Love and Summer
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009
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Short Story • Fiction
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Romance•
Irish LiteratureIreland • 1950s
2009
Adult
18+ years
In Love and Summer, individuals in a small Irish town navigate life, secrets, and interpersonal connections during one transformative summer. Themes of love, memory, and change are explored as characters confront their pasts and futures amidst personal and communal challenges. The novel intricately portrays the complexities of human relationships and the impact of fleeting moments.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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Love and Summer by William Trevor is celebrated for its lyrical prose and intricate character development. Critics praise its poignant portrayal of rural Ireland and exploration of love and missed opportunities. Some note its slow pacing and understated plot might not appeal to all readers. Overall, it's regarded as a beautifully crafted, introspective novel.
Readers who enjoy Love and Summer by William Trevor likely appreciate intricate character studies and evocative, pastoral settings. Fans of Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx or Atonement by Ian McEwan, who value emotional depth and understated narrative, would find this novel appealing.
4,885 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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224
Short Story • Fiction
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Romance•
Irish LiteratureIreland • 1950s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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