Nantucket Nights

This is the third book from Hilderbrand that I have read and this book was not nearly as well written as the previous two that I have read and reviewed previously. 
Nantucket Nights once again centers around well off women on the island of Nantucket. The 3 main characters (known as the Night Swimmers), go for their annual swim and one goes missing. There in starts the 'murder mystery'. Unlike Castaways or Barefoot by Hilderbrand the plot and character development was rushed and the ending was absurd.
Not a book that I would suggest. However I do think Hilderbrand is (in general) a great Author. Take the books for what they are; great summer reads.

Read September 2010

Castaways

I read 'Barefoot" by Hilderbrand a month ago and was eager to read another book by this author. Castaways was another well written book. This time the focus is on a group of married friends and what happens when one couple suddenly dies.
Infidelity, lies and truths come out through the voice of each character. I loved the style of writing. It was easy to read and hear the point of view of each character telling their story. The book made me question the friendships that were in the book. It makes the reader take a real close look at what a marriage means to an individual couple, as well as friendships with other couples. I think that there are characters in the book that are easily to relate to one's own lives. Some of those characters in this book were, the wealthier friends, the mother-like figure, the goody two shoes, and the partier.
This is a great summer read! I loved it and think it is worth picking up for anyone who has a close group of friends.
Read August 2010