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ambermeade917's review against another edition
5.0
I've read most of Jennifer Weiners books and think this may be my favorite. Only critique is that some times the year and the ages of the girls didn't seem to add up correctly...
deliamiller's review against another edition
4.0
The story of an imperfect family over the decades. One of those books that you are glad that you read even if you have enjoyed other books more.
jedakel's review against another edition
4.0
Something about this book reminded me of Judy Blume‘s adult books. Many, many times I had to remind myself it wasn’t.
tehmegan's review against another edition
4.0
A solid entertaining read, but more of a 3.5 than a 4, but I'm in a generous mood so I'm rounding up. The story of sisters and the things that bring them together and push them apart. The story line kept me entertained enough that I didn't question the reality of the situations or technical details (others have mentioned that some things during the timeline are off). I do feel like this book handled a LOT of different heavy situations and maybe scaling it back wouldn't have hurt.
One might just call this a "solid beach read".
One might just call this a "solid beach read".
ebats's review against another edition
4.0
4+. engrossing, nicely paced, fully developed characters. maybe 30 pages too long, and i didn’t like that one story ended so...capitalist...but i cared for these women. definitely the best weiner i’ve read.
nancyflanagan's review against another edition
4.0
If you read the narrative descriptors beneath the star ratings on GoodReads, four stars is 'really liked it' and three stars is 'liked it.' When it comes to Jennifer Weiners books, I like them, even though I don't find them compelling or transformative. And I'm often torn between three and four stars, leading me to believe that I'm an easy grader.
But here's my bottom line. I started the book (465 pages) two days ago. I read and read and read, barely putting it down. I wanted to know what happpened to the Kaufman sisters (Jo and Bethie--surely that's not a coincidence). I followed them through six decades of ups and downs, drugs, sexual awakenings, marriages, children, betrayals, crises. I wanted to know what happened.
Sure, there were times when I cringed a bit. This is chick lit, 100%, and nobody comes into a room without a description of what they're wearing. There are cardboard characters. There are 'Jennifer did her research' references to bars (much of the book is set in Detroit), schools, TV shows and what everyone was drinking and eating that decade. And the end of the book is manipulative, all right.
But still. I didn't put it down. I was stuck like glue to the story. So I gave it four stars, because three feels stingy and mean-spirited.
But here's my bottom line. I started the book (465 pages) two days ago. I read and read and read, barely putting it down. I wanted to know what happpened to the Kaufman sisters (Jo and Bethie--surely that's not a coincidence). I followed them through six decades of ups and downs, drugs, sexual awakenings, marriages, children, betrayals, crises. I wanted to know what happened.
Sure, there were times when I cringed a bit. This is chick lit, 100%, and nobody comes into a room without a description of what they're wearing. There are cardboard characters. There are 'Jennifer did her research' references to bars (much of the book is set in Detroit), schools, TV shows and what everyone was drinking and eating that decade. And the end of the book is manipulative, all right.
But still. I didn't put it down. I was stuck like glue to the story. So I gave it four stars, because three feels stingy and mean-spirited.
stacilynn84's review against another edition
3.0
I would’ve given this a 3.5 if I could. The message is great, it’s just very drawn out.
kdegour23's review against another edition
5.0
Every woman should read this book. The common experience in this world is staggering.
abenson59's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fascinating character study and look at history. I was engrossed from the beginning. There were a couple plot points that felt a little contrived, but otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable read.