Book Review Time!

I will just go ahead and say it, I am officially a bloggy slacker.  This summer has been full, even overflowing at times, of activity.  One of those activities has been reading.  One of my favorite books I read this summer was The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin.  The story grabs you quickly and does not let go until the final pages.  The novel is set, mostly, at a rustic fishing camp in Maine.  The story revolves around the camp's owners: Joe and Lucy Crosby.  After many years of visiting the camp, Harry Wainwright becomes and important part of the family.  Justin Cronin does a masterful job of weaving the story line through time and slowly revealing the each character. 

The relationships in this story seem to create another character of it's own.  There is love and heartbreak, anger and jealousy, forgiveness and redemption.  There is much more to these characters than and their individual stories than originally assumed.  It is a joy to read and let it all unfold before your eyes. 

The ending is far from surprising, but it is totally believable.  I would definitely say this is a great summer book.  It is enjoyable without being difficult to get into or follow.  The storytelling style is enjoyable and always leaves you wanting more.  I found it hard to put down each night.  I hope each of you has had a summer full of activities you love.