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kaylirieger's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ordinarilybi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
team_edward's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
elocoel's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars.
The moment I read the synopsis of The Girls I've Been, I knew it would be my next read.
Being a fan of the genre, obsessed with the intricacy of the con, and seeing the LGBT tag, I was sold. After reading the beginning, I thought I might be adding a new book to my favorites shelf. The flow was great, the characters likable, the mystery intriguing.
However, then came the middle. And there went my focus. The constant flashbacks made it hard to follow either story, and the "con" turned more "badly written action sequences in a box-office cash grab."
There were too many questions left unanswered, too many scenes where Nora was just too good. Every character had very deep storylines that were skimmed through. Too many traumas fit in one room to only be peeked at.
I hear this will be made into a Netflix show, and honestly, I think it might work better as a show scenario than a book. Hopefully, the adaptation will turn out well; I would love to watch it.
Overall, The Girls I've Been is a good book. Just not what I thought it would be. But I totally enjoyed the friendships, the characterization (especially Iris- precious baby), and the mother-daughter relationship with all its good, bad, and dirty. It is definitely not a book I regret picking up and is a fun page-turner.
The moment I read the synopsis of The Girls I've Been, I knew it would be my next read.
Being a fan of the genre, obsessed with the intricacy of the con, and seeing the LGBT tag, I was sold. After reading the beginning, I thought I might be adding a new book to my favorites shelf. The flow was great, the characters likable, the mystery intriguing.
However, then came the middle. And there went my focus. The constant flashbacks made it hard to follow either story, and the "con" turned more "badly written action sequences in a box-office cash grab."
There were too many questions left unanswered, too many scenes where Nora was just too good. Every character had very deep storylines that were skimmed through. Too many traumas fit in one room to only be peeked at.
I hear this will be made into a Netflix show, and honestly, I think it might work better as a show scenario than a book. Hopefully, the adaptation will turn out well; I would love to watch it.
Overall, The Girls I've Been is a good book. Just not what I thought it would be. But I totally enjoyed the friendships, the characterization (especially Iris- precious baby), and the mother-daughter relationship with all its good, bad, and dirty. It is definitely not a book I regret picking up and is a fun page-turner.
domiii's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved it.
siljen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
samrp01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
runawaytrain's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
paydendyer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Such a good read! I was skeptical about if it'd lose my interest being that it's all set in 1 day. But it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, I finished it in 3 days.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
readingbymollie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Abortion, Child abuse, Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape