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I enjoy stories that alternate between time periods and then they somehow weave a connection. This book did an excellent job with this task. I enjoyed both stories and found the main women characters believable. I think that the ending was a bit predictable and the pace of the events hastened as the story came to a close. One part of the ending I found a bit "too convenient", but overall I highly recommend this book for an enjoyable read. Well done!

A good read that ended a bit abruptly.... I enjoyed the format, with parallel stories 160 years apart, and the story lines were interesting, if somewhat predictable. I wish that the author had explored the lead characters in each time line a bit more, and fleshed out the ending. It seemed rushed, with little explanation and a lingering mystery. The latter is likely intentional, but a bit unsatisfying. Still, I enjoyed the book, which held my interest throughout.

Lauren Willig's book follows a " book within a book" format. One story takes place in 1849 with the pre-Raphaelite artists, and the other in 2009 with a young girl searching for her past. Both stories have their roots in Herne Hill, a mysterious old house in London.

I found it hard to get into the book, and was glad when I finally finished it.

I loved the book, That Summer! It alternates between the modern day story of Julia and the mid 1800's story of Imogen. It's part mystery and part love story. I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it! My only criticism would be that I want more of the story!! I want to know what happens to everyone. I loved the characters and I was sad when the book ended. That's always the sign of a great read. Enjoy!