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  • Kelly
  • SUFFOLK, VA, US
  • 02-19-15

Good read!

This was a last minute purchase since nothing else was sparking my interest. Nice easy read. Very interesting. This author might turn out to be one of my favs.

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Felt like a chore, easily distractible, glad I’m finally finished

No major climax. Slow and steady. Too many characters but not enough to become attached to any of them enough to care what would happen next. Disappointed in this story as I came to it directly from enjoying another of Sarah’s books which was remarkable and narrated wonderfully as well.
I’m going to move on to another one of her books in the hopes it was just my personal opinion on this particular story and not a normal type of story for the author. Fingers crossed.

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good read

the storyline seemed a little week but Sarah's storytelling is great. the book follows 3 girls who end up getting roommates and getting to know each other.

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Very disappointing story

The story had a little depth. I just keep waiting for something meaningful to happen and it never did. it was long and boring and I do not recommend it.

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Voice disrupts story

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Change of narrator.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Didn't get past the early pages due to narrator

Would you be willing to try another one of Joy Osmanski’s performances?

NO

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from These Girls?

Can't answer couldn't listen.

Any additional comments?

I'm going to get the book version of this one not Audible.

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Loved it!!

Great book. I enjoyed it and recommend it. My first book by this author and will be reading more.