“We read to know we're not alone." —Willian Nicholson
Rating: 8/10"Sometimes it doesn't even matter if you get the recipe right. Sometimes what matters is you just keep trying." "He's amazing at list making, and has even drawn up charts of what has to be done by when and by who." | This book was only OK. It didn't grab me like some other books I've read have. It was a good little summer read though. Light, intriguing and put me in the mood for lobster, lighthouses and going to the beach. I think part of my non-love for it came with the characters. I didn't fall head over heals in love with Oliver the way I sometimes do with the love interest. I think that was the case because they didn't have a perfect relationship, he was kind of annoying at times and things didn't end with a happily ever after, which is ironic because those factors make it more realistic than most other things. So I guess I'm one for unrealistic stories? Sounds about right. Either way, I liked learning about this coastal Maine town and the quirks that came with being a "year-rounder" like Mandy's aversion to seafood and her feelings that Rocky Point was as boring as watching a round of golf. There is something I can't place that keeps me coming back for more, though. It's the third of Michelle Dalton's books I've read and am planning on reading yet another as my next story of the summer. For a book I only thought was OK, I sure do keep coming back for more. Maybe it's the hope in it or the love or maybe it's just the small town feel you get when reading it. I guess we'll just have to see if I ever figure it out. So 8/10 stars it is because it wasn't by any means bad — I didn't find any fault with it — but it wasn't knock my socks off thrilling and couldn't put it down exciting either. |