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indigoblue777's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
I found this book at a Little Free Library in a park near my college and took it home intending to read it when I had the time. It's been at least three years since then. I originally picked it because the first story takes place on Long Beach Island in New Jersey, a place that is very special to me.
The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing is a collection of short stories following Jane Rosenal through different periods of her life. They each focus on different relationships. The writing is superb and genuinely very witty. I laughed out loud a few times while reading the dialogue. Additionally, all of the characters feel realistic and flawed. This is truly a book that makes the reader think.
I found this book at a Little Free Library in a park near my college and took it home intending to read it when I had the time. It's been at least three years since then. I originally picked it because the first story takes place on Long Beach Island in New Jersey, a place that is very special to me.
The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing is a collection of short stories following Jane Rosenal through different periods of her life. They each focus on different relationships. The writing is superb and genuinely very witty. I laughed out loud a few times while reading the dialogue. Additionally, all of the characters feel realistic and flawed. This is truly a book that makes the reader think.
l_walkes's review
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
tobesreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
casspro's review
4.0
Banks' writing is very straightforward; she puts on the page exactly what you've been thinking all along but were afraid you'd be thought as weird for admitting it. While most of the chapters revolve around relationships, I wouldn't quite categorize her novel as "chick lit". It felt very familiar, like talking with your best friend about all the crazy shit that goes on inside of your head. A companionable read, something that I could take into a coffee shop and not feel like I was putting on airs with my book choice, or feel out of place because my choice wasn't up to the Starbucks standard. You fall into an ease with this novel and that's something I find very refreshing.
a_fantastic_fox's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anovelobsession's review
1.0
Maybe I missed the deeper meaning behind this book, but I didn't really enjoy it. In fact, I can't believe I finished it....really terrible book.
roseleaf24's review
3.0
Discussing this one on Monday; I might come back and review it after that. ;-)
catalinaxc's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ljo_15's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0