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sabrinames's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lindapatin's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It's rare that I like every short story in a collection, but these were great. Humorous, but each story said something about how women deal with challenges.
mrsfrozzie's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When I picked up this book, Ithought it was a collection of essays on 30 women. Non-fiction. It's not.
Cecelia Ahern has taken the literal meaning of everyday sayings and expressions and turned them into whimsical, fantastical stories about women. It's weird, it's funny, and it's at times sad.
Cecelia Ahern has taken the literal meaning of everyday sayings and expressions and turned them into whimsical, fantastical stories about women. It's weird, it's funny, and it's at times sad.
ericasaville's review
4.0
This should be required reading for women, especially mothers! Some of the stories hit me more than others, but the ones that moved me, moved me significantly. Will definitely listen to some of these again and again.
missyvonne10's review against another edition
4.0
Relatable, funny, sometimes sad and a little gross
philippakmoore's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable and imaginative collection of short stories, which read more like modern fairy tales as there is a big dollop of magic realism mixed in, about many of the predicaments faced by contemporary women. Some stories were spectacular, others felt a little repetitive in terms of theme and symbolism. But when Ahern hits the mark, she hits the mark. A mixed bag, but a bag that contains some gems.
somethingarosie's review
4.0
Cecelia Ahern is quickly becoming a favourite author of mine; I’m yet to find a book of hers that disappoints. ROAR is unique, amusing and thought-provoking.
It’s a short story collection so obviously some stories are going to resonate with you more and you’re going to connect with certain characters more than others. Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ROAR. A very interesting and entertaining read.
Some of my favourite stories from the collection:
1.The Woman Who Slowly Disappeared
2.The Woman Who Was Kept on the Shelf
8. The Woman Who Ordered The Seabass Special
11.The Woman Who Had a Ticking Clock
15.The Woman Who Walked in Her Husband’s Shoes
20.The Woman Who Had a Strong Suit
23.The Woman Who Guarded Gonads
It’s worth noting that none of the stories are connected, you can easily pick out a story at your leisure and forgo confusion.
4⭐️
It’s a short story collection so obviously some stories are going to resonate with you more and you’re going to connect with certain characters more than others. Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ROAR. A very interesting and entertaining read.
Some of my favourite stories from the collection:
1.The Woman Who Slowly Disappeared
2.The Woman Who Was Kept on the Shelf
8. The Woman Who Ordered The Seabass Special
11.The Woman Who Had a Ticking Clock
15.The Woman Who Walked in Her Husband’s Shoes
20.The Woman Who Had a Strong Suit
23.The Woman Who Guarded Gonads
It’s worth noting that none of the stories are connected, you can easily pick out a story at your leisure and forgo confusion.
4⭐️
jusuwa's review against another edition
1.0
I wish I could give this zero stars. This book is marketed as empowering and inspiring. I found the opposite. It was repetitive, cliched and patronising. It trivializes important issues that are worth discussing. Do not recommend.