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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A book detailing how it was being one of the two first women to work at Tiffany & Co. in the summer of 1945. I found it really interesting to read about the time period. Good quick, easy read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I was really excited when I first saw this book! But, ultimately I was disappointed with "Summer At Tiffany" by Marjorie Hart, the story of two midwestern girls hired to be pages at the legendary Tiffany’s in New York. Ultimately, this book left me wanting more, but not in the good way. I wanted more details of about life in New York during World War II and details about Tiffany’s. Although the story was based on two real-life girls the author did not draw me into their lives creating a flat and stagnant storyline. ”
Joanna B wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This garnered a 3.5 rating. It was a breezy read and very sweet. Not having grown up during that time period it was amazing the things they could do with such a small amount of money. Well written, funny and touching.”
librarianwho wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A lighthearted, fun book about college girls ife in NYC, getting a job for the summer ar Tiffanys. It was so safe and innocent then, and a very enjoyable read. ”
Mary Lou M wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best book that I have read in a long time! A must read!”
Reader 828 wrote this review Friday, July 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A sweet little memoir about a magical summer in New York in 1945. Nothing hard hitting.”
Megan H wrote this review Tuesday, March 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I so enjoyed this little book. What was your best summer? Your favorite memory? This is the story of one unforgettable summer for two sority sisters from the University of Iowa. They go to New York City during the summer of 1945 and get jobs at Tiffany & Co. as their first female pages.
Carrie F wrote this review Wednesday, February 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“What a potentially great story this could have been... Sadly, the writing was ... it was as if the author was speaking to a bunch of kids in a second-grade story hour circle on the carpet in the center of the classroom, after all the desks had been pushed away. Very dumbed-down, almost.
turnthepage wrote this review Monday, January 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I love reading ANYTHING about New York in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, so this immediately caught my eye. But no. I couldn't even finish it. There was NOTHING RICH about this memoir. I got no feeling that I was looking into the past. It was more like a novice writer, writing about events that they wished had occurred, and thinking the whole time, "There's nothing to this writing business. It's a breeze. I don't even have to put much effort into it." ”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“A book detailing how it was being one of the two first women to work at Tiffany & Co. in the summer of 1945. I found it really interesting to read about the time period. Good quick, easy read.”
Katy H wrote this review Monday, July 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Delightful. A non-fiction story of one young woman's "happiest summer of her life". You get caught up in the excitement and adventure of Marjorie experiencing New York, the independence, opportunities, fun, social life and sights and sounds all brand new to a midwestern girl. I felt I knew all the characters she described, and the scene when Japan surrenders WWII brought chills and tears to my eyes. Spend an afternoon in 1945 New York.”
Becky S wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
