this, where each character has a secret and the reader gets to slowly unravel each one. This family was the definition of dysfunctional, but for the most part I found the characters to be realistically flawed. (The only exception being one overreaction and drastic and regrettable retaliation from Sarah). I could guess some of the twists, but certainly not all, and really enjoyed the way the plot unfolded.

I didn’t notice until my aunt pointed it out that Big Summer, That Summer, and The Summer Place are all in the same universe, with hints at the past characters in each one. I caught Diana’s mention in this book, but don’t remember enough about Big Summer to catch any references this time.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this one. I’m usually a big fan of Weiner books but this one did not connect with me. I found it to be predictable and although I have no issues with unlikable characters, I could relate to these characters. There were some cliche moments as well that just didn’t seem like her normal writing.

#jenniferweiner #thesummerplace this one just didn’t hit the mark for me. I am usually Jennifer’s biggest fan. It was a quick read and held my interest ish. In a COVID world. Two people move in together fall in love. And plan a wedding. Do they go through with it? Is COVID love real? #netgalley #bookstagram #bookreview #threeoutoffivestars #love #covid

Jennifer Weiner is the best at beach reads. But I couldn't wait for beach weather before diving into this book. The Summer Place is a true, untraditional family drama. The character development is the real winner here though. While the actual premise might have fallen a little short for me, the characters stayed with me long after the book was done.