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cathylpowell's review against another edition
5.0
A 1920s Sex and the City featuring Dorothy Parker and her three friends:
Jane Grant, first female reporter for The New York Times, who is determined to launch a new magazine.
Winifred Lenihan, Broadway actress; beautiful, talented, and a casting-couch target.
Peggy Leech, magazine assistant by day, brilliant novelist by night.
It is hard to know where to start. In a way I wanted to read it quickly because I was enjoying the story so much. But instead I didn’t. I savoured the book and learning about the various women and the adventures that they had.
All four of them go through difficult times, but Paul brings the period and these most interesting women to life. I loved it.
If you are interested in this period, I would urge you to read it.
Jane Grant, first female reporter for The New York Times, who is determined to launch a new magazine.
Winifred Lenihan, Broadway actress; beautiful, talented, and a casting-couch target.
Peggy Leech, magazine assistant by day, brilliant novelist by night.
It is hard to know where to start. In a way I wanted to read it quickly because I was enjoying the story so much. But instead I didn’t. I savoured the book and learning about the various women and the adventures that they had.
All four of them go through difficult times, but Paul brings the period and these most interesting women to life. I loved it.
If you are interested in this period, I would urge you to read it.
akwillson's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ashc123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
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
3.75
tifflesy's review
3.0
It wasn't a terrible read but it became chapters of the same old, same old. Only 2 of the 4 seemed to have learned their lessons by the end of the book.
3.75 stars.
3.75 stars.
skaarke's review
3.0
1920’s Manhattan; 4 strong women. This is a fictionalized account of real women, one of whom is instrumental in the development of The New Yorker. The Manhattan Girls is told in alternative POV and their stories all come together. I enjoyed reading about 1920’s New York and was surprised at the strength and determination these women had and their desire to not be dependent on men. They really were creating their own path! There are some tough subjects broached: alcoholism, abortion, infidelity but it makes for interesting reading!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
rmurphy22002's review
4.0
What can I say these stories of women starting to work and make names for themselves are very interesting
morgansims's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Self harm, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death
kimham_bookstagram's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this one about Dorothy Parker and her friends during NYC’s Algonquin Round Table days of the 1920s. This is a well-written, interesting novel about the struggles vulnerable women faced in a male dominated world – careers, home life, sexism, romance, and more. I enjoyed every single page and highly recommend. Can’t wait to read more by Gill Paul.
tjoslyn's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0