The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand | Book Review | #SummerOnNantucket #FriendshipFiction
The Five Star Weekend is a fabulous weekend read that seamlessly combines engaging characters, an intricate storyline, and a healthy dose of mystery and surprise twists. Elin Hilderbrand has once again proven her mastery of storytelling, delivering a novel that will leave readers enthralled and wanting more. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a compelling and emotionally rich reading experience.
Book Details
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Series: Summer on Nantucket
Published by Little Brown and Co on 06/13/2023
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Family & Relationships / Friendship, Marriage or Divorce, Women's Literature
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket
After tragedy strikes, Hollis Shaw gathers four friends from different stages in her life to spend an unforgettable weekend on Nantucket.Hollis Shaw’s life seems picture-perfect. She’s the creator of the popular food blog Hungry with Hollis and is married to Matthew, a dreamy heart surgeon. But after she and Matthew get into a heated argument one snowy morning, he leaves for the airport and is killed in a car accident. The cracks in Hollis’s perfect life—her strained marriage and her complicated relationship with her daughter, Caroline—grow deeper.
So when Hollis hears about something called a “Five-Star Weekend”—one woman organizes a trip for her best friend from each phase of her life: her teenage years, her twenties, her thirties, and midlife—she decides to host her own Five-Star Weekend on Nantucket. But the weekend doesn’t turn out to be a joyful Hallmark movie.
The husband of Hollis’s childhood friend Tatum arranges for Hollis’s first love, Jack Finigan, to spend time with them, stirring up old feelings. Meanwhile, Tatum is forced to play nice with abrasive and elitist Dru-Ann, Hollis’s best friend from UNC Chapel Hill. Dru-Ann’s career as a prominent Chicago sports agent is on the line after her comments about a client’s mental health issues are misconstrued online. Brooke, Hollis’s friend from their thirties, has just discovered that her husband is having an inappropriate relationship with a woman at work. Again! And then there’s Gigi, a stranger to everyone (including Hollis) who reached out to Hollis through her blog. Gigi embodies an unusual grace and, as it hap- pens, has many secrets.
The Five-Star Weekend is a surprising and captivating story about friendship, love, and self-discovery set on Nantucket. It will be a weekend like no other.
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My Thoughts on The Five-Star Weekend
The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand is an absolute gem of a book, offering a surprising and captivating story that delves deep into the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery. From the very beginning, this novel grabbed my attention and took me on an emotional rollercoaster that I won’t soon forget.
One of the standout aspects of this book is the well-defined characters with their excellent backstories. Hilderbrand has skillfully crafted a diverse cast, each with their unique personalities and struggles. From Hollis Shaw, the food blogger grappling with a shattered marriage and a complicated relationship with her daughter, to the strong and resilient Tatum and the enigmatic Gigi, every character feels believable, relatable, and deeply human.
The intricate storyline weaves together these women’s lives as they come together for the Five-Star Weekend on Nantucket. Hilderbrand expertly explores the dynamics of friendship and the co-mingling of friends from different periods of life. The tensions, conflicts, and unexpected connections that arise during the weekend add layers of depth and intrigue to the narrative.
The book is filled with plenty of drama, but it never feels overtly overdone. Hilderbrand maintains a perfect balance, allowing the conflicts and emotions to unfold organically. The women’s strengths and vulnerabilities are revealed, making them even more relatable and endearing. The exploration of mother-daughter reconciliation adds an extra layer of emotional depth, tugging at the heartstrings and resonating with readers on a profound level.
Mystery and surprise twists are skillfully integrated into the storyline, keeping readers on their toes and eager to uncover the secrets hidden within the pages. The author’s ability to deliver unexpected revelations adds an element of suspense and excitement, making the reading experience all the more enjoyable.
Overall, The Five Star Weekend is a fabulous weekend read that seamlessly combines engaging characters, an intricate storyline, and a healthy dose of mystery and surprise twists. Elin Hilderbrand has once again proven her mastery of storytelling, delivering a novel that will leave readers enthralled and wanting more. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a compelling and emotionally rich reading experience.
This book is from my personal library.
The review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand lives on Nantucket year-round, where she enjoys going to the beach, cooking for her young adult children, and occasionally dancing front-row at the Chicken Box. She is a grateful nine-year breast cancer survivor.
The Five-Star Weekend is her twenty-ninth novel.
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Looking forward to reading this.