My thoughts
This book was just ok for me. It hit on a few things that are current and made the story more realistic. It had some subtle political things that were pretty much spot on. It dealt with friendships and loss. Suicide and betrayal. Things that don't receive a lot of attention in books sometimes.
While this book was good, it was not great. I didn't like any of the characters and that is not good. I did enjoy this book though and for the most part I enjoyed the scenery of the places these three friends visited.
At the beginning you meet four college students. Just entering college and becoming somewhat grown up in ways. Lainey, Summer, Hannah, and Tyson. They become fast friends and help each other out with everything. Summer is upset over something and takes her life. I still am scratching my head about what exactly happened to cause her to do this. Grades I guess though I honestly don't remember reading that. She texted her three best friends and they all ignored her. Shame on them....
After Summer's suicide the three remaining made a pact to always be there for one another. No matter what. If one felt their lowest the other two would come to them and help. They do stick to this also and from there this story takes off...
Hannah was engaged to a jerk. She caught him in the act but didn't let him know. Yeah right. Anyway she called Lainey and Lainey called Tyson. They all took care of that problem and then went on a long vacation.
I thought Hannah was a bit whiny. She just seemed to be trying to hard to be strong and falling way short. Until she met Olivia that is. I have to admit that I did like Olivia. Lainey was a drunk and seemed to sleep around way to much. And Tyson was unbelievable. He's staying with two beautiful women and not trying anything. I didn't buy that. And I was right. Though I was happy for them after it happened. To me it was like they used each other for their own benefits and didn't really care if the other was hurt. That is my take on the story. Real friendships do not happen like this. I hope.
Great writing and a so so storyline. I could have walked away from this book but was determined to finish it and find out what happened. Though that was pretty much predictable. Happy endings always...
Thank you #NetGalley, #RandomHousePublishing-Ballantine, for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.
3.5 stars.
About
In the wake of tragedy, a group of friends make a pact that will cause them to reunite a decade later and embark upon a life-changing adventure together—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be.
Four freshmen arrive at college from completely different worlds: Lainey, a California party girl with a flair for drama; Tyson, a brilliant scholar and law school hopeful from D.C.; Summer, a recruited athlete and perfectionist from the Midwest; and Hannah, a mild-mannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities. Soon after moving into their shared dorm, they strike up a conversation in a study lounge, and the seeds of friendship are planted.
As their college years fly by, their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable. But as graduation nears, their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences. Stunned and heartbroken, a pact is made to be there for each other in their time of need, no matter how separated they are by circumstances or distance.
Ten years later, Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down. Calling on her closest friends, it soon becomes clear that they are facing their own crossroads. True to their promise, they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.
In this tender portrayal of grief, love, and hope, Emily Giffin asks: When things fall apart, who will be at our sides to help pick up the pieces?
Four freshmen arrive at college from completely different worlds: Lainey, a California party girl with a flair for drama; Tyson, a brilliant scholar and law school hopeful from D.C.; Summer, a recruited athlete and perfectionist from the Midwest; and Hannah, a mild-mannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities. Soon after moving into their shared dorm, they strike up a conversation in a study lounge, and the seeds of friendship are planted.
As their college years fly by, their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable. But as graduation nears, their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences. Stunned and heartbroken, a pact is made to be there for each other in their time of need, no matter how separated they are by circumstances or distance.
Ten years later, Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down. Calling on her closest friends, it soon becomes clear that they are facing their own crossroads. True to their promise, they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.
In this tender portrayal of grief, love, and hope, Emily Giffin asks: When things fall apart, who will be at our sides to help pick up the pieces?
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