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Bad Summer People
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
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A whip-smart, propulsive debut about infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue, set against an exclusive summer haven on Fire Island.
None of them would claim to be a particularly good person. But who among them is actually capable of murder?
Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker rule the town of Salcombe, Fire Island every summer. They hold sway on the beach and the tennis court, and are adept at manipulating people to get what they want. Their husbands, Sam and Jason, have summered together on the island since childhood, despite lifelong grudges and numerous secrets. Their one single friend, Rachel Woolf, is looking to meet her match, whether he's the tennis pro-or someone else's husband. But even with plenty to gossip about, this season starts out as quietly as any other.
Until a body is discovered, face down off the side of the boardwalk.
Stylish, subversive and darkly comedic, this is a story of what's lurking under the surface of picture-perfect lives in a place where everyone has something to hide.
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- Zebra Karma
- 31-07-23
Disappointing
The best I can say about this novel is that it is beautifully narrated. The trouble is the author appears to have decided that “bad people” equals “interesting people” and has made little effort to create nuanced believable characters that a reader might care about.
There was no one to “root” for in this interminable tale of the super-rich tennis set. There weren’t even any compelling details about how the rich spend their money. We could at least have enjoyed some gorgeous designer labels and delicious dinners! Nothing.
A ploddy read with the thinnest of plots.
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- sonia khanna
- 14-10-23
If you like Desperate Housewives and/or The Real Housewives series, you’ll love this!!
Highly entertaining! Not slow, kept the interest. Was almost a little disappointed towards the end of the book, but then was not, given the unexpected twist.
Brilliant narration, a key contributing factor towards the enjoyment. Enabled me to form images of scenes and characters. Made me think about the psyche of the main characters. Did get a bit confused with some of the other names of characters, as there were so many, but wasn’t confused by the main characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-07-23
A little predictable…. But entertaining
An easy summer listen. Bad rich people telling their story of their summer in their exclusive playground of Salcombe near new year. Told from the perspective of all the characters.
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- Squemily
- 21-06-24
A modern day great gatsby
Ending was a bit quick - should have been built up slowly. Great characters and very well located in such a isolated idyll.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-07-23
Excellent listen
Great truly awful characters, subtle plot, excellent narration, brilliant insight into a privileged, warped world.
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- abbey warner
- 24-06-23
Brilliant Summer Book
Loved it - perfect mix of ghastly glamorous characters soaked in luxury - will look out for more by author
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