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28 Summers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Elin Hilderbrand

28 Summers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

At 24, Mallory Blessing inherits a Nantucket cottage, moves there from New York, and begins a secret annual Labor Day weekend romance with Jake McCloud, who marries another woman, Ursula. Despite various life events, they maintain their yearly tryst until Mallory's terminal cancer diagnosis brings Jake back for a final goodbye. 28 Summers deals with infidelity, terminal illness, and bereavement.

Nostalgic

Romantic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

280,181 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elin Hilderbrand's 28 Summers captivates readers with its compelling romance and evocative Nantucket setting, showcasing her signature detailed storytelling. Praise centers on its emotional depth and intricate characters, though some criticize its predictability and occasional melodrama. Overall, it's a heartfelt summer read that resonates with fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read 28 Summers?

A reader who would enjoy 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand typically appreciates emotionally resonant, character-driven narratives. Fans of Nicholas Sparks, Jojo Moyes, or Emily Giffin will find the book's themes of love, nostalgia, and summer romance particularly engaging. The novel's intricate relationships and picturesque settings also appeal to those who enjoyed The Notebook or Me Before You.

4.4

280,181 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nantucket • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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