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jennjennsan's review against another edition
5.0
Very sweet, reminded me of myself and my two sisters. I laughed, I cried, I love reading like they do. A cozy read this was!
missyjohnson's review against another edition
1.0
what a frustrating book. predictable, immature and shallow are only a few of the discriptions of not only the characters but the writing too. Who the heck was narrating the thing? Was it a fourth undiscovered sister floating overhead telling a story. Was it one of the original three telling about the things happening to the other two from what they heard? That was the absolute most distracting aspect of this book. I am so disappointed that I even fell for the advertising and bought this. ick!
beth_simmons's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
byp's review against another edition
4.0
I knew I was going to like this book by the second page. It's just really enjoyable writing.
eggjen's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this. The POV was interesting and well done. I found the characters easy to root for, their family dynamic was both fascinating and believable. You'll find yourself relating to all three of the sisters. I appreciated the moments that didn't happen just as much as the moments that did.
hlrusso's review against another edition
3.0
My rating system:
5: It was amazing
4: It was great
3: It was fine
2: It was not for me
1: It was really not for me/DNF
5: It was amazing
4: It was great
3: It was fine
2: It was not for me
1: It was really not for me/DNF
ultimatekate's review against another edition
4.0
A very engaging story about the lives of three sisters and how they intertwine. The author did a great job of creating complete, flawed, believable characters.
laurahappily's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. It was about three grown sisters, who all return home when their mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. The book is told in a very interesting and fun narration style. The girls are flawed and likable at the same time. They are each named after Shakespeare heroines, and they often quote lines from his plays when applicable. The three girls each find their own way by the end of the book, and it's fun to watch their journey.
maygebauer's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
3.0
I got this book in a book swap a few years ago and I finally got around to reading it as part of the #20backlistin2020 challenge. (reading 20 books you already owned in 2020)
The Weird Sisters are three sisters, Cordelia, Rosalind, and Bianca, named after Shakespeare characters by their professor father. This is a family that loves to read...they love books. That much is made clear. The three sisters all gather around their home as their mother battles cancer and each sister confronts issues of their own (being fired, being pregnant, fiance moving overseas...).
The book is narrated in the 1st person plural. Lots of "our mother", "our sister" etc. but usually it just seems to be in typical 3rd person. *shrug* Lots of the characters quoting Shakespeare at each other... The story was slow in parts, but I didn't really go in expecting an action packed book.
The book is not well rated by most of my goodreads friends who have read it, but I found it to be an okay read.
The Weird Sisters are three sisters, Cordelia, Rosalind, and Bianca, named after Shakespeare characters by their professor father. This is a family that loves to read...they love books. That much is made clear. The three sisters all gather around their home as their mother battles cancer and each sister confronts issues of their own (being fired, being pregnant, fiance moving overseas...).
The book is narrated in the 1st person plural. Lots of "our mother", "our sister" etc. but usually it just seems to be in typical 3rd person. *shrug* Lots of the characters quoting Shakespeare at each other... The story was slow in parts, but I didn't really go in expecting an action packed book.
The book is not well rated by most of my goodreads friends who have read it, but I found it to be an okay read.