Book Reviews of The Beach House

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the way all of the characters' lives were described before they all met and how their lives meshed afterwards!
A great read! Didn't want it to end!

The Beach House has the perfect title, because it is the perfect beach read. Not very deep, easy to read, characters you enjoy and a general feel good read.

Nan Powell has lived in her big rambling house, Windmere, on Nantucket for over 30 years. She is a bit of an eccentric, well known around the town. When it becomes clear that Nan is facing some serious financial problems she decides to take in boarders as she tries to figure out what to do with her home as some ne’er to do developers are longing to get their hands on the property.

The mix of people who come together at the house all bring some baggage; Daniel recently separated and hiding a secret; Daff, a recent divorcee and mother of a spoiled 13 year old; Michael, Nan’s son who has come back home after ending an affair with his boss. Then there is Bee, Daniels’ wife who takes a house nearby so she and Daniel can work on a reconciliation; Michael’s lover who shows up and makes a shocking announcement and a man from Nan’s past who throws everything into tumult, reveling some startling secrets.

Lots of story lines intersect and a lot of it is predictable, some of it a bit preposterous and you can figure out how everything will end, but the storytelling is fun and it is a great escape book.

I enjoy Jane Green, however i found this book to be slow moving and a little boring. not one of my favorites, a pleasant read but not a MUST read in my opinion.

Wow!!! I love Jane Green. I will be reading many more of her books!!!! And I look forward to her next book coming out....

This book is wonderful. The characters are so well developed. You will fall in love with all of them. The story revolves around an older home and its eccentric owner. I wish I knew someone just like her.

Wonderful! Loved every second.

My 1st Jane Green book. I read it all in one day. I liked how we really got to meet all the characters 1st, and then they all show up at the Beach House. It was well outlined story, then BAM she throws in a twist, I went "What"? and had to re read that page. I wasnt expecting that. Good twist. I do think if she wrote the phrases, it felt like coming home: and felt comfortable in their own skin and Living a lie one more time I was going to scream. I am not gay, and her handling of the gay people in the book seemed different that other authors, it seemed as if something was missing or watered down about that part. But maybe it was even more accurate than I realize, That part was just bland, I didnt find him believable or that I could ever root for him to find love.

The Beach House by Jane Green has a lot going on. It may also make you want to move to the beach.

This book has so many issues it is perfect if you love lots of drama. It has a divorced couple dealing with a moody teenage daughter, a wife whose marriage falls apart when her husband reveals a lifelong secret, a guy who has an affair with his married boss, and a shocker at the end that you probably won't see coming.

The story is set in beautiful Nantucket and the characters are all pretty well developed and likable. All the drama and story lines keep you coming back for more. Even though I read this a little too early for the beach or pool, it is the perfect waterside read.

A gentle yet perfectly satisfying book about an aging woman trying to save her home by renting rooms to boarders for the summer. Sounds dull? Not a page of it. Because Nan is wonderful, inspiring and bright. Because the old family home is in Nantucket. Because the disparate people that rent her rooms are fascinating. I loved this book!

I always love Jane Green's books and this was another great read. Her books make for a wonderful weekend get-a-way!

I really liked this book a lot. I couldnt put it down! It has lots of twists and turns too. For me it is her best book to date.

I liked this book. It didn't really grab me though.

I really liked this book.

Just a nice book to read, not boring, not a book that you have to analyze, just enjoy it.

I loved this book and didn't want it to end. The author did a great job of telling each of the characters' stories and then bringing them together, etc. Loved the Nantucket setting too. Really a great story. Definitely recommend!

great!

Loved this book. Ms. Green has a great way of intertwining the lives of people! Very fun, entertaining and more than just surface. A good read - whether on the beach or sitting by the fire!

Nice summer read. Several story lines come together at Nantucket. Some of it guessable, one part quite a surprise. Easy read

Pretty good story. Light, easy summer reading.

Another quick read from Jane Green. Different characters become family when they rent out rooms from an eccentric (or not) woman who binds everyone together with her warm welcomes. I couldn't put this book down. Well written and good character development.

I enjoyed the style and story of this quick read.