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I love books about people working at magazines. Initially the characters voices were too similar but I soon got wrapped up in their individual dramas. I related most to Cate, with her insecurities and workaholic-ness--but not her dedication to morning running and effortless beauty.Digression: Why do so many women in novels not wear makeup? There are always descriptions of these naturally gorgeous women who "rarely wear makeup" dusting on "one coat of mascara and the barest hint of lip gloss." Th...
This is a well-written, realistic and heartfelt portrayal of female friendships, workplace anxieties and societal expectations of women in regards to weight, beauty, and success. I also appreciate that this book didn't succumb to the tropes so typical in stories of this nature. It was a breath if fresh air and made the story all the more realistic.
3.75 stars - I liked the three main characters a lot. I enjoyed this book much more than the other one I've read by this author. I could relate to these characters.
This is the story of three women in their late 20s in NYC. Of course two of them (Cate and Renee) work at a magazine, because it seems all chic lit that takes place in the Big Apple has to include at least one woman working at a Vogue-like magazine. It would have been lovely to have more creativity here. The third woman has run away suddenly from her nanny job in Maryland (20 min from where I live, outside DC, and as I was a nanny here for 10 years this story line was a little more interesting)...
Thank you to Book spark Pr and Washington Square Press for the copy of These Girls by Sarah Pekkanen. I have one copy to giveaway.Synopsis:Cate and Renee live in an apartment in New York and recently lost their roommate. They are in search of another roommate. Enter Trey the handsome writer who Renee still has a desire for a relationship. He has a little sister Abby who has suddenly come to New York looking for a safe place. She seeks solace in her brother but because of his job he is unable to
As a gent reading was is clearly intended as Chic Lit, I began These Girls with a fair dose of trepidation. Nothing in the first quarter did much to relieve this - the main characters were obnoxiously normal woman, battling diets, relationships, and career trouble.As the book progressed, I found myself warming to the ladies, or at least their melodramas. Even speck of dark humour emerged as Renee struggled to handle the trollish personal comments that emerged when her boss directed her to write
3.5 starsThis is a story of three women (late twenties, early thirties) who are each struggling internally with personal issues; Renee is beautiful both inside and out but, as a size 12, she constantly compares herself to thinner women. When she competes for the position of beauty editor at a magazine, her body issues hit an all-time-low; Cate is holding back a secret that she feels threatens her new leadership position at the magazine; This secret also keeps her a bit emotionally unavailable fo...
It wasn't horrible, but it was rather stale and unoriginal. The story wasn't developed enough; there was all of this build-up with the back stories and family drama, then it just tapered off and ended halfheartedly. When I approached the final 30 pages I was sure a sequel would be warranted, as none of the storylines had been dealt with well enough. But no, things were wrapped up neatly and lazily. In terms of each of the characters and their stories, I had issues with all of them.Cate had an af...
I've had this book on my to read list for quite some time now, and it's certainly lived up to its hype.These Girls by Sarah Pekkanen follows the lives of three very different women: Abby, Cate, and Renee as they navigate life, love, and work. At first, I thought it was the typical "fluff" read and while a fun novel, one that wouldn't stay with me long. I couldn't have been more wrong.This book does tread familiar ground-- dealing with broken marriages, infidelity, friends who both like the same
This isn't the most creative story I've ever read, but again, it made for a good summer read - written with a light touch, but tackling some important subjects. Cate & Renee both work for a fashion magazine in New York City; they take in a third roommate, Abby, whose older brother is a famous. journalist. All three women are struggling with serious personal issues, & all are afraid to reveal those issues more broadly - but when they do, of course, they learn the power of coming clean & relying o...
