Still Summer

Loved this selection (and all of Mitchard's books) which was a real page turner. I'd definitely recommend it to my book clubs. I especially liked this story line, and the way she crafted the dialogue. Ms. Mitchard turned out another outstanding novel, and as usual, did not disappoint!

I loved this book, especially the enduring relationship between the women. The resourcefulness they exhibit when things take a turn for the worse kept me turnig the pages. I have liked all of Jackie's books and found this different "thriller" genre just as pleasing. Read it quickly and can't wait for her next one.

J. Mitchard has done it again. The story of the four women and their "adventures" on the water had me wanting to finish the book, but not the story. The conversations rang true, and the imagery had me reaching for a towel. Thanks again Ms. Mitchard for a beach book you may not want to get too close to the water with.

Jacquelyn Mitchard has created a gripping tale of human relationship revolving around four women, that are stranded and adrift on the sea. I read the book over a 2 day period, and I was just enthralled by the story. Briefly, for those that have not read the book four women Holly, Camille, Tracy and Olivia, close friends, set sail on a sailboat that is manned by a Captain and one mate. Suddenly a storm pops up and the women find themselves afloat in shark infested waters and to boot drug runners are in the area. By midway in the book the tension was building in my senses and I began reading page after page. The story moves along at a fast pace and Ms. Mitchard splendid characters have deep emotional feelings that surface during this traumatic ordeal at sea. It's a delightful and refreshing story.

When a writer "known" for domestic drama switches gears, the results are usually brave but flawed. In the case of Jacquelyn Mitchard's 'Still Summer,' writing a thriller seems to come as naturally to her as a duck to water. Four best friends fight for their life in the punishing Caribbean sun -- after the crew of the pleasure yacht they chartered lost, along with sails, electricity and any form of communication -- using their athletic ability, their smarts, their courage (or, in one case, their ruthlessness) to survive. Mitchard doesn't bog down the "in-real-time" narrative with flashbacks. The women reveal their past in a spare few pages and a few conversations before the non-stop action speeds to a shattering conclusion. What she understands about human poignancy and human nature is revealed in a twist at the end. Don't spoil it for yourself. Read it. But not on a boat.