Comments on: The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams | Review https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:19:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Madeline https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-15397 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:19:39 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-15397 I did finally read this, although I thought about DNFing frequently. There was a lot to quibble with. I read one review mentioning that the 1951 timeline wasn’t well described and I agree. That dialogue was a bit cringe-worthy. And the 1969 timeline characterizations of Isobel and Miranda’s mother were unbelievable and one dimensional. The mystery part was alluded to over and over, even before it happened!

What perplexes me is how this is considered “historical fiction.” As none of these characters were real, I don’t agree with its being categorized as “historical fiction.” More a period piece.

This was my first Beatriz Williams … will be the last.

Ohhhh, but Tahoe was fabulous!

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12879 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 01:49:28 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12879 I can almost guarantee that you’ll love the Evelyn Hugo audiobook. I couldn’t stop listening. It was wonderful!

]]> By: Kathryn Trask https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12877 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:37:28 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12877 Hmm yes I wondered about Isobel totally almost losing herself so much over time – I was thinking WHAT? when we meet her later on. Yes the mystery part was predictable but that’s okay by me. I enjoyed it really. Hmm I have been tinkering with listening to the Evelyn Hugo book so must now put it on the highly likely listen list!

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12873 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:44:30 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12873 In reply to Sarah’s Book Shelves.

Just to be clear….I liked Evelyn much more!

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12872 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:43:28 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12872 In reply to Angela.

The weak-ish women was definitely a change for Williams.I’d be interested to hear what you think of them after reading Summer Wives.

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12871 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:42:25 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12871 In reply to Allison.

It won’t make my top ten, but still it’s a nice summer read.

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12870 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:41:51 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12870 In reply to Madeline.

Enjoy Tahoe. It’s one of my very favorite places!

]]> By: Madeline https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12864 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 02:57:12 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12864 I’m heading up to Tahoe for a couple of days and paused my library holds. If time gets tight I’m afraid this would be one to slip off my list.

]]> By: Allison https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12835 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:50:48 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12835 I’m glad to hear that you liked this, even if it wasn’t an excellent read. I have it coming up in my library holds and I’ve been needing something a little lighter!

]]> By: Angela https://novelvisits.com/the-summer-wives-by-beatriz-williams-review/#comment-12831 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:44:32 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=5618#comment-12831 I love Beatriz Williams and I think she does a great job setting a scene. I’m a little disappointed to hear about the weak women in the story, since she usually has a headstrong female main character.

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