Life Without Summer: A Novel Audiobook

" Heartbreaking and truly touching... I loved this book. The ease in which it was written make this book an enjoyable read. You feel the emotions and are literally spent by the end. Great read and I absolutely recommend this to anyone. "

" Though I figured out the ending on my own, about half way through, I still enjoyed the journey on which Griffin led me. "

" It took me a while to settle into the author's style (two narrators)... but in the end, I really think it was clever! I could see the two women's paths changing, merging... and for the last half of the book, I had a very hard time putting it down! "

" I thought this book was very good!! i would love to read it again! :) "

" I don't know if you can "enjoy" a book about such a sad subject, but I liked the two story lines and wanted to know what happened in both Tessa and Celia's lives. The only thing that bothered me was the sometimes preachy tone that the author employs - sometimes it was very obvious that she is a family and parenting expert. "

" suspenseful story about a woman who looses her 4 year old daughter to a hit and run accident. a few twists and turns. easy read. "

" I thought this would be a good book for "Compassionate Friends", but it may be too much. "

" A good read that tells the story of two women, the death of children, healing, hope and relationships. I thought it ended suddenly, but it was wrapped up nicely if that makes any sense. I guess I was hoping for more of an afterword. :) "

" A good book - it gained speed pretty quickly as the story unfolded. You could say the ending was a bit predictable but the author tried to not make it so. It was her first book and certainly better than some others I have read recently (like Anita Shreve). "

" Heart-rending little drama. Compelling but easily forgotten after reading--I enjoyed it but it didn't stay with me. "

" This was one of the best books I have read in awhile.... "

" This is such a sad, disturbing story to read as a parent. Honestly, I predicted the ending very early on. Fans of Jodi Picoult would enjoy this book. "

" The characters reminded me of a few people that I know. :) "

" I really enjoyed this. It was a bit difficult at times because I'm a mother myself, but it was so worth the read! "

" A sad and disturbing story. A mother's (or father's) worst nightmare. "

" This was a great book! The characterizations and interpersonal issues were very realistic. I didn't want the book to end, yet couldn't put the book down. I was eager to find out the resolution of the many issues. "

" Life Without Summer draws readers in to experience the pain and horror of a parent losing a child. Ms. Griffin did an excellent job making the characters real and the storyline difficult, emotional, and bittersweet. This was her first novel and I look forward to reading more from her. "

" First-time author, scores full points with her poignant & realistic depiction of a young mother dealing with the accidental death of her 4 year old daughter. Part mystery, part domestic fiction, check this book out for a compelling (yet hopeful) emotional ride. "

" This was an ok read. I was expecting it to be a bit different but it made sense in the end why it was so much about the other character. So I felt it was just an ok read. Had a hard time really getting into this one. "

" I loved this book. I could not put it down. It was a very sad book but good. "

" The dumb, conventional cover belies the well-constructed story which lifts it above the Lifetime-television-for-women initial impression I had. After a long string of books where none of the characters were sympathetic, all these are fully drawn and sympathetic. "

" Too much jumping around "

" One of the best books I'd read in a while. A very emotional story that I think was very well-written. It wasn't too much, just enough to bring you to tears and then make you feel hopeful again. "

" Good book. Not great, but a good enough read. "

" I started this book, but can't finish it. I can't face the grief in the book right now. "

" First-time author, scores full points with her poignant & realistic depiction of a young mother dealing with the accidental death of her 4 year old daughter. Part mystery, part domestic fiction, check this book out for a compelling (yet hopeful) emotional ride. "

" suspenseful story about a woman who looses her 4 year old daughter to a hit and run accident. a few twists and turns. easy read. "

" This is such a sad, disturbing story to read as a parent. Honestly, I predicted the ending very early on. Fans of Jodi Picoult would enjoy this book. "

" Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. "

" The characters reminded me of a few people that I know. :) "

" Good book but too predictable "

" I could not put this one down! A tiny bit of swearing, but not enough to ruin the book. I'd totally recommend it! "

" Though I figured out the ending on my own, about half way through, I still enjoyed the journey on which Griffin led me. "

" About 50 pages in I knew how it was going to end. I actually think I read another author that wrote the same story "