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City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

stephthehairlady's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

alucyliu's review against another edition

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4.0

A love story to New York, but also to strong independent females, friendship and bucking conventions. The book is structured as a letter and storytelling to Angela, whose connection to the narrator only becomes apparent toward the end of the novel. I particularly enjoyed the vibrant descriptions of the theatre scene in the 1940s.

pjm221's review

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

kpm's review against another edition

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adventurous informative fast-paced

4.0

orygunn's review against another edition

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3.0

I really liked the first 65% then it felt strained and like another story.

mockingjay's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jmburnzie's review against another edition

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None of the characters were likeable enough for me to care about a story that was only mildly interesting. Couldn’t keep my focus at all. 

jsheldonsherman's review against another edition

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4.0

Really liked this one. A bit slower but very well written

charlottehornsby's review against another edition

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3.0

a long read with nothing really happening

agneskkj's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25