That Summer by Jennifer Weiner offers a compelling narrative with well-drawn characters and timely themes. Positive reviews commend the book's emotional depth and engaging storytelling. Negative feedback points to occasional predictability and pacing issues. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking and enjoyable read.

Ideal for fans of contemporary women's fiction, That Summer by Jennifer Weiner appeals to readers who enjoy character-driven stories with emotional depth and themes of personal growth. Similar to Elin Hilderbrand's The Identicals and Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, this novel tackles complex relationships and long-buried secrets.

In That Summer by Jennifer Weiner, a chance email mix-up leads Daisy Shoemaker to meet Diana Starling, whose traumatic past intersects with Daisy's present family life, revealing deep histories of accountability, blame, and justice within the context of the #MeToo Movement. The narrative, told from multiple perspectives, explores the lasting effects of a sexual assault involving Daisy's husband, Hal, and how it impacts their daughter, Beatrice.

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Part 1: “The Two Dianas”

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Part 2: “Our Lady of Safe Harbor”

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Part 3: “Little Bird”

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Part 4: “This Happy Land”

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Part 5: “The Downward Path”

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