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A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia

9 reviews

karly_ackley's review

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funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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emily_holden's review

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funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book is so gen z but in all the best ways possible. From a first gen immigrant perspective, it’s a story of trying to break through into career and do the right thing, while everyone remains self interested. A very good lesson on how to be careful of who to trust, while also giving an insight to what could be expected of city life! You always need to have your own back. I also <3 noora

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ellivallow's review

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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ukponge's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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sleeson's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

I don’t dislike this audiobook. I found the narrator enjoyable. The story could’ve been great. However, the author is so unnecessarily focused on the character’s pronouns. Randomly bringing it up throughout the novel, it causes you to forget the main storyline. You are reading about a typical entitled, overly woke, generation that works at a fashion magazine, complaining about rights. They (as in more than 2 people) say they don’t want to be “labeled” but in the book when they decide to use a label (because then it’s okay) it’s “symbolic”. Sigh - maybe I’m getting too old. Moderate swearing and sexual content.

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wellreadmegs's review

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emotional 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? No

3.75

This was the Devil Wears Prada meets The Bold Type but through a Gen Z lens. Who doesn't love a story of a magazine publisher, especially in the digital age? Noora had a great perspective throughout the book especially as an Iranian-American in the fashion industry.

At some point throughout the book, you realize everyone is morally gray. The reader must decide who is right and wrong & what is deemed morally acceptable. As someone who works in digital, this was such a relatable book and tackles a lot of the issues the industry faces today. From tokenism vs. representation, political coverage, and cancel culture. Digital journalists are dealing with a lot. It also begs the question, how much will your company actually back you up when your name is attached to something? A lot of these questions are still being figured out.

Overall I really enjoyed the layers in the book. I think it was a realistic coming-of-age story because it was messy and you truly never have it figured out - especially when you are navigating the real world for the first time. Very enjoyable read.

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wackly93's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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mallory10100's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

man i LOVED this!! i really enjoyed reading a book about a main character who is an assistant editor because i’m starting as an assistant editor at my university’s newspaper in september 🥰 i loved Noora and really loved all the side characters ✨also i’m a HUGE fan of the bold type and kept making connections haha

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hollowspine's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

4.0

The comparison to the Devil Wears Prada, but for the literary set, is pretty accurate. As a reader I was 100% behind Noora as she gets her foot in the door at Vinyl magazine and tries to fulfil her dream to be a writer and voice for future generations to turn to as they navigate the world. I was on edge as I read her dream felt like nothing but as she dealt with her over-demanding and demeaning boss, rumor spreading co-workers and self-interested love-interest. Other characters in the book also demand reader attention, especially the caring Saffron who offers Noora support and friendship early in the book. This novel will definitely appeal to young readers as they face hurdles as they go for their dreams and hope that they'll have the courage, support and love for the world that Noora exemplifies.

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