The Myth of Perpetual Summer

by Susan Crandall

Book Overview

From the national bestselling author of Whistling Past the Graveyard comes a moving coming-of-age tale set in the tumultuous sixties that harkens to both Ordinary Grace and The Secret Life of Bees.

Tallulah James's parents' volatile relationship, erratic behavior, and hands-off approach to child rearing set tongues to wagging in their staid Mississippi town, complicating her already uncertain life. She takes the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501172018
• ISBN13: 9781501172014
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Better and better

I enjoyed the plot and the writing style of this book. However, it was a bit tough to understand the different characters in the first few pages since it then goes back in time after the story moves on. At first, you encounter the sister who's family is estranged. You're then introduced to, through her account, her 3 siblings, once of which is a suspect of a murder! The story grabs your attention, though and moves quickly. The author has a fun sense of humor even amongst the challenges that the characters face. I especially enjoyed the sibling interactions. Even as the family suffers from marital issues, the siblings ban together and keep each other strong. I'm excited to read more and see how the book progresses!