Tuesday, March 25, 2008

That Summer - Sarah Dessen




It seems like Haven's summer couldn't get too much worse. Her best friend is off at 4-H camp, her sister, Ashley, is getting married, and her father is getting married to the "Weather Pet" - the person who broke her mom and dad apart.

Then, one day, she runs into Sumner, one of Ashley's ex-boyfriends, and remembers a summer when things seemed so perfect. Once a new light is shed on things, however, she realizes that things weren't as perfect as they seemed.

That Summer was kind of a let down to me. It was Sarah's first book and I don't think she had her touch that she has now yet. Don't get me wrong, it's not horrible - it's better than some YA books I've read before. After the other Sarah Dessen books I've read, this one was just.. different. At times, I thought it was hard to understand what Haven was thinking or feeling. I don't really like that in a book - it bugs me.

If you're looking for a better Sarah Dessen book, I'd check out The Truth About Forever or Someone Like You, the other two which I have read.

hope.

4 comments:

Liviania said...

My favorite Sarah Dessen is JUST LISTEN. And you should totally pick up BAD KITTY. Do it! ^_~

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pocketz♥full♥of♥posiez said...

my favorite sarah dessen book is just listen that is a must read!!!!!!!!!! :)

Diana Gavrila said...

I really understand what you're saying. The book is not awful, but it isn't very good either. Something was missing, I think I wanted more action or so. I will keep reading.