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Stowarzyszenie Wędrujących Dżinsów: Ostatnie lato
Wędrujące Dżinsy, z lekko nadprutym haftem i wystrzępionymi nogawkami, powracają do czterech przyjaciółek, aby towarzyszyć im po raz ostatni podczas wakacji.
Lena, całkowicie pochłonięta malarstwem i oszałamiającą letnią przygodą z Leo, powoli zapomina o Kostosie, który jednak znów pojawia się w jej życiu.
Carmen jest pod urokiem wyrafinowanej przyjaciółki z college'u i wiele musi się zdarzyć, żeby mogła rozszyfrować jej prawdziwe intencje i odzyskać poczucie własnej wartości.
Bridget wyjeżdża na wykopaliska na wybrzeże Turcji, gdzie przeżywa fascynację profesorem archeologii, ale szybko doznaje bolesnego rozczarowania.
Tibby porzuca Briana, ale niebawem dotkliwie się przekonuje, jak puste jest życie bez niego.
Ann Brashares w swej kolejnej pasjonującej książce o Stowarzyszeniu Wędrujących Dżinsów opisuje ich ostatnie lato, które na zawsze odmieni życie Leny, Carmen, Bee i Tibby - dziewcząt, które ostatecznie wkroczyły już w dorosłość.
Lena, całkowicie pochłonięta malarstwem i oszałamiającą letnią przygodą z Leo, powoli zapomina o Kostosie, który jednak znów pojawia się w jej życiu.
Carmen jest pod urokiem wyrafinowanej przyjaciółki z college'u i wiele musi się zdarzyć, żeby mogła rozszyfrować jej prawdziwe intencje i odzyskać poczucie własnej wartości.
Bridget wyjeżdża na wykopaliska na wybrzeże Turcji, gdzie przeżywa fascynację profesorem archeologii, ale szybko doznaje bolesnego rozczarowania.
Tibby porzuca Briana, ale niebawem dotkliwie się przekonuje, jak puste jest życie bez niego.
Ann Brashares w swej kolejnej pasjonującej książce o Stowarzyszeniu Wędrujących Dżinsów opisuje ich ostatnie lato, które na zawsze odmieni życie Leny, Carmen, Bee i Tibby - dziewcząt, które ostatecznie wkroczyły już w dorosłość.
341 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2007
About the author
Ann Brashares
55 books4,902 followersAnn Brashares grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with three brothers and attended a Quaker school in the D.C. area called Sidwell Friends. She studied Philosophy at Barnard College, part of Columbia University in New York City. Expecting to continue studying philosophy in graduate school, Ann took a year off after college to work as an editor, hoping to save money for school. Loving her job, she never went to graduate school, and instead, remained in New York City and worked as an editor for many years. Ann made the transition from editor to full-time writer with her first novel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Ann and her husband live with their three children in New York.
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July 17, 2016
I did really enjoy the depth to the characters in this one. I feel as though the writing has grown a lot since the first book. I maybe connected with each character the most this time around. BUT, I thought this book contained soooo many overdone tropes. And they were so transparent and flimsy!
I was so irritated with Bridget's choices that seemed to stem from nothing more than boredom.
I also came down with a case of eye-roll strain from the giant deus ex machina Kostos twist. Puh-lease.
But what I have really mixed feelings on was a scene with Tibby.
I was so irritated with Bridget's choices that seemed to stem from nothing more than boredom.
I also came down with a case of eye-roll strain from the giant deus ex machina Kostos twist. Puh-lease.
But what I have really mixed feelings on was a scene with Tibby.
July 23, 2019
Reading Rush: Read & watch a book 2 movie adaptation
I'm surprised y'all!
The first time I read Forever In Pants I didn't enjoy it and when I watched the second movie and realized it was based on this book I was annoyed. In fact I've only watched that movie once because of it(although I still bought the dvd). I can't even remember why I didn't like it the first time around.
Forever In Pants takes place the summer after the girls 1st year in college and things have changed. The girls just can't seem to find the time to spend together. Lena is boring as always but she has a new man, Carmen is away at theater camp and seems to have under gone a personality transplant, Bridget is (a mess as always and I live for it) off in Turkey doing archeological dig & having suspect "friendship" with a guy there...
And Tibby is being Tibby!
Tibby decides to takes things to the next level with her boyfriend but when things don't go as planned she goes into an emotional tailspin.
I read in a couple other peoples review that they were uncomfortable with one scene in particular and they felt that consent wasn't properly given. I can see their point of view but I didn't have a problem with that scene but I just wanted to mention it and give a heads up to all you guys out there.
As I said at the beginning of this review when I read this the first time around in 2007 I didn't enjoy it but I really enjoyed it this time. I think I just didn't like how apart the girls were emotionally but now as a proper adult(THE LIES!) I can appreciate how true to life this book is. You're suppose to venture out and make new friends and make mistakes when you're in you're late teens/early twenties. I will now rewatch both movies and I hope I will like the second movie better this time around.
Reading Rush Day 2: 2 books down!
I'm surprised y'all!
The first time I read Forever In Pants I didn't enjoy it and when I watched the second movie and realized it was based on this book I was annoyed. In fact I've only watched that movie once because of it(although I still bought the dvd). I can't even remember why I didn't like it the first time around.
Forever In Pants takes place the summer after the girls 1st year in college and things have changed. The girls just can't seem to find the time to spend together. Lena is boring as always but she has a new man, Carmen is away at theater camp and seems to have under gone a personality transplant, Bridget is (a mess as always and I live for it) off in Turkey doing archeological dig & having suspect "friendship" with a guy there...
And Tibby is being Tibby!
Tibby decides to takes things to the next level with her boyfriend but when things don't go as planned she goes into an emotional tailspin.
I read in a couple other peoples review that they were uncomfortable with one scene in particular and they felt that consent wasn't properly given. I can see their point of view but I didn't have a problem with that scene but I just wanted to mention it and give a heads up to all you guys out there.
As I said at the beginning of this review when I read this the first time around in 2007 I didn't enjoy it but I really enjoyed it this time. I think I just didn't like how apart the girls were emotionally but now as a proper adult(THE LIES!) I can appreciate how true to life this book is. You're suppose to venture out and make new friends and make mistakes when you're in you're late teens/early twenties. I will now rewatch both movies and I hope I will like the second movie better this time around.
Reading Rush Day 2: 2 books down!
July 25, 2021
4 stars
I enjoyed this fourth book but it seemed to lack the same emotional punch as the first three books. Considering it was “last” when it was written, reading it felt like closure on the series. I haven’t read the next book, so I’m curious as to how everything is in that one.
-Bee is spending the summer on an archaeological dig in Turkey. Sad that Eric seemed to make summer plans without keeping her in his thoughts, she ponders how she feels about him in her life. Bee also spends time at home, wondering how her family fell apart since the death of her mother and how she can put it back together again.
-Carmen is spending the summer at theatre camp. The last year of school she felt like she really lost herself and when she auditions by accident for a play, she discovers a talent she didn’t realize she had. Carmen also learns a lot about friendship and what kind of people you want to keep around in her life.
-Tibby is spending the summer in NYC with her boyfriend Brian stopping by whenever he is able. When something happens between them, Tibby is left shaken to her core and must decide what she wants in the future.
-Lena is attending art school and strikes up a friendship with another artist, who may help her forget Kostos (finally).
I thought this was an excellent addition to the series, it makes sense that a series with four main characters would have four (technically 5) books in it. My favorite parts were reading about Lena with Leo and about Bee and her family. I’m so glad I decided to revisit and reread this series, it was a gift for me.
I enjoyed this fourth book but it seemed to lack the same emotional punch as the first three books. Considering it was “last” when it was written, reading it felt like closure on the series. I haven’t read the next book, so I’m curious as to how everything is in that one.
-Bee is spending the summer on an archaeological dig in Turkey. Sad that Eric seemed to make summer plans without keeping her in his thoughts, she ponders how she feels about him in her life. Bee also spends time at home, wondering how her family fell apart since the death of her mother and how she can put it back together again.
-Carmen is spending the summer at theatre camp. The last year of school she felt like she really lost herself and when she auditions by accident for a play, she discovers a talent she didn’t realize she had. Carmen also learns a lot about friendship and what kind of people you want to keep around in her life.
-Tibby is spending the summer in NYC with her boyfriend Brian stopping by whenever he is able. When something happens between them, Tibby is left shaken to her core and must decide what she wants in the future.
-Lena is attending art school and strikes up a friendship with another artist, who may help her forget Kostos (finally).
I thought this was an excellent addition to the series, it makes sense that a series with four main characters would have four (technically 5) books in it. My favorite parts were reading about Lena with Leo and about Bee and her family. I’m so glad I decided to revisit and reread this series, it was a gift for me.
June 26, 2018
★ 3.5 / 5 ★
I can’t believe the first time I read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was when I was in 5th grade—and here I am just finishing the series (I realize there’s a 5th book, but that’s more of an add-on to the series). Either way, this was put off for too long, but I’m glad that it didn’t disappoint.
As always, I connected the most to Lena. As someone who is extremely modest and not too willing to step out of my comfort zone, I felt like cheering for her every time she did something “risky,” because I almost felt like I was watching myself. Ha … not that I would ever do what she did with Leo.
Still.
I loved how raw Bridget was in this one—she’s so relatable with how she prefers to hide her feelings rather than talk about them. Don’t tell me I’m the only one who does that, too.
Carmen and Tibby, as always, weren’t my favorites; however, I learned to enjoy Carmen more. I enjoyed seeing her gain confidence and learn that she’s worth more than keeping “friends” who just pull her down (ahem, Julia). Tibby’s story, too, was entertaining and nerve-wracking—though, not as good as Lena’s or Bridget’s. I felt like it was slow and, quite honestly, I wasn’t a fan of Brian.
Overall, I’m thrilled to have finished this series. It makes me think about my young self and when I “really” started reading books. It was nice remembering that feeling and re-connecting with these characters.
I can’t believe the first time I read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was when I was in 5th grade—and here I am just finishing the series (I realize there’s a 5th book, but that’s more of an add-on to the series). Either way, this was put off for too long, but I’m glad that it didn’t disappoint.
As always, I connected the most to Lena. As someone who is extremely modest and not too willing to step out of my comfort zone, I felt like cheering for her every time she did something “risky,” because I almost felt like I was watching myself. Ha … not that I would ever do what she did with Leo.
Still.
I loved how raw Bridget was in this one—she’s so relatable with how she prefers to hide her feelings rather than talk about them. Don’t tell me I’m the only one who does that, too.
Carmen and Tibby, as always, weren’t my favorites; however, I learned to enjoy Carmen more. I enjoyed seeing her gain confidence and learn that she’s worth more than keeping “friends” who just pull her down (ahem, Julia). Tibby’s story, too, was entertaining and nerve-wracking—though, not as good as Lena’s or Bridget’s. I felt like it was slow and, quite honestly, I wasn’t a fan of Brian.
Overall, I’m thrilled to have finished this series. It makes me think about my young self and when I “really” started reading books. It was nice remembering that feeling and re-connecting with these characters.
November 14, 2019
Re-read 2019
I am so glad that I decided to re-read this series because I realize that the two movies made are part of the reason that I was so confused as to each individual girl's timeline. Book 4 sees the girls now having completed a successful year at college where they are now more used to being away from one another. In fact, the pants have been circulating more often than usual and not restricted to summer. Tibby and Brian are ready to take their relationship to the next level, but will they be ready for the consequences? Bridget is off to Turkey, but she's worried about Eric, her family, and a cute university professor. Carmen actually has a storyline that just concentrates on her own personal growth, and Lena finally( she's real serious about it, I swear!) believes she's ready to move on from Kostos.
There was plenty of angst in this one and I have to say the highlight was the maddening storyline between Tibby and Lena's sister, Effie. I selfishly wish it could have been much earlier in the book series to add a bit of history and spice to books.
Overall verdict: Has it aged well? I am always going to have special place in my heart for these four gals and their summer adventures and one special pair of blue jeans. I love how these four young women are just there for each other. That's what female friendship should be all about.
Goodreads review 14/11/19
I am so glad that I decided to re-read this series because I realize that the two movies made are part of the reason that I was so confused as to each individual girl's timeline. Book 4 sees the girls now having completed a successful year at college where they are now more used to being away from one another. In fact, the pants have been circulating more often than usual and not restricted to summer. Tibby and Brian are ready to take their relationship to the next level, but will they be ready for the consequences? Bridget is off to Turkey, but she's worried about Eric, her family, and a cute university professor. Carmen actually has a storyline that just concentrates on her own personal growth, and Lena finally( she's real serious about it, I swear!) believes she's ready to move on from Kostos.
There was plenty of angst in this one and I have to say the highlight was the maddening storyline between Tibby and Lena's sister, Effie. I selfishly wish it could have been much earlier in the book series to add a bit of history and spice to books.
Overall verdict: Has it aged well? I am always going to have special place in my heart for these four gals and their summer adventures and one special pair of blue jeans. I love how these four young women are just there for each other. That's what female friendship should be all about.
Goodreads review 14/11/19
March 28, 2024
I enjoyed Forever in Blue very much. The friendship of these young girls are to die for. Love how they live their own live and yet somehow connecting with each other through a jean. I like the idea that 1 pant can fit to their body type and reflecting their everlasting friendship.
4 stars
4 stars
September 3, 2020
TRAAAAAAAAASH.
TRASHTRASHTRASHTRASH.
Talk about disappointing endings.
I mean this book was just hanging on to the drama of the past three while pretending to move on and honestly I think we all would have been better off without this book.
Come to think of it, the series probably could have stopped at one.
The first book was the best book.
TRASHTRASHTRASHTRASH.
Talk about disappointing endings.
I mean this book was just hanging on to the drama of the past three while pretending to move on and honestly I think we all would have been better off without this book.
Come to think of it, the series probably could have stopped at one.
The first book was the best book.
November 3, 2007
I enjoyed this last book in the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants series. It wasn't quite as un-put-down-able as the first three books, and it had a different sort of feel, which I think makes sense, because the four girls are older, in college, and pulling away from their joined-at-the-hip friendships and younger lives.
As with the other books, I recognized parts of myself in Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena (especially Lena). At times, it was annoying how many questions were asked in this book: if you give four unsure young people four internal monologues, you get a lot of self-doubt and constant questioning. It's close to reality, but it bothered me slightly while I was reading. Maybe that's because I am always asking questions in my own head!!
Also, although the girls were apart for longer than ever before, the inclusion of the Pants started to seem forced. [SPOILER ALERT] When the Pants were lost at the end of the book, I did not think it was a tragedy, as they had stopped being necessary to the story. And that turned out to be the lesson the girls learned, as well: they didn't need the travelling pants to keep them together. Pants = Love. But we knew that all along, right?
Quotes:
"When will we all be home again? That was what she wanted to know. But when she thought about it logically, she knew: It wasn't just the answer that had changed, it was the question. What was home anymore? What counted as the status quo? Home was a time and it had passed."
"She used to have the idea -- an untested belief, really -- that you loved someone in a kind of mirror dance. You loved in exact response to how much they were willing to love you."
As with the other books, I recognized parts of myself in Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena (especially Lena). At times, it was annoying how many questions were asked in this book: if you give four unsure young people four internal monologues, you get a lot of self-doubt and constant questioning. It's close to reality, but it bothered me slightly while I was reading. Maybe that's because I am always asking questions in my own head!!
Also, although the girls were apart for longer than ever before, the inclusion of the Pants started to seem forced. [SPOILER ALERT] When the Pants were lost at the end of the book, I did not think it was a tragedy, as they had stopped being necessary to the story. And that turned out to be the lesson the girls learned, as well: they didn't need the travelling pants to keep them together. Pants = Love. But we knew that all along, right?
Quotes:
"When will we all be home again? That was what she wanted to know. But when she thought about it logically, she knew: It wasn't just the answer that had changed, it was the question. What was home anymore? What counted as the status quo? Home was a time and it had passed."
"She used to have the idea -- an untested belief, really -- that you loved someone in a kind of mirror dance. You loved in exact response to how much they were willing to love you."
November 1, 2016
My re-read of the series continues (this time on audio)... all so I can *finally* read the last book, Sisterhood Everlasting.
Original Read: May 2009
Re-Read: Oct 26-Nov 1, 2016
Lena: After four books of Lena being either in love with or heartbroken over Kostos, I would've thought that I would be sick to death of it. And in some ways I was (I mean, we get it already) but the fact is, I always liked Kostos and felt bad for the position he found himself in. While it was nice to see Lena finally make an effort to move forward I still felt for Kostos after the way she treated him during his surprise visit. And the way things were left at the end... meh. I like that the door was still open for the future but I'd hoped for more.
Bridget: I was so pleased with Bridget in the second and third books. It seemed like she had grown up a lot and was making smarter decisions. But here we are in the fourth book and she's right back to her reckless behavior. Her relationship with Peter while in Turkey was so ill-advised and I wanted to shake them both. It smacked of Bridget from 3 years ago and felt like a big step backwards for her.
Tibby: I've always said that Tibby was my favorite of the four girls but My re-read of the series has made me wonder how I ever could have thought that. Her shabby treatment of Brian over the course of four books/years was so bad that I could hardly stand her by this point. Her inclination through every book has been to push him away or treat him poorly - like some object she could pick up and put down at will, knowing she could always come back to it when she felt like it. And naturally Brian is supposed to be standing by just waiting for Tibby. In book two she shut him out after Katherine's accident. In book three she dropped him in favor of some new fake friends. She really pushed it this time and I found myself wishing Brian would finally tell her to take a hike. By this point I was completely over Tibby's mean girl ways when it came to Brian.
Carmen: Carmen has always been my least favorite character because she's usually so bratty but she ended up being the one I related to most in this one. Carmen's unbalanced relationship with a frenemy when she's at her most vulnerable actually had me pulling for her. Shocker.
Finally... FINALLY... I can read the last book in this series and see what became of the four friends a decade later.
Original Read: May 2009
Re-Read: Oct 26-Nov 1, 2016
Lena: After four books of Lena being either in love with or heartbroken over Kostos, I would've thought that I would be sick to death of it. And in some ways I was (I mean, we get it already) but the fact is, I always liked Kostos and felt bad for the position he found himself in. While it was nice to see Lena finally make an effort to move forward I still felt for Kostos after the way she treated him during his surprise visit. And the way things were left at the end... meh. I like that the door was still open for the future but I'd hoped for more.
Bridget: I was so pleased with Bridget in the second and third books. It seemed like she had grown up a lot and was making smarter decisions. But here we are in the fourth book and she's right back to her reckless behavior. Her relationship with Peter while in Turkey was so ill-advised and I wanted to shake them both. It smacked of Bridget from 3 years ago and felt like a big step backwards for her.
Tibby: I've always said that Tibby was my favorite of the four girls but My re-read of the series has made me wonder how I ever could have thought that. Her shabby treatment of Brian over the course of four books/years was so bad that I could hardly stand her by this point. Her inclination through every book has been to push him away or treat him poorly - like some object she could pick up and put down at will, knowing she could always come back to it when she felt like it. And naturally Brian is supposed to be standing by just waiting for Tibby. In book two she shut him out after Katherine's accident. In book three she dropped him in favor of some new fake friends. She really pushed it this time and I found myself wishing Brian would finally tell her to take a hike. By this point I was completely over Tibby's mean girl ways when it came to Brian.
Carmen: Carmen has always been my least favorite character because she's usually so bratty but she ended up being the one I related to most in this one. Carmen's unbalanced relationship with a frenemy when she's at her most vulnerable actually had me pulling for her. Shocker.
Finally... FINALLY... I can read the last book in this series and see what became of the four friends a decade later.
July 25, 2012
I guess the Traveling Pants series couldn't go on forever, especially once the girls started growing up and starting college. As a whole, I would rate the series 4/5 stars. I liked each of the 4 girls for their unique merits/weaknesses/struggles, and the concept of a magical pair of jeans that fit each one of them was special. The collection of memories in the way of scribbles, patches and whatnot on the pants seemed like a cool 3D scrapbook. It reminded me of a journal that 3 other high school friends and I would trade amongst each other, taking turns to write in it between class periods and homework. We actually had 2 versions of this journal, one started earlier by another friend and returned to her and the other later, me. When I go through the journal that I have, I wish we had treated it a little more like a scrapbook with magazine clippings and photos to preserve more of the visual culture from back then.
In any case, going back to the book... It was definitely more adult than young compared to the previous 3 books, dealing with identity, boundaries, and premarital sex. But I think Brashares tried too hard to make the book relevant to contemporary teen themes that I felt like I was reading a book version of Seventeen. The writing still remained effortless and enjoyable but honestly, I was disappointed with it being as the ending, and the actual ending felt too innocent to reflect the recently past events. However, the movie version may be more fitting for the story since the girls are and look older than their book age.
In any case, going back to the book... It was definitely more adult than young compared to the previous 3 books, dealing with identity, boundaries, and premarital sex. But I think Brashares tried too hard to make the book relevant to contemporary teen themes that I felt like I was reading a book version of Seventeen. The writing still remained effortless and enjoyable but honestly, I was disappointed with it being as the ending, and the actual ending felt too innocent to reflect the recently past events. However, the movie version may be more fitting for the story since the girls are and look older than their book age.
July 25, 2016
Eeeh??
I quite liked the first book in this series, but it's been a downhill slope since then. The characters felt like they never learnt ANYTHING over the course of the series and continued to make the same string of mistakes.
I don't understand why the hell Kostas was a recurring character. He's the actual worst and having waded through four of these books, I STILL don't know why Lena liked him.
Tibby's relationship with Brian was...super weird, to be honest. She never seemed particularly into it, and so her reaction to them sleeping together felt completely realistic to me.
Carmen's story was once again the most interesting one in the book, but it drove me nuts that it took her so long to realise that Julia was messing with her constantly.
Bee's story in this one filled me with rage, because a) I continue to hate Eric and don't think she should be with him, b) the whole bullshit thing with her 30 year old professor (HAHAHAHAHA SERIOUSLY?? He's just turned 30 and he's a PROFESSOR?!) was super gross, and c) OH MY GOD STOP KNEELING IN THE TRENCH OH MY GOD. Seriously, I was filled with so much archaeologist nerd rage. You NEVER kneel in the trench. And you certainly don't crawl around in it on your hands and knees, or roll around with your professor. Because holy hell, you could be destroying seven million artefacts.
So yeah. I was honestly a little relieved when the stupid magic pants disappeared into the ether. It was a cute concept in the beginning, and I did like the friendship between the girls. But they just never seemed to learn their damn lesson. You know?!
I quite liked the first book in this series, but it's been a downhill slope since then. The characters felt like they never learnt ANYTHING over the course of the series and continued to make the same string of mistakes.
I don't understand why the hell Kostas was a recurring character. He's the actual worst and having waded through four of these books, I STILL don't know why Lena liked him.
Tibby's relationship with Brian was...super weird, to be honest. She never seemed particularly into it, and so her reaction to them sleeping together felt completely realistic to me.
Carmen's story was once again the most interesting one in the book, but it drove me nuts that it took her so long to realise that Julia was messing with her constantly.
Bee's story in this one filled me with rage, because a) I continue to hate Eric and don't think she should be with him, b) the whole bullshit thing with her 30 year old professor (HAHAHAHAHA SERIOUSLY?? He's just turned 30 and he's a PROFESSOR?!) was super gross, and c) OH MY GOD STOP KNEELING IN THE TRENCH OH MY GOD. Seriously, I was filled with so much archaeologist nerd rage. You NEVER kneel in the trench. And you certainly don't crawl around in it on your hands and knees, or roll around with your professor. Because holy hell, you could be destroying seven million artefacts.
So yeah. I was honestly a little relieved when the stupid magic pants disappeared into the ether. It was a cute concept in the beginning, and I did like the friendship between the girls. But they just never seemed to learn their damn lesson. You know?!
July 3, 2015
This might be my favorite in the original series. Each of the girl's went on a fantastic journey and learned so much about themselves. Pants = Love
May 21, 2023
Koniec przygody z rereadem Stowarzyszenia po 14 latach. Nie ma wtopy, seria nie straciła w moich oczach, nie zestarzała się jakoś mocno, ale zdecydowanie czułam, że ciężko mi wykrzesać zrozumienie dla niektórych zachowań dziewczyn. Wątek Leny i Kostosa, który jako nastolatka uwielbiałam, teraz powalił mnie swoim przesadnym patosem. Trochę nie rozumiem, co się stało z Carmen w tym ostatnim tomie. Bridget jak to Bridget - robi coś głupiego, ale wszystko jest OK. I chyba najbardziej przemówił do mnie wątek Tibby. W tym tomie i we wszystkich poprzednich.
May 7, 2019
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MY THOUGHTS
I think out of all of the books in this series this one was my favorite (but not by much) because I did feel like they were growing up and there was a lot more going on in this book. I did get immersed in this book and read it fairly quickly. The small snippets of each girl made me want to continuously flip the pages of the book, but like the other books, I still did not feel like there was enough.
This book takes place the summer after the girls have completed their first year of college. They've been away from each other for an entire year, never really able to all meet up at the same time. I was excited to read this one because through the other books I have watched them grow and mature and I wanted to see how they handled college life. It's also closer to my age, even though my experience the summer after my first year of college was a lot different (I think I pulled weeds from my Grandma's garden and listened to Pretty Little Liars on audio, so, yeah, a lot different).
Anyway, let's go through the girls, shall we?
Lena is taking painting courses during the summer at her campus. The thing with Lena is that I like her, at times. I like her as a person because I am an artist myself (even though I don't draw people) and I like seeing how much she loves art. In the last book, she was one of my favorites, but in the last book, she was focused on her art, not Kostos. Kostos Kostos Kostos. Gosh, I know other readers love him, but I really can't stand him. Lena is a fantastic character when she is not obsessing over Kostos. In this book, she obsesses over him yet again, even though she develops a relationship with another artist.
While at school Carmen has a hard time finding friends and becomes invisible, then Julia invites her to help with the theatre set which later gives her an opportunity at a theatre event. I feel like Carmen has gone through a lot of change since the start of the series. It's odd that most of that change is not seen in this book, but it is interesting to see how Carmen interacts away from her family. I've struggled with her character in the past because she was a bit of a brat in previous books, but she is certainly not a brat in this book. Her story had some quieter moments and unlike the others, no romantic moments (which is definitely not a bad thing since I was not really a fan of most of the romantic moments in this book), but I did like that this summer gave her strength to be someone without her friends or her family always by her side and recognize who will be there for her.
Bridget travels to Turkey for an archeological dig. With Bridget, I feel like her story continued to show her bravery and spontaneity Seeing her passion of just discovering objects in the dirt (or the dirt itself) was really amazing to see. It really fit her character. What I did not like about Bridget's story was her interactions with her professor. There is attraction there, but he is ten years older, has a wife and children, and Bridget is still dating Eric. It was very uncomfortable and I never like cheating in books, even if it turned into a lesson.
Tibby stays on campus and I guess takes classes (even though you never see her in class or do any work?). The main focus of her story is that she is with Brian, but after they get too close and Tibby has a scare, she distances herself from him. Again. Just like the last book. I didn't really care about Brian one way or another when starting this book because I honestly didn't know enough about him, but the way Tibby keeps distancing herself from being in a relationship with him doesn't really give me hope for their relationship. I did have problems with Brian in this book.
IN CONCLUSION
Overall, while reading this book I very much wanted to keep reading and know what happened to the characters. I do think they have matured since the first book and this book does feature some more adult subjects. After reading, I did think back and realize that I had more issues with parts of the story than I thought and, just like the last books, not too much actually happens to each girl, but I like how these books have shown their friendship grow and change over time and I did find the way the book ended somewhat satisfactory.
There is another book, Sisterhood Everlasting , which takes place ten years later, but...I think I'll skip it. After reading some reviews, it seems like some of the characters act uncharacteristically, they regress in maturity, and end up with some of the people I mentioned above that I found problematic. I think I'll just come up with my own future for the four girls.
MY THOUGHTS
I think out of all of the books in this series this one was my favorite (but not by much) because I did feel like they were growing up and there was a lot more going on in this book. I did get immersed in this book and read it fairly quickly. The small snippets of each girl made me want to continuously flip the pages of the book, but like the other books, I still did not feel like there was enough.
This book takes place the summer after the girls have completed their first year of college. They've been away from each other for an entire year, never really able to all meet up at the same time. I was excited to read this one because through the other books I have watched them grow and mature and I wanted to see how they handled college life. It's also closer to my age, even though my experience the summer after my first year of college was a lot different (I think I pulled weeds from my Grandma's garden and listened to Pretty Little Liars on audio, so, yeah, a lot different).
Anyway, let's go through the girls, shall we?
Lena is taking painting courses during the summer at her campus. The thing with Lena is that I like her, at times. I like her as a person because I am an artist myself (even though I don't draw people) and I like seeing how much she loves art. In the last book, she was one of my favorites, but in the last book, she was focused on her art, not Kostos. Kostos Kostos Kostos. Gosh, I know other readers love him, but I really can't stand him. Lena is a fantastic character when she is not obsessing over Kostos. In this book, she obsesses over him yet again, even though she develops a relationship with another artist.
While at school Carmen has a hard time finding friends and becomes invisible, then Julia invites her to help with the theatre set which later gives her an opportunity at a theatre event. I feel like Carmen has gone through a lot of change since the start of the series. It's odd that most of that change is not seen in this book, but it is interesting to see how Carmen interacts away from her family. I've struggled with her character in the past because she was a bit of a brat in previous books, but she is certainly not a brat in this book. Her story had some quieter moments and unlike the others, no romantic moments (which is definitely not a bad thing since I was not really a fan of most of the romantic moments in this book), but I did like that this summer gave her strength to be someone without her friends or her family always by her side and recognize who will be there for her.
Bridget travels to Turkey for an archeological dig. With Bridget, I feel like her story continued to show her bravery and spontaneity Seeing her passion of just discovering objects in the dirt (or the dirt itself) was really amazing to see. It really fit her character. What I did not like about Bridget's story was her interactions with her professor. There is attraction there, but he is ten years older, has a wife and children, and Bridget is still dating Eric. It was very uncomfortable and I never like cheating in books, even if it turned into a lesson.
Tibby stays on campus and I guess takes classes (even though you never see her in class or do any work?). The main focus of her story is that she is with Brian, but after they get too close and Tibby has a scare, she distances herself from him. Again. Just like the last book. I didn't really care about Brian one way or another when starting this book because I honestly didn't know enough about him, but the way Tibby keeps distancing herself from being in a relationship with him doesn't really give me hope for their relationship. I did have problems with Brian in this book.
IN CONCLUSION
Overall, while reading this book I very much wanted to keep reading and know what happened to the characters. I do think they have matured since the first book and this book does feature some more adult subjects. After reading, I did think back and realize that I had more issues with parts of the story than I thought and, just like the last books, not too much actually happens to each girl, but I like how these books have shown their friendship grow and change over time and I did find the way the book ended somewhat satisfactory.
There is another book, Sisterhood Everlasting , which takes place ten years later, but...I think I'll skip it. After reading some reviews, it seems like some of the characters act uncharacteristically, they regress in maturity, and end up with some of the people I mentioned above that I found problematic. I think I'll just come up with my own future for the four girls.
August 6, 2008
I read this one to finish out the series. Knowing who the books are primarily written for, I would strongly recommend that mothers read the book first and then determine if they want their daughters to read it.
The conflicts (for lack of a better word) that the protagonists face in this book are rather mature for a young audience. I would exercise much caution.
I think it could be the catalyst for some important conversations on morality and other coming of age topics, and if used in this context it might be useful for both mother and daughter to read. However, I personally believe premarital and extramarital sex are wrong and I don't like the cavalier attitude towards these in the book.
I'm frankly sick of the media telling girls that it's a right of passage to lose one's virginity and it doesn't matter who the guy is. That will be a discussion I mostly definitely have with my children without ever having them read this book.
The conflicts (for lack of a better word) that the protagonists face in this book are rather mature for a young audience. I would exercise much caution.
I think it could be the catalyst for some important conversations on morality and other coming of age topics, and if used in this context it might be useful for both mother and daughter to read. However, I personally believe premarital and extramarital sex are wrong and I don't like the cavalier attitude towards these in the book.
I'm frankly sick of the media telling girls that it's a right of passage to lose one's virginity and it doesn't matter who the guy is. That will be a discussion I mostly definitely have with my children without ever having them read this book.
July 5, 2018
This is the fourth book of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Originally, this was the end to Carmen, Tibby, B, and Lena's story, but there is now a fifth book out in the world. I will be checking it out soon but I'm not sure how to feel about it. These girls' stories wrapped up well for me. Of course I still have questions about each of them, how they are doing, where their lives went and are going--but isn't that how we feel about all stories we only sneak peeks at? Isn't that how we feel about people who have come and gone from our lives? It is only natural to wonder like this, so it seemed natural for their story to end for us but continue mysteriously in the ethereal of future existence. Because of that, I am wary of this fifth book. I am worried of disappointment. I have envisioned where these girls' lives have taken them and I don't want those imaginings ruined.
We shall see. Hoping to start it this weekend. Will keep you all updated.
Happy reading, y'all!
We shall see. Hoping to start it this weekend. Will keep you all updated.
Happy reading, y'all!
December 18, 2018
“Where there is nothing, there is the possibility for everything. When you live nowhere, you live everywhere.”
I keep coming back to the Sisterhood, I just can't get enough of these girls, well, young women at this point. I love how the books grow up with the girls, or girls grow up with the books - whichever way you want to put it, really.
I know I've said this in the review of previous Sisterhood book, but I do not like young adult contemporary books about coming of age. And yet, I love this series, and will probably reread these books in the future.
In every book I always pick my most favorite girl (I can't even say character, they are all just girls to me. My girls, because that's how you feel after you've spent a couple of books with them) and a least favorite girl. Throughout the books I always identify best with Lena, but Bee is always close second. In this book Bee's story was the best one for me personally, I even teared up a few times (I tear up or straight up cry in each of these books, so that's not a surprise). What was a surprise is that Carmen was my second favorite this time, and usually she and Tibby rival each other for who I can hate the most. Not hate really, but just be annoyed by. Forever in Blue is no exception,and probably for four books in a row now, Tibby is my least favorite (or second to least favorite). Tibby is always, always at the bottom for me.
“Why not celebrate what you had had rather than spend your time mourning its passing? There
could be joy in things that ended.”
What I love the most about these books is not even how girls are all beautifully imperfect, but how relatable they are in their imperfectness. Sure, the situations they find themselves in are often a bit too ridiculous to feel like real life, but the emotions they feel are so true.
In other ya contemporary books I often find myself being annoyed at characters making stupid, stupid, stupid decisions. In Sisterhood books I see myself in their decisions. They are still stupid, but they are also true and they are things that I've done and lived through before. I believe that this is the reason these books are so relatable and so moving. The emotions are so true that we can't help but identify at least with one of the girls at any given time in the book. Lena, Bee, Tibby and Carmen are me, and I am them.
I believe that this is considered a conclusion of the books, although there are two more after this one. Technically. There is a book with different characters (Three Willows 4.5, which I own and will read, but I don't know how I feel about that) and Sisterhood Everlasting (which I am really scared to read as they all will be grown ups.
“She had that frustrating dreamlike confusion of racking her brain for the answer then forgetting what the question was. There was a question, wasn't there?”
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I keep coming back to the Sisterhood, I just can't get enough of these girls, well, young women at this point. I love how the books grow up with the girls, or girls grow up with the books - whichever way you want to put it, really.
I know I've said this in the review of previous Sisterhood book, but I do not like young adult contemporary books about coming of age. And yet, I love this series, and will probably reread these books in the future.
In every book I always pick my most favorite girl (I can't even say character, they are all just girls to me. My girls, because that's how you feel after you've spent a couple of books with them) and a least favorite girl. Throughout the books I always identify best with Lena, but Bee is always close second. In this book Bee's story was the best one for me personally, I even teared up a few times (I tear up or straight up cry in each of these books, so that's not a surprise). What was a surprise is that Carmen was my second favorite this time, and usually she and Tibby rival each other for who I can hate the most. Not hate really, but just be annoyed by. Forever in Blue is no exception,and probably for four books in a row now, Tibby is my least favorite (or second to least favorite). Tibby is always, always at the bottom for me.
“Why not celebrate what you had had rather than spend your time mourning its passing? There
could be joy in things that ended.”
What I love the most about these books is not even how girls are all beautifully imperfect, but how relatable they are in their imperfectness. Sure, the situations they find themselves in are often a bit too ridiculous to feel like real life, but the emotions they feel are so true.
In other ya contemporary books I often find myself being annoyed at characters making stupid, stupid, stupid decisions. In Sisterhood books I see myself in their decisions. They are still stupid, but they are also true and they are things that I've done and lived through before. I believe that this is the reason these books are so relatable and so moving. The emotions are so true that we can't help but identify at least with one of the girls at any given time in the book. Lena, Bee, Tibby and Carmen are me, and I am them.
I believe that this is considered a conclusion of the books, although there are two more after this one. Technically. There is a book with different characters (Three Willows 4.5, which I own and will read, but I don't know how I feel about that) and Sisterhood Everlasting (which I am really scared to read as they all will be grown ups.
“She had that frustrating dreamlike confusion of racking her brain for the answer then forgetting what the question was. There was a question, wasn't there?”
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August 28, 2008
How I Came To Read This Book: I read the first three?
The Plot: The Sisterhood is back one last time as the girls regroup following their freshman year at college. Although they've all moved forward with their own lives, the girls still share their magic pants (year-round in fact, since they no longer attend the same school). Carmen has retreated into her shell under the shadow of her new friend Julia - the two girls decide to go to a theatre production for the summer as interns where Julia reveals her true colours. Bee is on an archaeological dig in Turkey and missing her boyfriend...not that there aren't distractions in the form of hot male professors to keep her busy. Tibby is in NYC and pondering the repercussions of her relationship with Brian while worrying about her summer film program. Lena is taking an art class where she is (Surprisingly) enamored with the subject of their classes - but more surprises emerge through Kostos of course.
The Good & The Bad: Looking back at my review, I feel that I would still agree with it. There was a big gap in my memory between book #3 & book #4, which made it tougher to read - but I still liked it. The girls are farther apart than they'd ever been in past books, a good call on Brashares part to both tone down their overemphasized sisterhood friendship, but also to represent the natural drift college creates. That being said, it also defeated the purpose of the books - instead of being about friendship and self-discovery/growth, the book was more focused on relationships, love, and sex. Even the movie was guilty of this! Still, I think Brashares did a good job of wrapping up the series (perhaps a tad too neatly) and I'm glad she wrote the fourth. I'll miss the girls, but we'll always have the movies I guess.
The Bottom Line: A fitting conclusion to the pants.
Anything Memorable?: I had a helluva time getting into see the second movie (which is largely based on the fourth book) including winning passes to the premiere only to have it sold out, then barely being able to get into a showing nearly a week alter.
50-Book Challenge?: Book #8 in 2008
The Plot: The Sisterhood is back one last time as the girls regroup following their freshman year at college. Although they've all moved forward with their own lives, the girls still share their magic pants (year-round in fact, since they no longer attend the same school). Carmen has retreated into her shell under the shadow of her new friend Julia - the two girls decide to go to a theatre production for the summer as interns where Julia reveals her true colours. Bee is on an archaeological dig in Turkey and missing her boyfriend...not that there aren't distractions in the form of hot male professors to keep her busy. Tibby is in NYC and pondering the repercussions of her relationship with Brian while worrying about her summer film program. Lena is taking an art class where she is (Surprisingly) enamored with the subject of their classes - but more surprises emerge through Kostos of course.
The Good & The Bad: Looking back at my review, I feel that I would still agree with it. There was a big gap in my memory between book #3 & book #4, which made it tougher to read - but I still liked it. The girls are farther apart than they'd ever been in past books, a good call on Brashares part to both tone down their overemphasized sisterhood friendship, but also to represent the natural drift college creates. That being said, it also defeated the purpose of the books - instead of being about friendship and self-discovery/growth, the book was more focused on relationships, love, and sex. Even the movie was guilty of this! Still, I think Brashares did a good job of wrapping up the series (perhaps a tad too neatly) and I'm glad she wrote the fourth. I'll miss the girls, but we'll always have the movies I guess.
The Bottom Line: A fitting conclusion to the pants.
Anything Memorable?: I had a helluva time getting into see the second movie (which is largely based on the fourth book) including winning passes to the premiere only to have it sold out, then barely being able to get into a showing nearly a week alter.
50-Book Challenge?: Book #8 in 2008
January 13, 2024
I’m finished with the Sisterhood series. Reading these books has been like rereading my high school journals -- pathetic and sometimes painful.
They tell the stories of somewhat typical teenage girls making somewhat typical teenage girl mistakes (albeit in atypical places) and therein lies the problem — we usually do not read books to find characters just like us. We’ve already lived through the mundane high school years where everything is drama, drama, drama until it’s over and and a week later we’re onto the next tragedy. We (or at least I) don’t want to experience it a second time.
As for the specifics — if you’ve seen the second movie, you’ll know the basic plot points of the book. I found the second movie fairly forgettable, so maybe it’s no surprise that I was bored reading this. The plot meandered along, telling the girls’ sob stories until the last 100 pages or so, when they grew brains and started dealing with their lives. You’d think that by the fourth book in a series, I’d be somewhat invested in these characters but for most of the book I didn’t really care what happened to them or if the ending would be satisfying.
That being said, the last third of the book was pretty good. I think I’m glad I slogged through it all, but with a pile of books sitting on my floor waiting to be read I can’t help but wonder if I should have spent my time on something else.
I do feel the need to note that one of my friends loves these books and has been waiting to read this one because she’s so sad it’s the last in the series. It just goes to show that not every book is for every reader. One of the greatest challenges I face as a teacher is looking at a book objectively — being able to recognize value in a book I didn’t enjoy — because it may end up being just the book that one of my reluctant readers will love.
They tell the stories of somewhat typical teenage girls making somewhat typical teenage girl mistakes (albeit in atypical places) and therein lies the problem — we usually do not read books to find characters just like us. We’ve already lived through the mundane high school years where everything is drama, drama, drama until it’s over and and a week later we’re onto the next tragedy. We (or at least I) don’t want to experience it a second time.
As for the specifics — if you’ve seen the second movie, you’ll know the basic plot points of the book. I found the second movie fairly forgettable, so maybe it’s no surprise that I was bored reading this. The plot meandered along, telling the girls’ sob stories until the last 100 pages or so, when they grew brains and started dealing with their lives. You’d think that by the fourth book in a series, I’d be somewhat invested in these characters but for most of the book I didn’t really care what happened to them or if the ending would be satisfying.
That being said, the last third of the book was pretty good. I think I’m glad I slogged through it all, but with a pile of books sitting on my floor waiting to be read I can’t help but wonder if I should have spent my time on something else.
I do feel the need to note that one of my friends loves these books and has been waiting to read this one because she’s so sad it’s the last in the series. It just goes to show that not every book is for every reader. One of the greatest challenges I face as a teacher is looking at a book objectively — being able to recognize value in a book I didn’t enjoy — because it may end up being just the book that one of my reluctant readers will love.
April 12, 2008
Ehh.
This is the fourth and last (though at the end of the book, the author hints that she may at some future point revisit these girls) of this series. And to be honest, a lot of the book fell flat for me. A lot of the plot lines are the same (especially with Bee, who's storyline was very similar to book 1 which was kind of annoying to me) and to be honest, some of the "angst" that the girls go through was overdone and rather tedious as well.
To me, the only storyline I rather enjoyed and related to was Carmen's. And really, only because of the "been there, done that, don't EVER want to go back there again" factor. Though, I really like Carmen (probably the best of the 4) and really relate to her the best. If I had to pick one of them that was most like me in HS, Carmen would be that (minus the Latino factor LOL).
This book was also WAY more "adult" than the previous three (maybe because they have finished their first year of college...I don't know). I f I was letting my young teen read these, I would try and be prepared for some pretty open and interesting discussions about the books and the activities that take place.
The end was a bummer for me as well. I was really let down in a way. And I don't know how to describe how or why I was let down. I just felt that it was really flat after the first three.
All in all, it was a good book, but not as good as the first three.
YA/T (15+)
Minor language
Minor sexual references
This is the fourth and last (though at the end of the book, the author hints that she may at some future point revisit these girls) of this series. And to be honest, a lot of the book fell flat for me. A lot of the plot lines are the same (especially with Bee, who's storyline was very similar to book 1 which was kind of annoying to me) and to be honest, some of the "angst" that the girls go through was overdone and rather tedious as well.
To me, the only storyline I rather enjoyed and related to was Carmen's. And really, only because of the "been there, done that, don't EVER want to go back there again" factor. Though, I really like Carmen (probably the best of the 4) and really relate to her the best. If I had to pick one of them that was most like me in HS, Carmen would be that (minus the Latino factor LOL).
This book was also WAY more "adult" than the previous three (maybe because they have finished their first year of college...I don't know). I f I was letting my young teen read these, I would try and be prepared for some pretty open and interesting discussions about the books and the activities that take place.
The end was a bummer for me as well. I was really let down in a way. And I don't know how to describe how or why I was let down. I just felt that it was really flat after the first three.
All in all, it was a good book, but not as good as the first three.
YA/T (15+)
Minor language
Minor sexual references
March 22, 2016
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! I always told myself "eh, I'll just put the book down after this chapter ends and wash the dishes," but it's SO GOOD it ends up being an hour before I move from the spot from where I was reading (standing up, of course). I didn't cry at the end, but everything came together and ended quite wonderfully.
This series I'll definitely read again-- I have the 1st movie and love it, but have yet to watch the second because I watched the first 20 min and realized it was a combo of the last 3 books... Will watch soon for sure.
This series I'll definitely read again-- I have the 1st movie and love it, but have yet to watch the second because I watched the first 20 min and realized it was a combo of the last 3 books... Will watch soon for sure.
November 6, 2020
The girls are growing up. Seeing things that need to be changed, improve, get through and just stand up for yourself and not be anyone's pushover. The need of the pants isn't what makes them who they are and they are finally seeing this. It has been a lot of emotions going on for these girls and all in different ways but they see that they need to start growing up and stop acting like teens. They are learning and they're starting to become adults now. Yay!
October 10, 2022
I wanted Leo x Lena for life. I'm sad now. (Sorry if i only post short reviews at the moment)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2011
This was my least favorite of the series. While you could probably read this one on its own, it would make sense to read the others beforehand. For those not familiar with the series, it revolves around four friends and a special pair of pants that fit all of them. With these pants they experience life and all it has to offer.
In this book the girls have been in college and are doing their different summer activities; but they run into snags as usual. Carmen has found a friend who likes her only when she's not succeeding, and she's starting to succeed at acting camp. Tibby fears she is pregnant and it causes her to draw further and further away from her boyfriend. Lena is still pining for Kostos, but finds a new interest in Leo. And finally, Bridget plays with a dangerous relationship while she's on a dig abroad.
The characters really plummeted in this book. Lena as I finally figured out, is just boring. I could never figure out why I wasn't attracted to her character in the previous books and it just kind of hit me with this one. Tibby takes a wide leap and does some very uncharacteristic things. Carmen is even further from herself and despite being able to get down and out sometimes, it just wasn't realistic for her character to do what she does. Bridget is actually the only one I liked. I think this was the best of her in the books.
The writing is the same as in the others and it is easy reading. However, the plot was sorely lacking and kind of boring in this book. Actually a lot was recycled among the girls for this book.
This book just wasn't as charming as the others and I'm kind of glad it is the end because I don't think I'd go on. I almost wish that there had only been one book as the others were ok, but the first was among the strongest.
Forever in Blue
Copyright 2007
384 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2011
In this book the girls have been in college and are doing their different summer activities; but they run into snags as usual. Carmen has found a friend who likes her only when she's not succeeding, and she's starting to succeed at acting camp. Tibby fears she is pregnant and it causes her to draw further and further away from her boyfriend. Lena is still pining for Kostos, but finds a new interest in Leo. And finally, Bridget plays with a dangerous relationship while she's on a dig abroad.
The characters really plummeted in this book. Lena as I finally figured out, is just boring. I could never figure out why I wasn't attracted to her character in the previous books and it just kind of hit me with this one. Tibby takes a wide leap and does some very uncharacteristic things. Carmen is even further from herself and despite being able to get down and out sometimes, it just wasn't realistic for her character to do what she does. Bridget is actually the only one I liked. I think this was the best of her in the books.
The writing is the same as in the others and it is easy reading. However, the plot was sorely lacking and kind of boring in this book. Actually a lot was recycled among the girls for this book.
This book just wasn't as charming as the others and I'm kind of glad it is the end because I don't think I'd go on. I almost wish that there had only been one book as the others were ok, but the first was among the strongest.
Forever in Blue
Copyright 2007
384 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2011
November 6, 2012
Reviewed by Taylor Rector for TeensReadToo.com
FOREVER IN BLUE is truly a bittersweet book! It has a truly amazing story but I'm sad that this is the final book in the SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS series. I never wanted this series to end! It is a remarkable ending to such a great series, though!
Lena: She is afraid that when she finally forgets about Kostos he will reappear. At her college she is taking a summer painting class and maybe she will meet someone new there.
Carmen: Shy Carmen, who thinks that she is invisible to the rest of the college students, finally makes a friend. She and her new friend have a summer that no one would suspect.
Bridget: She goes on an archaeological dig in Turkey and meets someone that she can't have. But what about Erik, who is still in love with her???
Tibby: Tibby and Brian have a few rough spots in their relationship. Will they be able to handle it? Or will it mean the end of their relationship?
As I'm sure you can tell there is never a dull moment while reading this book. There is always something going on with everyone. There is a major twist in the end of the book that I never saw coming. You will have to be the judge on whether it's a good twist or not, but I thought that it was well put and really tied in to the story.
Just as a warning, though, if you have not read the first three books in this amazing series (THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, THE SECOND SUMMER OF THE SISTERHOOD, GIRLS IN PANTS) do not read this book until you have read the others. I wouldn't want you to ruin a perfectly good, well-written book!
FOREVER IN BLUE is truly a bittersweet book! It has a truly amazing story but I'm sad that this is the final book in the SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS series. I never wanted this series to end! It is a remarkable ending to such a great series, though!
Lena: She is afraid that when she finally forgets about Kostos he will reappear. At her college she is taking a summer painting class and maybe she will meet someone new there.
Carmen: Shy Carmen, who thinks that she is invisible to the rest of the college students, finally makes a friend. She and her new friend have a summer that no one would suspect.
Bridget: She goes on an archaeological dig in Turkey and meets someone that she can't have. But what about Erik, who is still in love with her???
Tibby: Tibby and Brian have a few rough spots in their relationship. Will they be able to handle it? Or will it mean the end of their relationship?
As I'm sure you can tell there is never a dull moment while reading this book. There is always something going on with everyone. There is a major twist in the end of the book that I never saw coming. You will have to be the judge on whether it's a good twist or not, but I thought that it was well put and really tied in to the story.
Just as a warning, though, if you have not read the first three books in this amazing series (THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, THE SECOND SUMMER OF THE SISTERHOOD, GIRLS IN PANTS) do not read this book until you have read the others. I wouldn't want you to ruin a perfectly good, well-written book!
May 2, 2018
This installment was heartbreaking and poignant. I found myself tearing up at many parts, I am unsure if this is because I knew the young lives of the sisterhood were transitioning over to adulthood or if their problems were too relatable. I loved this one because it contains things that almost every young woman must go through and although the book doesn’t offer any shiny panacea to young women problems, it does offer contentedness with things and the way life goes. I think the fourth summer ended exactly the way it should have.
September 23, 2020
3.5 stars, although I am sure I loved it more when I read it years ago (and reread it more than once). I really liked the overarching realization that occurs regarding the Pants by the end of the book, I have to say. Also, Carmen’s story was my favorite in this one, though I also liked Bee’s a lot too.
June 7, 2022
I found it a little bit slow at first and found some moments really awkward but overall it was cute, like the other books. The friendship always gets me !! But I think I'll wait a bit before reading the last one because I just read 3 in a row and I'm starting to get a little bit bored reading it sometimes. So, because I don't want to be biased reading the last one, I'll wait before reading it.
(English edition : Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood)
(English edition : Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood)
July 26, 2021
Mon préféré de la série! Encore une fois, certains passages ont mal vieilli en 2021… j’ai aimé voir l’évolution des différents personnages!
June 20, 2023
why are we growing up??
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