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rebelkiss's review against another edition
4.0
I was really able to lose myself in this book and connect with the characters. I found myself wanting the youngest daughter to be more vocal about what was going on with her.
angela1025's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jreadsalot's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
judithdcollins's review against another edition
3.0
Awesome book, beautifully written, powerfully felt, full of both abundant joy and heart-wrenching sorrow - an extraordinary novel that centers on the bittersweet reunion of three captivating, very different sisters on Nantucket over one gorgeous, exhilarating summer.
vll295's review against another edition
4.0
Nancy's books are light and fun. When I am looking for something to relax and read, I enjoy her stories.
andreagraves5's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice summer read.There are a few romantic scenes that go into more detail then I would care to read, not graphic, but more detail then necessary. The book takes place in Nantucket and It totally makes me want to go to Nantucket even more after reading this book! There are several things that are not believable in the relationships to me, but it's a nice little story if you need something light - which I did after reading two books about war and gore... lol
wisbeth's review against another edition
4.0
Beachcombers is the story of three sisters who come back home to Nantucket for the summer. Lily - the youngest sister - emails Abbie - the oldest sister - to come home because she is concerned about Emma who is going through a nasty breakup as well as their father, Jim's financial issues. Jim rents out the girl's childhood playhouse to Marina who is recovering from a divorce. Their mother had formed the Beachcombers Club with them when they were children, teaching them to look for something more in the sand and in life. After she had died when the girls were young, Abbie tries to take over the role as mother as best she can. As adults, each of the women are in need of hope and healing, and the beautiful setting of Nantucket seems to be just the ticket. On their arrival back to Nantucket, the girls seem to fall back into their appointed roles as sisters. Nancy Thayer does an excellent job describing beautiful Nantucket - I could almost feel the sand between my toes. Lily drove me nuts! She enjoyed her role as a society reporter just a tad too much which made her come across as shallow to me. One of my favorite characters was Millicent Bracebridge, an elderly woman Emma was hired to read to every day. She was very wise and full of grand advice. I wouldn't mind spending an afternoon reading Agatha Christie to her, one of her favorites. I loved every minute I spent reading this novel. Each chapter is told from one of the women's perspectives but the story flows very nicely. I enjoyed the dynamics between the four women and the people they encounter over the summer. There were enough twists and turns to keep me reading. This book is a great summer read - not too demanding but quite enjoyable.