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shanmariereads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
katy_ryn's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ✨ a fun read - the pacing was a little long in spots and I’m not a huge fan of the writing, but I enjoyed the story and the characters were fun and lovable
jamiecakes0522's review against another edition
4.0
City of Girls has the glitz, glamour, and debauchery of the 1940's all wrapped up in the story of a girl named Vivian's coming of age.
The characters and the setting in City are Girls are memorable. They were funny and endearing and sentimental and by the end they felt like friends. I found myself mourning over people who Vivian loses along the way in her life as though they were my friends as well.
Aunt Peg, the theater, and it's members were my favorite part of the book. I was wishing for more.
Some of the story is pretty melancholy. Most historical fiction is a bit somber. And, I think that is why I tend to shy away from it. I'm sure that this wouldn't be a problem for anyone who consistently reads this genre.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I would definitely read more from this author.
The characters and the setting in City are Girls are memorable. They were funny and endearing and sentimental and by the end they felt like friends. I found myself mourning over people who Vivian loses along the way in her life as though they were my friends as well.
Aunt Peg, the theater, and it's members were my favorite part of the book. I was wishing for more.
Some of the story is pretty melancholy. Most historical fiction is a bit somber. And, I think that is why I tend to shy away from it. I'm sure that this wouldn't be a problem for anyone who consistently reads this genre.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I would definitely read more from this author.
big_rach_energy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
lisdahl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
tamracielle's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read Eat, Pray, Love. The only other Elizabeth Gilbert book I've read is The Signature of All Things, which was excellent. City of Girls is not as good as that one, but it was better than I was expecting.
rachael27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.25
bethalice5's review against another edition
3.0
Found it very boring and nothing happening to get into but lifted up 2/3rds in