A review by jadenebean
City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert

lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The narrator is perfect for the story!! The beginning really held my attention but everything from leaving NY onwards felt very slow. There are lots of overarching aspects that I loved… specifically the nuances of relationships. What does love look like? What makes a family? The way that sexual relationships were explored was really interesting. There was a particular section where Frank talks about forging your own path in life. It really resonated with me so I stopped the audiobook and jotted it down. 

“The world ain’t straight. You grow up thinking things are a certain way. You think there are rules. You think there’s a way that things have to be. You try to live straight. But the world doesn’t care about your rules or what you believe. […] Our rules? They don’t mean a thing. The world just happens to you sometimes. […] And people just gotta keep moving through it, best they can.” 

Overall, slow but enjoyable read. Powerful, independent women are my favourite. 
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