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nixieknox's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it, even though the characters are mostly unlikable. I could see the worst parts of me in most of them.
bbreads24's review against another edition
3.0
I liked some of the stories but I wish there was more of a through line and I found myself slightly confused and having to re-read pieces because I was trying to find the connection with the previous stories.
beyalibooks's review against another edition
5.0
If I weren’t so indecisive, I’d say this was my favorite book. In any case, it’s in the top three. It’s extraordinary It’s like… sitting on a bench and having a conversation about what really matters, what life is really like. This is an amazing book. Literally everyone has to read it.
jxg255's review against another edition
3.0
Some of the short stories were better than others. All of them deal with difficult issues women (hoepfully not many) encounter in their lives or know someone that has. These short stories were a little more interesting since a few of them were linked to other characters in previous stories, which helped see a different woman effected by the issue.
melissakuzma's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't really like this, the characters were just too unlikable. I mean, you've gotta give me SOMEONE to root for! I think I liked her last book, Use Me, but it's been a while, so I may have felt the exact same way about that one!
vivparr's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-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
3.75
julibug86's review against another edition
4.0
Really loved this! Great book of empowering female based literature compiled in short vignettes, with all the characters related to each other in some way or another. Reminded me of A Visit from the Goon Squad or Olive Kitteridge in the structure, but the stories are uniquely their own. She had a great writing voice and I'd love to see a complete novel on one character from her.
amydiscenza's review against another edition
4.0
I loved these stories--perfectly flawed female characters.
theverbalthing's review against another edition
4.0
"...there is no such thing as just a girl." What a poignant ending to such a wonderfully interconnected collection of short stories. I loved this.
courtthebookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
A great read for those why enjoy short stories- well-written, and thought-provoking.