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I thoroughly enjoyed this book about 4 ladies who were all college roommates and had for the most part drifted apart after college. Some kept in touch with each other more than others, but 20+ years after graduation, decided to all get together for a week at one of the girl's oceanside home. The book takes you from early childhood of the girls individually (well Sarah & Mel together since they were childhood friends as well), through the college years and each girl individually beyond college. The primary focus of the book though is the week they reunite on the ocean where you learn about how complex their relationships really were. The mood of the book can run from dark to fun, from nostalgic to wondering about the future, from light-hearted to shocking and sorrowful. I certainly was never bored any time with this book. There were parts I did not see coming at all that totally surprised me. I thought the entire book was a delight from start to finish and will be looking for additional books by Cathy Holton.


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Beach Trip Cathy Holton 9780345505996 Books Reviews

I looked at the reviews of this book before I read it - so many were touting how developed and in-depth the characters were - but I found them stereotypical and common. Maybe I would've rated it better had my expectations not been so high from the 5 star reviews. I feel like I didn't read the same book as they did. I hate to give bad reviews because I appreciate all the work it takes and what an author has to put into a book - therefore I will stop short before saying it wasn't any good - there was some substance, and unlike some digital ereads it was not full mistakes. But it is a beach read and if you don't expect that much from it then may be able to enjoy more than I did.
This book was really good. About 4 women who were college roommates. It flashes back to their college days--their last few months before graduating & then will go forward to the present and what their lives are live now. They all reunite for the 1st time since graduation at the beach in North Carolina. I highly recommend reading this book. I read it while I was on vacation at the beach.
I really enjoyed this novel.
It appears I'm in the minority, but I didn't feel it was too long or too drawn out. It was a wonderful story of four friends, their lives, their heartaches, their successes...but mostly, their loyalty and love for each other.

Perhaps it's because I'm also a woman in my 40s, but these women truly resonated with me...especially Sara. And I actually love the way little pieces of their stories were told throughout the book, and were all tied up neatly in the end. It was a very satisfying read, although maybe a bit predictable.
I am not fond of stories that shift back and forth between the past and present, which cost this book one star. This is a strong book about four college friends, the secrets they have kept and eventually the comfort they find in opening up to one another.
The book is slow at the beginning but picks up speed as it goes on.
There are a couple of plot twists that are real surprises which adds depth and excitement to the storyline.
What a fantastic adventure!
This book tells a story about four friends, their development from young girls to women, their happiness and their sadness because of their own natures and the decisions they made through life.
Navigating between present and past, the reader participates in their reunion as a special guest.
And the end comes with a bonus.
Looking forward to read more about this author!
An enjoyable story that pulls the reader into the characters' lives—past and present. Perfect for readers who prefer a story without violence or heavy suspense. Dialogue is very realistic and moves the story line forward. While ending isn't totally surprising, it's execution ambushed me.
This book is a great read which I found hard to put down. I'd just finished reading Cathy Holton's "Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes" (which is also excellent) for my Bookclub and found I enjoyed her writing style so I picked another of hers for my own reading. She keeps the story interesting and it moves along at a good pace. The personality differences of the four women and how they played off each other also made it a very enjoyable, light, funny, endearing read. I could see this as a movie!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about 4 ladies who were all college roommates and had for the most part drifted apart after college. Some kept in touch with each other more than others, but 20+ years after graduation, decided to all get together for a week at one of the girl's oceanside home. The book takes you from early childhood of the girls individually (well Sarah & Mel together since they were childhood friends as well), through the college years and each girl individually beyond college. The primary focus of the book though is the week they reunite on the ocean where you learn about how complex their relationships really were. The mood of the book can run from dark to fun, from nostalgic to wondering about the future, from light-hearted to shocking and sorrowful. I certainly was never bored any time with this book. There were parts I did not see coming at all that totally surprised me. I thought the entire book was a delight from start to finish and will be looking for additional books by Cathy Holton.