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Publication: April 26, 2011
Age Group: Young Adult
ISBN:978-0061728938, Hardcover
Reviewer Source: Library
Synopsis of book from Amazon: Summer is a magical time in New York City and Carrie is in love with all of it—the crazy characters in her neighborhood, the vintage-clothing boutiques, the wild parties, and the glamorous man who has swept her off her feet. Best of all, she's finally in a real writing class, taking her first steps toward fulfilling her dream.
This sequel to The Carrie Diaries brings surprising revelations as Carrie learns to navigate her way around the Big Apple, going from being a country "sparrow"—as Samantha Jones dubs her—to the person she always wanted to be. But as it becomes increasingly difficult to reconcile her past with her future, Carrie realizes that making it in New York is much more complicated than she ever imagined.
With her signature wit and sparkling humor, Candace Bushnell reveals the irresistible story of how Carrie met Samantha and Miranda, and what turned a small-town girl into one of New York City's most unforgettable icons, Carrie Bradshaw.
Personal thoughts on book:I enjoyed reading The Carrie Diaries but it took me a long, long time to finish Summer and the City, the sequel book. Carrie is in NYC and is hanging out with Samantha. This young Carrie is very different than the Carrie from the SATC series. She does a lot of complaining, very jealous, and self-centered. During her summer in NYC, she ends up taking a writing class at the New School and meets a lot of interesting characters. Samantha in the book is (gasp) engaged which if you know her character from the SATC series, you would find that somewhat unbelievable. Carrie meets Miranda and the two do not hit it off at first. Things do change as they realize they have things in common. Similar to the SATC series, there is plenty of talk about men, fashion, and parties. You get to see a softer side of Samatha which is different from her character in the series. If you are a fan of the series and want more of Samatha, Miranda, and Carrie at a younger age, give it a try.
Sexual content: Obsession with losing virginity
Violence/Disturbing images:
Drugs and Language: Underage drinking
