The Book of Summers (Paperback) by Emylia Hall

from VanessaCW

I thought this was a thoughtful, gentle and compelling book. It is quite a slow read, so those who enjoy a fast paced story could be disappointed. It is a tale to ponder on and not one to rush. At times it reads like a memoir - the main character of Beth or Erzsi came across as quite real. I also...

from ASmallHolding

This book delivered on some levels, but not on others. Essentially a 'coming of age' novel, I was expecting more from the promise of "seven glorious childhood summers that Beth spent in rural Hungary". In truth, she spent short summer holidays there and as such the novel falls back into the realm...

from arlenadean

Author: Emylia Hall Published By: Mira: Original Edition Age Recommend: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Raven Rating: 4 Blog Review For: Great Minds Think Aloud Review: "The Book of Summers" by Emylia Hall was indeed a wonderful book of Beth/Erszi trying to understand her past....her mothers fam...

from Beamis12

When I first started reading this book, I thought this was just another woman's fiction book. It is to a certain extent but it became so much more. Long lost package, summers spent in Hungary and a secret about while the summers came to an end and Erzebet became estranged from her mother. All thi...

from Betterman

This book was an absolute surprise for me. Taking place in both present and past times, spanning across countries, we follow Beth Lowe as she looks through a scrapbook sent from an old friend, and created by her estranged mother. This book, called The Book of Summers, unlocks everything from 6 ye...