Ugh. Just awful. So banal and predictable.

When I read that this book was set during a five-week vacation in the French countryside, I couldn't wait to read it. Unfortunately, that's where my excitement for this story ended.

The story of Jess, her son William, and William's estranged father, Adam, was a simple one. Things hadn't worked out for the parents, William only seeing his father occasionally. Jess decides one summer to vacation for five weeks at Adam's chateau to encourage the father-son relationship. However, there is a small twist. Jess's mother is suffering from Huntington's disease and even though very few people know it, (slight spoiler here) Jess has tested positive for the genetic marker for the same disease. If you're already predicting what might happen between Adam and Jess, your prediction is probably correct.

I found this book to be a quick, easy read making it a good summer read. It's a book that is easy to read by the pool or on the beach as it does not require deep focus to understand what is going on. I found the plot and the characters very predictable which was disappointing. Only halfway through I could already see what was coming for both the characters and their relationships. I hate it when that happens. I prefer a story that keeps me wondering what is going to happen next. Even though it was predictable, the story was interesting enough for me to continue to read.

Didn't finish ... was due back at the library and I wasn't into it enough to re-request.

Heartbreaking and uplifting

Received this book through a giveaway. Fluffy, easy read, with some touching moments. Not really me some of book, but it was entertaining enough for me. I did enjoy reading about the small villages around France, brought me back to when I visited Sarlat.

emotional damage

Libro fácil de leer. Algo triste, sin exagerar en el drama.

This book is a five star for me, with everything from a summer vacation in the Dodogne, to complicated family relationships, friendship and so much more. Jessica is raising her son, William, alone when her boyfriend Adam leaves Manchester for France after a falling out. Jess’ mother encourages her to spend the summer with Adam so William can get to know him. There is a reason behind this , but no spoilers, suffice it to say this is a heartwarming and moving book that was hard to put down.

3,5*

I can’t remember where this one was recommended to me from (maybe the library, which can be hit or miss). As a whole, the storytelling was fine and was generally what I look for in an easy fiction read that I can listen to while cleaning, crafting, etc. But the ableism in this one was pretty serious (plenty of internalized) and that made it far less enjoyable.