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The Girls by Emma Cline

scarlxtc's review against another edition

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3.0

hmmmm it was ok

tinaromi's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

xoxokaily's review against another edition

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2.5

i feel like this story could’ve been so much more than it was. 

chantelbrenna's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

krittabug's review against another edition

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slow-paced

1.0

emilykeel's review against another edition

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

4.5

Some of the best prose I’ve read in a long time. Cline’s intimate descriptions of the agony of girlhood hit close to home. 

whatwordsdidnttouch's review against another edition

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dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hebeplum's review against another edition

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3.0

I did not really enjoy the writing style of the book as it was a bit too wishy washy for me but the story gripped me.

teddye's review against another edition

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emotional tense medium-paced

3.5

holdonangela's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Abrupt ending that was actually a relief..literally. Felt myself kind of anxious the whole time reading. 

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