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martajsantos's review against another edition

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

5.0

Amei este livro! Não sei como é possível mas a autora conseguiu representar três mulheres completamente diferentes (as suas histórias, personalidades, defeitos), de uma forma séria e super divertida ao mesmo tempo!

Todas as mulheres deviam ler esta obra incrível 🤩 e o final!!!!!!!

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4.0

This was the perfect book to read while travelling. A page-turner with a feminist theme, and some interesting discussion about what unites and divides us as women and feminists. It is pretty unbelievable as an overall plot, but lots of the smaller stories are really contemporary, interesting and relevant. If you are looking for high brow this isn't for you, but if you like a feisty feminist fun read - go for it!

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5.0

Review: The Cows by Dawn O'Porter Published by: HarperCollins (6 April 2017)

ISBN: 978-0008126032

Source: NetGalley

Rating: 5*

Synopsis:
Women don’t have to fall into a stereotype.
Tara, Cam and Stella are strangers living their own lives as best they can – though when society’s screaming you should live life one way, it can be hard to like what you see in the mirror.
When an extraordinary event ties invisible bonds of friendship between them, one woman’s catastrophe becomes another’s inspiration, and a life lesson to all.
Sometimes it’s ok not to follow the herd.

Review:
Wow! I hardly know where to start! The Cows is a funny, insightful book about female relationships that I just couldn't put down. I ended up reading it in practically one sitting, it's such a page-turner. I adored the main characters, especially Tara and Cam. They are very well written and both characters are incredibly complex. I wasn't so keen on Stella, but I don't feel I could identify with her very well so I found it difficult to appreciate where she was coming from. The supporting characters deserve a mention too as they played their part well; the author's descriptive writing style bringing them to life right off the page.
As far as the actual story goes, it made me feel happy, sad, and confused, a whole bucketload of emotions. I gasped out loud in shock, shouted at my kindle, laughed out loud, and cringed in places. It definitely doesn't hold back! Fantastic!
I'd like to thank Dawn O'Porter, HarperCollins and NetGalley for providing an ARC in return for my honest review.

libraryofcalliope's review against another edition

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2.0

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caroline_2605's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jennarose788's review against another edition

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4.0

You really feel the female solidarity in this book. I appreciate how the author made them very independent and strong but also showed how their flaws made them human. Even how Stella was able to turn things around with Tara’s help was inspiring.