This is a seriously boring book, with the most boring characters. It was like reading the story of one of the two ladies in the SNL NPR skit. There is no way children would be that interested in their parent’s past.

No development of the characters or real insight into their behavior. The premise borders on the ridiculous - daughters hanging on their mother’s every word for details about her personal life? Most of us can’t get our kid to call us every two weeks. The NYC ending is just wacky. I felt like I was laboring through it, committed to finishing only because it was a book club read.

Not as compelling or interesting or well written as her other novels. Basically, a mother telling her daughters about her coming of age summer. Good story, not more than 3 stars.

Beautiful writing, interesting concept, moved slow, unconvincing ending. You won’t be sorry you read it, but you won’t likely be moved by it either.

I loved the story of the summer of 2020 and had a similar experience with my family and felt so thankful that summer. This book captures that and the love story of Duke and “Emily”. A couple of woke messages about climate change bothered me but besides that I loved every minute of it. I do know our climate is changing but it always is in a state of change. She pulls you out of the story a bit adding that story line in. It wasn’t needed.

Makes you reflect on your life the could would and the should.

Oh my goddddd I loved this book. Fantastic. No notes. It’s like a big warm hug. It’s like every Nancy Meyers movie rolled into a book. I pictured Meryl Streep as the narrator and I’d highly recommend doing that. Such a perfect book to start the new year with. I’ve always loved Ann’s writing, but I’ll be sure to make a conscious effort to read more this year. Made me laugh! Made me cry! The family dynamics and the storytelling are impeccable. Read this book!

Captivated until the very end.

So much obsession by a middle-aged woman with an old boyfriend who sounds dreadfully self-absorbed, neglectful and boring. The final chapters were rushed - perhaps Pachette also lost interest - and the so-called reveal was underwhelming. Very disappointed I spent any time with this.

Tom Lake is a place where young adults seeking a dream come together one summer.They find more than they are looking for. One goes off to stardom . One finds a home and builds a family.