The Summer of Naked Swim Parties

I hate reading, and I hate books. However, I got this and LOVED IT. Being in the same age group as the main character, I could feel some of the emotions she portrayed in the highs and lows of this story. Although it kept me reading, I didn't really like the way it abruptly ended. I feel there should be a sequel or an epilogue or something.

I'm in high school, usually never reads books and spends time with my friends always. This was the one thing I couldn't put down!! I love this book I was so sad that I finished it so fast, I recommended it to all of my friends here, I'm trying to find one like it so I can continue reading now, really, worth it. Buy it! (half way reading it, had a horrible break up, this helped me ALOT.)

I bought the book for $.99 so my expectations were low. To my surprise the book kept my interest and I couldn't wait to read what was going to happen next. However, the ending was terrible! I hate books that don't close the story.

For $0.99 I can't really complain too much about the content of this book, but when advertised as a coming of age teenage story I definitely expected more drama and problems. While I think we can all relate to this story, we can relate a little too much. It doesn't really open our eyes to new situations or issues that teenagers face, it's just generic and predictable. While it kept me interested enough to read it through (mostly because I spent money on it), growing up today as opposed to the '70's is waaayyyy harder (I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and am 22) and this makes me wonder how much worse it will get in the future. For a buck I give it 2 stars.

After early success, Jamie's life takes a morbid turn and it's all down hill from there. Not realistic or uplifting. Not a fun read.

What a fun read. I liked it and enjoyed the characters!!

Not worth the money. Removed it from my iPhone library.

I've been mainly hunting the $.99 section in iBooks and on my kindle. I've read a few silly books, but this book really got me. Not in a cry and break my heart way like the time traveler's wife, but in a relatable way. I also grew up in Santa Barbara so all of the beaches meant something to me, I'm so curious if they really were the same in the 70's. Butterfly beach was where I met my first summer beach boyfriend(now a well known model), east beach was where the tourists went. Parents really were that relaxed and then some weren't. You like Jamie more and more as she discovers what life is really about. Her whole awakening is captivating. How she learns about jealousy an sexuality is so spot on. I'd recommend this book.

Loved this book. I can't wait to see the movie. Please tell me there will be a movie!

This book is worth more than the $0.99 I spent on it. I really enjoyed reading this book, it took me back to junior high...working so hard to impress others while staying true to yourself and the bond there is with a ridiculous but loving family.