Reviews

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

jlpeck's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

3.25

jennyluwho's review against another edition

4.0

Angela got more than she bargained for asking this old lady a question.

But it was a fun read. 3.5 stars.

sham2102's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-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

3.25

deluciate's review against another edition

5.0

City of Girls is funny and vibrant. (One side character's typically morose responses made me laugh out loud.) I was impressed with the level of detail in Gilbert's descriptions of people, places, fashion, and dialogue. I didn't know to expect quite so much sex in the book, but if you're not bothered by that, I would recommend it to anyone. I'm looking forward to discussing this one in book club.

ymkre's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted

5.0

frances_the_red's review against another edition

3.0

In 'City of Girls' passiert an sich nicht viel. Etwa 20 Prozent des Buches besteht aus Vorbereitungen für ein Theaterstück. Das wird allerdings von den starken Figuren wieder wett gemacht, die fast zu seltsam sind als das sie ausgedacht sein könnten. Besonders der zu Schluss kurz auftauchende Polizist Frank hatte eine spektakuläre Geschichte, die in mir lang nachklang. Eine Empfehlung für alle, die das Flair des 'alten' New York mögen.

laurareads5's review against another edition

5.0

This book is delicious! I loved every minute.

nerdie_kitten's review against another edition

4.0

Life is not always straight. And this book shows beautifully all the things that got wrong and people who would risk everything and anything to make it right. I am ecstatic with the number and depth of female friendships are portrayed in this book. Gilbert is a straight story teller who dares us into adventures of worldly discovery.

nleinwol's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

graciebea's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed the first 75% of the book much more than the last part. I was also not expecting the book to be so associated with the war. I did not enjoy Vivian and Anthony’s relationship all that much. However, it still gets 5 stars from me. I loved Vivian’s love for New York and the theater setting of the 1940’s. I especially loved Vivian’s self awareness and outlook on life.