Mar 19, 2024EmeML rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
City of Girls is to read, like the world it describes apparently was to inhabit- fun, aesthetically appealing, but a little strange when one looks deeply. The book is framed as a retelling of her youth spent participating in 1920s flapper…
The first 1/2 or 2/3 is incredible, so lush and immediate. I couldn't get enough. Then Vivian leaves NYC after "the incident" and things went downhill a bit. I felt that this last part was so rushed, and so pulled back, it lacked the…
Jan 24, 2023ashleykadima rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought the beginning of the book was a bit slow. I didn't start getting into it until halfway when things go down. Nonetheless, I loved it and connected so much with the main character.
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Mar 02, 2022ghm728 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Aimless writing with no real point. I just couldn't get into the story. To me, it read like a run-on sentence.
Dec 01, 2021ACL_ChrisS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
When I first started reading this book I thought it was the most frivolous thing I had read in a long time, but then I came to see its depths.
In the end, I really enjoyed this coming of age story of a woman and her friends living…
Nov 17, 2021katjespin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would read this for the language alone. So so so gorgeous. But the plot/story and characters are just as good as the writing. A lush experience, a fully realized 30's-era NYC, and a heroine that earns every bit of your adoration.
Sep 15, 2021freckleswis rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I think this book teaches us that life isn't black or white. It is an endearing story of someone who went against the social norms of her time. It also teaches us that not everyone we love stays in our lives forever and that's okay. I…
One of the best books I've ever read! I haven't flown through a book this quickly in a long time. The story was so fun and intriguing and glamorous! I never wanted to stop reading but I also never wanted it to end. City of Girls is a very…
Aug 05, 2021roaringgirl74 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Elizabeth Gilbert excels at capturing the unique voices of her characters, creating a captivating story. This was a compelling read, a story about a young woman's exploration of love and overcoming society's expectations.
Jul 14, 2021Opaljoy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Bravo! Loved every minute of it. I cried when I finished, yes because I would miss being lost in this novel and also because I was so proud of Liz. She is a remarkable storyteller and few are as gifted as she. Let yourself start and…
Mar 30, 2021cknightkc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
CITY OF GIRLS begins as a lighthearted, frothy tale full of youthful hedonism, but midway it becomes a serious, thoughtful drama about healing and forgiveness. The memorable central character, Vivian Morris, narrates the story as she looks…
Mar 19, 2021Vimilimitex rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of my students, a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman, encouraged me to read this book. She had to bring it up several times before I finally ordered it to read. I found the title so off-putting that I wasn't the least bit interested. What is…
Feb 09, 2021brangwinn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I fell in love with Vivian, the narrator of the story. Part of the reason is the narrator, Blair Brown. Brown’s wonderful expressive voice gave substance to this breezy, fun story of a young girl who moved to New York City just before…
Oct 14, 2020LoriLynn43016 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Vivian never changes. She's still the same naive teenager who allows the power of suggestion from others to influence how she lives her life. Edna was right to tell Vivian that her life will never amount to anything for betraying her. …
Oct 02, 2020brenreadss rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The city of girls is one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is definitely unexpected and kept me literally at the edge of my seat. I think the topics and time period this book covers are super important and told in a very unique…
Sep 25, 2020mjwiggins rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you need a strong plot, this isn't for you. I don't, and I adored it! What a fabulous main character - I could have read another few hundred pages about her fascinating life and perceptions of the world.
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City of Girls