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Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld

brittn's review against another edition

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

4.0

ckthelibrarian's review against another edition

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1.0

This (audio)book dragged on about 15 hrs too long. A bit of racist themes (supposed to be from character but the amount in this book stuck out too shockingly) and dull unlikeable characters. Before I even got to the middle of the book I was begging for the earthquake to happen and end it all. I wish I was a person that can easily DNF books. I would’ve so quickly with this one.

megan9j's review against another edition

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3.0

This book is kind of a tease. Lots of build-up. Not a ton of payoff. But, I kept thinking about it after I was done and now I want someone else to read it so we can discuss.

khornstein1's review against another edition

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3.0

I really like Curtis Sittenfeld. I thought Prep was semi-brilliant. And I also liked American Wife. Sittenfeld got into both the heads of a girl from a "different" background going to a classic New England prep school, and Barbara Bush. This one was a bit "meh." I didn't really buy the ESP thing or even think it was that interesting as a plot device. I didn't really like either of the sisters, though I did feel sympathy for them. This is the first book I've read that took place in St. Louis. Yawn. But the truth is that it could have taken place anywhere and she didn't make St. Louis interesting. So now I don't want to read "Man of My Dreams." Sorry Curtis! I will read your next one. I am going to posit that in Prep you were perhaps getting into your own head (interesting) and American Wife, a head we will never be allowed into. So maybe go back to one of those two. Also the ending was disappointing and made me like the narrator even less.

chrissypink80's review against another edition

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3.0

It was good but...I don't know. I kept expecting more.

ohmurph's review against another edition

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

3.5

barkersumpter's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this - great pace, interesting topic, and a compelling end to the novel.

terridube's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

austengirl's review against another edition

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

3.25

timna_wyckoff's review against another edition

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3.0

Hmm. Great read along the way, but in the end, I'm really wondering what was the point? The "main story" was fun and included interesting observations on family dynamics, but I can't figure out why the heavy stuff was added at the end, without enough heft. Read for book club, so I'm looking forward to the discussion!