The Last Weekend Of The Summer by Peter Murphy - GIVEAWAY

4 Stars!

ABOUT THE BOOK -

They have been coming to their grandmother Gloria's lake cottage since they were babies. Now Johnnie and Buddy have families of their own and C.C. has a life full of adult drama and adventure. And this trip – the only stated purpose of which is to bring the family together for the last weekend of the summer – seems full of portent. Gloria has been hinting that there's more on the agenda than grilling and swimming, and when the three siblings learn that their estranged father will also be in attendance, it becomes clear that this weekend will have implications that last far beyond the final days of the season.

A touching, incisive view into the dynamics of a family on the verge of change and filled with characters both distinctive and utterly relatable, THE LAST WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER is a rich, lyrical reading experience that will resonate in your heart.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR -
Peter Murphy was born in Killarney where he spent his first three years before his family had to move to Dublin. Growing up in the verdant braes of Templeogue, Peter was schooled by the De La Salle brothers in Churchtown where he played rugby for “The Wine and Gold.” He also played football (soccer) in secret! After that, he graduated and studied the Humanities in Grogan’s under the guidance of Scot’s corner and the bar staff, Paddy, Tommy and Sean. Murphy financed his education by working summers on the buildings sites of London. He also tramped the roads of Europe playing music and living without a care in the world.

But his move to Canada changed all of that. He only came over for a while and ended up living there for more than thirty years. He took a day job and played music in the bars at night until the demands of family life intervened. Having raised his children and packed them off to university, Murphy answered the long-ignored internal voice and began to write. He has published five novels so far and has begun work on a new one. Nowadays, he lives in beautiful Lisbon with his wife Eduarda and their well-read dog, Baxter.

 Connect with Peter at:
- peterdmurphy.com
- Twitter - PeterD_Murphy
- Facebook - PeterDMurphyAuthor

MY THOUGHTS -
A very touching and emotional story! This is one that will touch your heart for sure. It's loaded with angst and quirkiness but combined with that "heartfeltness" that just puts a smile on your face and actually can make you feel good about your own family LOL.

The writing is good and the character development is also good. You also really get a feel for their personalities (good and the bad). Unfortunately though, especially in the beginning, it was very slow for me. I still did enjoy the book. I just kept hoping for a bit more action.

So... while not one of my favorites, still a very good read dealing with real issues that will touch your heart. A new-to-me-author that I would love to try another one from.

I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from Providence Book Promotions ~ Thank You!


Giveaway 
This is a rafflecopter giveaway hosted by Providence Book Promotions for The Story Plant. There will be 5 winners of one (1) copy of LAGAN LOVE by Peter Murphy. The giveaway begins on September 1, 2018 and runs through November 1, 2018. Void where prohibited. Include this code to add the giveaway to your post: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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