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The Summer Pact

Written by: Emily Giffin
Narrated by: JD Jackson, Karissa Vacker, Alex McKenna
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Publisher's Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the wake of tragedy, a group of friends makes a pact that will cause them to reunite a decade later and embark upon a life-changing adventure together—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be.

Four freshmen arrive at college from completely different worlds: Lainey, a California party girl with a flair for drama; Tyson, a brilliant scholar and aspiring lawyer from Washington, D.C.; Summer, an ambitious, recruited athlete from the Midwest; and Hannah, a mild-mannered southerner who is content to quietly round out the circle of big personalities. Soon after arriving on campus, they strike up a conversation in their shared dorm, and the seeds of friendship are planted.

As their college years fly by, their bond intensifies and the four become inseparable. But as graduation nears, their lives are forever changed after a desperate act leads to tragic consequences. Stunned and heartbroken, they make a pact, promising to always be there for one another, no matter how separated they may become by circumstances or distance.

Ten years later, Hannah is anticipating what should be one of the happiest moments of her life when everything is suddenly turned upside down. Calling on her closest friends, it soon becomes clear that they are all facing their own crossroads. True to their promise, they agree to take a time out from lives headed in wrong directions and embark on a shared journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.

In this tender portrayal of grief, love, and hope, Emily Giffin asks: When things fall apart, who will be at our sides, helping us pick up the pieces?

©2024 Emily Giffin (P)2024 Random House Audio
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What the critics say

“Want to indulge in juicy, page-turning escapism? The Summer Pact is about a group of friends . . . [and] a reunion tour, a decade after college, inspired by a long-ago promise to turn to one another in times of need. [They] take turns narrating their trip to the Italian island of Capri, where closure may or may not await.”—The New York Times

“If you need a break from love and crime stories, try The Summer Pact, a novel about friendship. . . . Grief and redemption are big themes of this book. It’s not lighthearted reading, exactly, but it is deeply heartfelt.”Harper’s Bazaar

“In a story about friendship, grief, love and connection, Emily Giffin delivers another unforgettable tale.”SheKnows

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Diverting story, horrible narration

I can’t believe big publishers let this book go out into the world with this quality of narration — the person who read Hannah was fine, the guy was mostly okay, the narrator who read Lainie should seriously reconsider their career choice. Laughably terrible and made me hate all of the characters. Also, don’t even think about trying Scottish accents.

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Mediocre, but enjoyable.

Very predictable, with one dimensional characters and a soap opera storyline. I was expecting a little more, but it was an entertaining summer listen.

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over use of a word

Great over use of the word "said". It is different when listening. It is not pleasant.

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So Mediocre and terrible Narration!

I’m so disappointed. I wanted to love this book. I can’t get past the terrible narration and the flat characters.

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Awful narration

I absolutely love Emily Giffin's books, but the narrators butchered this story. I never leave written reviews, but I feel compelled to this time. Please read the book instead of listening to the whiny and irritating voices kill what would probably have been an enjoyable story!

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New fan of listening

I loved it!! It was better listening than reading it! I felt I got to know the characters more in detailed

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How true love works in mysterious ways

Emily Giffin is my favourite author and I’ve now read every one of her books. This on did not disappoint. I love the romance, the struggles and the ending.

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