The Summer Pact: A Novel (Unabridged)
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3.2 • 82 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the wake of tragedy, a group of friends makes 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 aspiring lawyer from Washington, D.C.; Summer, an ambitious, recruited athlete from the Midwest; and Hannah, a mild-mannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities. Soon after arriving on campus, they strike up a conversation in their shared dorm, 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, they make a pact, promising to always be there for one another, no matter how separated they may become 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 all 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 shared 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, helping us pick up the pieces?
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Summer, Tyson, Lainey, and Hannah meet in college, where they all become inseparable. When a tragedy strikes, it spurs them to make a pact to always be there for each other. A decade later, when Hannah’s engagement falls apart dramatically, the friends honor their agreement to drop everything and go to their friend. But the upset it creates in their lives unexpectedly makes them all decide to hit reset, setting off on an adventure that tests their strength—and reinforces their connection. Author Emily Giffin tells this heartfelt story through the friends’ rotating POVs, letting each character’s unique blend of humor and vitality shine through. And narrators Karissa Vacker, Alex McKenna, and JD Jackson read the story with engaging warmth. The Summer Pact will make you want to gather your closest friends for some quality time.
Customer Reviews
Not the usual summer read, better not as audiobook
I enjoyed that this novel delved into some deeper topics while still being an easy listen. I did not enjoy the narration. I’m sure it’s cheaper to have each person record whole sections, but with three narrators doing all three voices, none of which had continuity, it really annoyed me. For example, the Hannah narrator used a southern accent, y’all’s and all, but the Laney narrator did Hannah without an accent and gave her an irritating squeaky rasp. Examples like that for all three. Even to the point the tone of voice used changed personalities. I don’t know how a producer thinks this approach is ok. It’s just lazy. They could at least coordinate approach and try to do all the characters the same.
Not worth it
Not good. I’ve read/listened to all of her books. This was not good and very predictable. I’m very disappointed.
Fantastic read
Always an amazing read from Emily one of my favorite authors.