The Goodbye Summer (Abridged) Audiobook

" Unfortunately, I read this book immediately after reading a Ken Follet book. It was written a little strangely, a bit choppy and the author left a lot unsaid. I liked the overall story, but hated the ending. It felt rushed and not complete, I liked the characters and I related to the epiphany that age is just a number and old people don't feel as old as they are. I don't think I would recommend this book, but don't regret reading it either. "

" I loved this story. It was endearing with some unexpected twists and turns. Patricia Gaffney is a writer who really understands that life is not always perfect, but you can make the most of it. "

" Thought this book was fairly entertaining, but not on my "top 10" sort of list. "

" Not bad, if you like romance books. "

" ok first i was really into this book. As a matter of fact it made me cry!!! THats how good it was, how attached to it I was. Only one other book so far has made me cry. I'll say it, I did not like the main character(Caddie) persona. She kinda pissed me off, being afraid of life and all. But the ending KILLED it!!! I mean come on how do they not end up together, or maybe they do and its all how u take it....i dont know. "

" This was a good book and a quick read. I love the endearing characters and their biographies. The Jack Russell Terrier reminded me of my own two terriers. My only disappointment is the ending. It felt too clipped. "

" I learned that you can find friends, young or old. "

" I was not impressed with this book, it was a little slow in keeping me involved in the plot. As I read, I kept hoping I would finish soon. "

" I couldn't even remember if I had finished this book when I dropped it off at the library. Had to skim the last two pages to remind myself that I had. "

" As the star system says, this book was okay. I did enjoy it, but did have some problems with the main character, who seemed to feel super sorry for herself. Interesting characters kept me reading. "

" Nice read: a woman in her 30's living with the eccentric grandmother who raised her has to deal with facing life without fear and the fact her grandmother is failing "

" I read a lot of non-fiction and this was a much needed welcome relief from my usual reading. I would consider this light reading but it did have some substance to it unlike much of what is labeled chick lit. I enjoed this author and intend to read more of her work. "

" This is probably more like a 3.5, but I rounded down instead of up because there was just too much 'death' in this book. Every character had lost their mother as a kid, or a child, or a spouse... not sure what Gaffney was getting at, it was just way to excessive. "

" Free from Adobe, turns out it is only 40 pages of the novel that is free. Forty pages was enough to tell me I did not seek out the book to finish it. "

" This is one of those books...if you like super girly reads, go for it. Patricia Gaffney is a master of the genre for sure! "

" Horrible - I didn't even finish reading it. "

" I thought this book was an easy read with a sweet story. Not exactly a page turner but, when I was finished it left me feeling good and I'm glad that I took the time to read it. "

" This book had its moments. It got better towards the end. I especially liked the wisdom imparted by the seniors. "

" what a book when I'm sitting around the pool with a bunch of senior citizens on vacation! it was delightful in more ways than I can count, you will laugh out loud and cry. what a delight! "

" I really enjoyed this book because it is very heart warming and rather realistic. It tells us that small miracles happen everyday, and we can make great friends in the most unlikely places. "

" Loved this book! It was a big tear-jerker and has some lovely messages about what is important in life. There are wonderful, vivid characters which really brought the book to life. "

" Entertaining and the characters likeable, but this is a good "beach book" at best. "

" Ehhh. I did a lot of skimming at certain parts just to keep from giving up on the book. It was ok, but it wasn't until the last quarter of the book before I started to really enjoy the story. I'm glad I stuck with it, but wouldn't recommend the book. "

" Women's struggles. The challenges of youth and age. Keep some kleenx handy. "

" This was a very good book, extremely well written. There was a lot going on but it all tied together and kept your interest. "

" Not sure if this book actually went anywhere! It seemed to end just as it started and nothing happened! Very odd read! "

" I kept waiting for this story to improve, I was very disapointed. "

" Shows what can happen when we put ourselves out for other people. "

" i love the author's style, but i had to let this one go, not enough romance, depressing setting, not aspirational character, grandma funny though. I couldnt get into Flight Lessons either, seems its either love or hate for me with Gaffney's books. "

" Not sure if this book actually went anywhere! It seemed to end just as it started and nothing happened! Very odd read! "

" This book was an interesting read about a woman who becomes close with several elderly people in an assisted living facility. It is a romance also. I'm glad that I read it even though the ending was kind of weird. Not sure if a guy would like this book, but a girl would for some light reading. "

" I think I expected more out of this just because I loved The Saving Graces so much. I didn't deliver...but, wasn't TOO bad. "

" really liked this book. will be looking for more titles by Patricia Gaffney real soon "

" Free from Adobe, turns out it is only 40 pages of the novel that is free. Forty pages was enough to tell me I did not seek out the book to finish it. "

" As the star system says, this book was okay. I did enjoy it, but did have some problems with the main character, who seemed to feel super sorry for herself. Interesting characters kept me reading. "

" I kept waiting for this story to improve, I was very disapointed. "

" Seeming light a very light easy read, but I was moved by the characters - very "me" book! "

" I'm pretty sure that Caddy (the main character from the book) and I did not learn a darn thing from this book. I was pretty upset that I wasted my money on it. The book was bland, that's as best as I can put it. "

" Nice read: a woman in her 30's living with the eccentric grandmother who raised her has to deal with facing life without fear and the fact her grandmother is failing "

" I enjoyed this book. It was kind of a light read, but worth reading. "

" Not bad, if you like romance books. "