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Jennifer Weiner: That Summer (Hardcover, Atria Books)

Daisy Shoemaker can’t sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and …

Review of 'That Summer' on 'Goodreads'

3.5 rounding to 4. Set in the midst of the Me Too movement, this book asks: how broad and lasting is the impact of rape, and what should happen to the men who were boys when they did it? It's a worthy story constructed as a page-turner. I wish Weiner hadn't relied on (what can only be described as) a hare-brained scheme to pursue justice. Aspects of the plot made me shake my head because they were so far-flung and unbelievable (and unnecessary) that they distracted from what could have been a very strong story. I'm still rounding up to 4 stars because I found it an enjoyable, easy read, despite the subject.