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The Summer We Read Gatsby: A Novel Audiobook
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Half-sisters Cassie and Peck could not be more different. Cassie is a journalist with her feet firmly planted on the ground; Peck is an actress with her head in the clouds. In fact, the only thing they seem to have in common is their inheritance.
Fool's House is a broken-down home in the Hamptons left to Cassie and Peck by their Aunt Lydia, a house that she decreed they must share. But Cassie and Peck can't afford the place, and they can't agree on what to do with it. Plus, along with the house, they've inherited an artist-in-residence and self-proclaimed genius named Biggsy who seems to bring suspiciously bad luck wherever he goes. Cassie and Peck try to figure out their Aunt Lydia's puzzling instructions to "seek the thing of utmost value" in the house, but as summer comes to a close, they seem no closer to coming to a decision.
The Summer We Read Gatsby is filled with fabulous parties, tempting romances, eccentric characters, and insider society details. It's a sparkling novel that showcases Danielle Ganek's pitch-perfect sense of style and wit.
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"Good book. Little higher level than a classic chick-lit book as it was more about two half-sisters trying to learn to like each other. I also really like the Gatsby tie in, makes me want to re-read the book and live a fabulous life in the Hamptons."
— Kelsey (4 out of 5 stars)
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Even though many of the novel's revelations can be seen a mile away, getting there is a fun, witty, and surprisingly moving trip.
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“Fun, witty, and surprisingly moving.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“[A] charming, entertaining, and brightly written summer read.”
— Booklist
The Summer We Read Gatsby Listener Reviews
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" so terrible I could not even finish it. "
— Jessica, 2/17/2014 -
" I couldn't really get into this book... ended up calling it quits about 50 pages in. Just didn't keep my attention, or grab me in any way, so I decided to move onto the next one on my to-read list. "
— Sharla, 2/14/2014 -
" Since I'm obsessed with Gatsby myself, I thought this was a fun fun fun read! "
— Maggie, 2/13/2014 -
" Easy read with interesting characters - and you have to love anything that references The Great Gatsby this much! "
— Katherine, 2/7/2014 -
" So boring I would rather be doing laundry...save yourself the trouble. "
— Victoria, 1/28/2014 -
" Entertaining - a fun summer read! "
— Cher, 1/19/2014 -
" It certainly wasn't a fast paced read but the intriguing characters kept me turning pages to find out what would happen to them next. "
— Mary, 1/18/2014 -
" Fun read. Realtes to The Great Gatsby in an interesting way. "
— Carol, 1/12/2014 -
" Pure fun! The title promises a perfect summer read set in the Hamptons -- and that's exactly what you get. "
— Carol, 1/11/2014 -
" A fine book for a beach read. "
— Emily, 12/30/2013 -
" liked the sister's relationship and growing friendship. to predictable. "
— Evon, 12/29/2013 -
" Somewhat liked the characters, finished it, but little remember it. "
— NuevoRain, 12/15/2013 -
" It took me 3 days to read this book during my commute to/from work. It'd have been a perfect book for reading in a single day on the beach...light, reading that has just enough suspense to keep you turning pages to find out what happens. "
— Amanda, 12/7/2013 -
" A nice read. It's Gatsby inspired, as the title would suggest. The plot moves slowly, but that seems to be characteristic of the Southampton lifestyle the book portrays. "
— Morgan, 7/25/2013 -
" Fun Summer read full of love in the Hamptons, complete with Long Island landmarks. "
— Careyanne, 5/4/2013 -
" Cute, fast, surprisingly witty beach read. "
— Meghan, 4/16/2013 -
" A feel good summer read "
— Rachel, 4/1/2013 -
" Sunny and summery with a bit of mystery and romance all set in the Hamptons. Very fun with a sappy, happy ending. "
— Dorie, 9/24/2012 -
" predictable chick-lit. "
— Ruthie, 8/25/2012 -
" Story was good for a summer book. I got annoyed by all the social media (Facebook, Twitter) references. Seemed like the author was trying too hard to sound hip. "
— Nikki, 12/7/2011 -
" A fun read with interesting obervations about life in the Hamptons. Delves into the complex relationships inside complex modern families. "
— Carolina, 10/28/2011 -
" It's a very light read, not too heavy on the Gatsby references but you don't need to have read Fitzgerald to enjoy it. The style is reminiscent of Jane Green. "
— Jeimy, 10/1/2011 -
" So much fun! I got it from the library at 1:00 and just finished it at 6:30. Great, smart summer read. "
— Liz, 6/25/2011 -
" it made me want to read The Great Gatsby "
— Liseranner1, 6/5/2011 -
" Cute, fast, surprisingly witty beach read. "
— Meghan, 6/3/2011 -
" Fun Summer read full of love in the Hamptons, complete with Long Island landmarks. "
— Careyanne, 5/29/2011 -
" This book started out as a fun, if not revolutionary read...but it was perfectly enjoyable in its standardness. But then the plot kind of ran off the rails, to the point where I skimmed the last 30 pages. But I guess wanting to know how it ends is a point in its favor. "
— Jon, 5/17/2011 -
" PRedictable and boring - couldn't finish. "
— Alyson, 5/1/2011 -
" I thought this was a great summer read and a good reference to the Great Gatsby "
— Heather, 4/24/2011 -
" It was a little slow start, but I wanted to really like it. I kept plugging away and was disappointed that by the time the book really got interesting I had to stop reading because of the language. Too many "F-Bombs" for me. Sorry to say that it's now in my recycle bin. "
— Julie, 4/14/2011 -
" Read for book club. Mediocre and tried to be too much--a sweeping summer romance, quirky mystery, and playful chick lit. Didn't quite succeed at any of the above. "
— Kelli, 4/8/2011
About Justine Eyre
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.