People We Meet on Vacation
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Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read comes a sparkling new novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.
Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart—she’s in New York City, and he’s in their small hometown—but every summer, for a decade, they have taken one glorious week of vacation together.
Until two years ago, when they ruined everything. They haven't spoken since.
Poppy has everything she should want, but she’s stuck in a rut. When someone asks when she was last truly happy, she knows, without a doubt, it was on that ill-fated, final trip with Alex. And so, she decides to convince her best friend to take one more vacation together—lay everything on the table, make it all right. Miraculously, he agrees.
Now she has a week to fix everything. If only she can get around the one big truth that has always stood quietly in the middle of their seemingly perfect relationship. What could possibly go wrong?
Journey Through Love and Friendship: A Review of "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry
In the realm of romantic fiction, Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" embarks on a captivating escapade of love, friendship, and the enduring power of human connection. Protagonists Poppy and Alex, with their undeniable chemistry, embark on a series of annual vacations, creating a shared history that binds their lives together.
As the years unfold, their bond deepens, yet circumstances conspire to keep them apart. However, fate has a way of bringing them back together, and their summer getaways become the backdrop for a story that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and second chances.
Henry's writing is a testament to her mastery of character development. Poppy and Alex are vividly portrayed, their personalities leaping off the page with authenticity. Readers will find themselves entranced by their banter, their quirks, and their undeniable connection.
The narrative deftly weaves through time, alternating between past and present, gradually revealing the layers of their relationship. This storytelling technique heightens the emotional impact, building anticipation for the ultimate resolution of their intertwined destinies.
The author's descriptive prowess shines through in her vivid portrayal of the vacation destinations. From the sun-kissed beaches of Croatia to the tranquil mountains of Vermont, Henry transports readers to these breathtaking locales, creating a backdrop that mirrors the emotional journey of the protagonists.
"People We Meet on Vacation" is a literary gem that delves into the complexities of human relationships. With its engaging narrative, relatable characters, and poignant exploration of love and friendship, this novel is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and thought-provoking story.
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