Review of
Instaread Summary of Here’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand
Five out of five stars
It is
immediately clear from the summary that this is a novel packed with characters
engaging in extreme behaviors. The rapid-fire moving from major event to major
event leads the reader to believe that the action is just too busy to be
processed. At the conclusion of the summary you have the impression that it was
read to you by a fast talking auctioneer. With everything from substance abuse
to several levels of infidelity, betrayal and rivalry, every character exhibits
and/or is reacting to some form of extreme behavior.
The author of
the summary supports this impression in the author’s style section, where
structural problems in the delivery are pointed out. “The technique is
superfluous in that it’s not in service of a purpose like maintaining secrecy,
juggling discrete subplots, or managing complicated action.”
If you are a fan of novels with many characters that deal
with complex problems, then this summary will probably persuade you to read the
book. However, if you dislike stories that overwhelm you with action, then you
will likely be convinced to pass on it.
This book was made available for free for review
purposes.
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