Scan barcode
svenseven's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Enjoyable tour of famous girl groups either inspiring a nation or fighting the patriarchy. These were just long enough for a quick read. The author inserting her own personality and humor added to the enjoyment. I especially loves the Japanese volleyball team and the all girl Afghan orchestra.
smol_charlie's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
cmbohn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.25
This was fun and interesting, but I would have enjoyed it more in print. The audiobook was a little over the top. I'm glad I read it though.
mthereader's review
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
2.5
I had much higher hopes for this book than what it turned out to be. Like many other reviewers, I was put off by the tone of her writing and how she tried so hard to be conversational and fun and interesting but the way the facts of these women’s lives were written was actually quite boring. I kept skimming the stories and walked away from this book several times over the weeks that it took me to finish it.
I also can’t understand why the author glosses right over the fact that several of these women’s friendships were obviously more than platonic friendships. Anytime she comes close to referencing what may be perceived as a lesbian relationship, she says something like “gal pals, amirite?” From Sam Maggs’ Wikipedia page: “Maggs is openly lesbian and dedicates herself to including queer representation in her writing. Prior to 2022, Maggs was openly bisexual.” I didn’t get any kind of strong queer representation or celebration from this book, it felt more like she was dancing around all the queer relationships and purposely not saying it outright.
I also can’t understand why the author glosses right over the fact that several of these women’s friendships were obviously more than platonic friendships. Anytime she comes close to referencing what may be perceived as a lesbian relationship, she says something like “gal pals, amirite?” From Sam Maggs’ Wikipedia page: “Maggs is openly lesbian and dedicates herself to including queer representation in her writing. Prior to 2022, Maggs was openly bisexual.” I didn’t get any kind of strong queer representation or celebration from this book, it felt more like she was dancing around all the queer relationships and purposely not saying it outright.
niche's review against another edition
2.0
Mixed
This was tricky. I loved the information, but hated the writing style. It had the informal tone of a personal blog that I found grating and would break my reading flow.
This was tricky. I loved the information, but hated the writing style. It had the informal tone of a personal blog that I found grating and would break my reading flow.
the_jamae_way's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
louisejulig's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
An unabashed celebration of girl power that pushes back on the narrative that women must always be in competition with each other. For a pairing of this book with Women and Other Monsters, go to https://louisejulig.substack.com/p/when-you-cant-un-see-the-patterns
sarahball47's review against another edition
3.0
This book was so empowering and exciting. It was really cool to learn about different friendships around the world and across time. I’ve been really loving the female friendship trend out there lately so this book was perfect. Definitely recommend!
Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy!
Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy!