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The Summer I Dared
The Summer I Dared
Author: Barbara Delinsky
On Big Sawyer island, life is as steady as the routine of the lobstermen who leave with the tide each morning and return with their haul each night. But for forty-year-old New Yorker Julia Bechtel, life and what's important in it are about to be forever altered when she survives a terrible boat accident en route to the island. Now, in the compan...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743469852
ISBN-10: 0743469852
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 528
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 229 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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kww avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This was the first book of Delinsky's that I'd read. It centered around a strong, intelligent woman and I really enjoyed it. I'll be reading more of her books for sure.
reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is a great story about re-evaluating your life. Also a mystery. Loved it!
KellyP avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 143 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I am never disappointed by a Barbara Delinsky & I wasn't this time, either. In a word - fabulous! Delinsky always brings additional depth to her stories with her rich, authentic settings, background information & wonderful, "real" characters. Not only does this one get my recommendation, but also my Mom's & my best friend's.
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Helpful Score: 3
Exciting, touching, abit of mystery and informitive about Lobstering on an island with lots of romance.
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Helpful Score: 3
This was a great read. The characters are interesting, there's mystery, romance - a little of everything.
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earlsgirl avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 188 more book reviews
I thought this was one of her better books.
knut avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 59 more book reviews
This would be a good "beach read" or even a "snuggle down by a winter's fire" read. It has all the elements for a journey beyond the immediate; Maine, lobster fishermen, questions about family history and of course, romance. Good writing and a good additon to a book bag.
tranquility avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 25 more book reviews
A book that made me think...how would I react if the same situations came along and how would I live my life. A good book to take to the beach.
reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 3 more book reviews
This was an awesome book...one of her best!
reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 57 more book reviews
This is a light easy read. Typical Barbara Delinsky
ferretlover avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on
Very good book, I enjoyed it. This author is great.
cyberdeb avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 41 more book reviews
This book was very very good. It was a great book to read. Lots of pages so it took awhile to finish it.
reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 3 more book reviews
This was an awesome book that I couldn't put down and I didn't want it to end!
reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 27 more book reviews
A great read! A real page turner! I really enjoyed the book!
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This book made me remember the summer my husband and I spent vacationing with our children and his relatives in Maine. It's a book you'll love to spend your time with and soak up all the details. It starts with a boating accident but you'll love the changes all the characters go through.
arizonarose avatar reviewed The Summer I Dared on + 23 more book reviews
This novel pulls you in from the very first page. Well written with interesting characters and thought-provoking story.
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I liked the idea of this book but i was boring an anticlimatic. The only redeeming quality is Delinsky is a good writer.

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