Finish Line!

[Kensington]

Since we'll start on our December pick on 12/1, we wanted to close out our discussion of Such a Pretty Girl! We've enjoyed reading along with you this month. Let us know down below what your favorite part or quote was from the novel.

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Stay tuned for later this week, when we start reading...*drum roll please*

No Strangers Here by Carlene O'Connor!

[Christine]

What I liked best about the book is how Ryan and her daughter as well as Ryan and Gilly are there for each other through all the ups and downs of life. The book was thought-provoking and sticks with you after finishing it.

[♥ Sandi ❣]

Having to read books in the order they are due back to the library means I have not yet gotten to this book. I hope to have it read within another week or so.

[J]

I just finished it yesterday and I have so many thoughts about the book.

It's like the time periods are characters themselves: having grown up in the 70's during the women's movement, women were trying to prove they were "tough" and not easily offended, so they definitely tolerated more harassment than we would today. Compare that to now when we're beginning to hold people accountable for their abusive behavior, it's an interesting difference.

Of course, the ending and the understanding of the circumstances of the photo (view spoiler)[ made my heart break. I was trying to visualize the photo and I can see how it would have been beautiful but gut-wrenching at the same time. That Henri had such compassion and was able to capture people's pain and longing "tristesse" is probably both a gift and a curse, as most people only see the surface. (hide spoiler)]

I also wanted to know more about Ryan and what made her decide to completely quit acting and when. Maybe there will be a sequel that tells about Sasha's life and gives a little more backstory to Ryan's.

[Kensington]

Janet wrote: "I just finished it yesterday and I have so many thoughts about the book.

It's like the time periods are characters themselves: having grown up in the 70's during the women's movement, women were ..."

Love your opinion on this book! I totally agree that the different time periods are such an impactful part of this book. The mother/daughter dynamic was also so interesting and made me feel very connected to the characters. - Admin KM