Summer of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand
on June 18, 2019
Genres: Fiction / Family Life / Siblings, Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Women
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
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I always enjoy a good Elin Hilderbrand book set on Nantucket, and Summer of ’69 gave me everything I love about her books…and a little something extra!
Set during the summer of 1969, the story follows the Levin family as they navigate a summer filled with change, secrets, and plenty of family drama. For years, the siblings have spent their summers together at their grandmother’s home on Nantucket, but this year everything is different. With one sister expecting twins, another finding her independence on Martha’s Vineyard, their brother serving in Vietnam, and the youngest left behind on Nantucket, everyone is dealing with their own struggles.
What I really loved about this one was the historical setting! Hilderbrand weaves real events like the moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the Chappaquiddick incident into the story, giving it that historical fiction feel while still delivering all the family drama and complicated relationships she’s known for.
And there is plenty of drama! This family is full of secrets, messy relationships, and complex characters, which made it so easy to get caught up in their lives. I loved how each sibling had their own story, yet everything was still connected.
This was one of those books I just wanted to sit down with, get comfortable, and ignore the real world for a while! I was completely wrapped up in the Levin family’s summer and all the drama that came with it.
If you love Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket settings but also enjoy a little historical fiction mixed in, Summer of ’69 is a great combination of both. A perfect summer escape with a little extra depth!
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