Sisterland in Around the World in 80 Books

Jun 18, 2019 Colleen Chi-Girl rated it really liked it

Shelves: women-centered, audiobooks, us-no-amer, 2019

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This is my first Curtis Sittenfeld novel and I really loved it. I'm unclear why it doesn't have stronger reviews. Rebecca Lowman is the narrator and she is the reason that the audio was so enjoyable. As far as the story goes, the characters were very interesting and their sisterhood problems so appealing to me, since I have sisters. However, you don't need to be a sister to enjoy this book. The plot is very relatable and intriguing, considering they're in Missouri and expecting a large, unp ...more

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May 11, 2019 Pam rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, audio-book, 2019-books-read, missouri

AUTHOR Sittenfeld, Curtis
TITLE Sisterland
DATE READ 05/10/2019
RATING 4/B
FIRST SENTENCE
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Fiction/2013/Random House/ 12 CD's
SERIES/STAND-ALONE SA
CHALLENGE Good Reads 2019 Reading Goal 78/111; US States & DC (51) - MO -- 22/51
GROUP READ
CHARACTERS Twin sisters Violet and Daisy
TIME/PLACE 2013/ St. Louis, MO
COMMENTS A story of twin sisters growing up in St. Louis from childhood through their 30's. Violet and Daisy are identical but different in many ways. They eac ...more

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May 11, 2014 Andy Plonka rated it it was ok

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I read this for my book club and might not have finished it if it weren't for wanting to be somewhat knowledgeable for the group discussion. I didn't like any of the main characters, but Daisy/Kate was my least favorite and as narrator of the tale we hear most of the info from her. She is way to caught up in her role as stay at home mom and is too critical of her twin sister's slightly off the beaten path choices in life. ...more

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Jun 26, 2013 Erin (NY) rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-i-own, read-in-2013, chick-lit

It was an interesting story. I admit, I have a soft spot for books about identical twins. I did have trouble identifying with Kate/Daisy, even though she is a mother of young kids, so was just too much of a martyr, which I thought was pretty annoying! I though the whole psychic this was interesting, and gave the whole story an interesting twist.

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Aug 24, 2013 Tanya rated it it was ok

Shelves: format-audiobook, 2014

If this had not been an audiobook, I might have terminated the reading earlier. At times, it is tedious to hear this story, and I tune out. I feel like it could be more successful if the length were not so long.

Not really satisfied with the last couple of discs, nor the conclusion. If it shows up at the library, and other books are not competing to be read, then I would recommend it to friends. I really can't say that I would suggest it otherwise. ...more

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