Summerland: A Novel

Name: Summerland: A Novel
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5828 reviews)
Author: Elin Hilderbrand

by Elin Hilderbrand

Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction

4.4 (5,828)

4.4 stars from 5,828 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

440 pages~7.3 hr readPublished by Hodder & StoughtonPublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love character-driven fiction where family secrets unravel across a summer, revealing uncomfortable truths about the people you thought you knew.
You're drawn to stories about grief and how communities process collective trauma, especially when guilt isn't straightforward.
You appreciate Hilderbrand's ability to weave multiple perspectives into a narrative that feels both intimate and sweeping.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a page-turner with a clear villain. The tension here is psychological and relational, not plot-driven.
You prefer tight, linear narratives. This book jumps between characters and timelines in ways that demand your full attention.
You want escapism without examining moral complexity. Everyone here has made mistakes, and the book doesn't let anyone off easy.

About this book

On a June evening in Nantucket, high school students gather for a traditional bonfire celebration. The night ends in tragedy when a car crash kills the driver, Penny Alistair, and leaves her twin brother in a coma. Two other passengers—Penny's boyfriend Jake and her friend Demeter—survive physically unharmed but face severe emotional consequences. Questions arise about the circumstances leading to the crash. As summer progresses, hidden truths emerge about the survivors and their parents, including kept secrets, broken promises, and betrayals. The novel explores themes of community, family, and honesty, examining how new connections can develop in the aftermath of loss.

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Currently around #50K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 38% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,828 reviews

Gaining approximately 51 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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