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Liked It “SUMMER OF ROSES is the perfect sequel to last year's SUMMER'S CHILD. The relationships that began in that first book--that between Lily and Liam; the health of young Rose; the fleeing of Marisa and her daughter, Jessica; the culmination of former detective Patrick's search for Maura; the ending...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“While I didn't like this book as well as Child of Summer, I did enjoy revisiting the characters and getting some closure on the self-centered Edward. Luanne Rice is one of my favorite writers of contemporary fiction. ”
Adair wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It was just OK ”
Phoenix360 wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ SUMMER OF ROSES is the perfect sequel to last year's SUMMER'S CHILD. The relationships that began in that first book--that between Lily and Liam; the health of young Rose; the fleeing of Marisa and her daughter, Jessica; the culmination of former detective Patrick's search for Maura; the ending health crisis of Maeve; the horrors rendered by abuser Edward Hunter--are all beautifully brought to a conclusion.
Jennifer Wardrip wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved SUMMER'S CHILD, but was sometimes irritated at the slow pace of the storyline starring Liam and Lily. Although the abuse she'd suffered at the hands of her first husband, Edward, forced the progression to be a slow one, nine years is a really long time!
Thankfully, things move faster in SUMMER OF ROSES, and I treasured each scene as it unfolded. Although the book can stand alone, I highly recommend reading Summer's Child first, because the background information you'll gain on each character will make you appreciate this current offering even more.”
“This is one of her most wonderful books she has ever written”
Kim p wrote this review Friday, July 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Novel Synopsis: 'Revisiting the remarkable characters introduced in her bestselling Summer’s Child, she brings full circle one of her most compelling explorations of the human heart…all the many ways it can be broken…and the magic that can make it whole again.'
Barbra L wrote this review Tuesday, December 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I really enjoyed this book, although I'm not so into love stories. But, there was enough suspense to keep me reading. I thought this sequel was much better than Summer's Child. ”
“This is the sequel of Summer Child and if you enjoyed it you will equally enjoy this one. Well done.”
Barbs wrote this review Sunday, October 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Light reading, romantic story, background theme of emotional abuse”
barbara N wrote this review Wednesday, July 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The follow up to Summer's Child, this book continues the story of Lily and Rose and their relationships with Liam, Maeve, Nanny the whale and more. It is the usual heartwarming yet at times heart wrenching tale that is typical of Rice's books. If you enjoy Rice you will enjoy these two books.”
fiberfool wrote this review Wednesday, December 19 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this story. Loved the setting. Sea side. When
Delphina K wrote this review Thursday, December 13 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Lily finds out her grandmother iis sick, she realizes she
must come out of hiding to see her. Nine years earlier,
Lily fled her hometown Of Hubbard's Point after years of
abuse at the hands of her husband, Edward. She asks her
lover, Liam to watch over her daughter Rose away so that
Edward cannot find her. But soon Edward discovers that the
wife and daughter he thought were gone are alive and well.
Loved the ferry from Nova Scotia to Hubbard's Point.
There is also another little story going on in Nova
Scotia.
The only bad thing about the book where the names and alot
that began with an "m" took me awhile to sort them out.
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