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Love and Summer

William Trevor
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Love and Summer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009

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William Trevor

Love and Summer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1950s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Love and Summer, individuals in a small Irish town navigate life, secrets, and interpersonal connections during one transformative summer. Themes of love, memory, and change are explored as characters confront their pasts and futures amidst personal and communal challenges. The novel intricately portrays the complexities of human relationships and the impact of fleeting moments.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

4,885 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love and Summer by William Trevor is celebrated for its lyrical prose and intricate character development. Critics praise its poignant portrayal of rural Ireland and exploration of love and missed opportunities. Some note its slow pacing and understated plot might not appeal to all readers. Overall, it's regarded as a beautifully crafted, introspective novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Love and Summer?

Readers who enjoy Love and Summer by William Trevor likely appreciate intricate character studies and evocative, pastoral settings. Fans of Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx or Atonement by Ian McEwan, who value emotional depth and understated narrative, would find this novel appealing.

3.8

4,885 ratings

58%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1950s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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