Review by AlexMac14 -- The Reel Sisters
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Review by AlexMac14 -- The Reel Sisters
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Reel Sisters" by Michelle Cummings.]
4 out of 4 stars
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I came across a review of this book and, despite it being a genre that would not normally appeal to me, the enthusiastic appraisal caught my interest, and I'm very glad it did. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the book, but I also found it refreshingly original.
Reel Women by Michelle Cummings introduces us to five very different women: Sophia, Rose, Veronica, Amanda, and Melody. Although they all come from different backgrounds, there is one thing they have in common: a passionate interest in fly fishing. With their distinct personalities, they bring important elements to the group, and they thrive on their time spent together, fishing and enjoying each other's company. However, it's not all just fun and fishing, there's also buried secrets, tensions, and tragedy.
Each chapter is written from the perspective of each of the five women, which is a great way of learning about their lives and thoughts, and it also made it easier for me to relate to the characters. I could identify with all the women, particularly Amanda, a stay-at-home mom, who needs the fly fishing weekends to disconnect from her stressful family situation. Rose is like the mother of the group, wise and calm, but she's had more than her fair share of suffering in the past. Sophia is possibly my favourite character. She goes out her way to do things for others, but doesn't accept help nor advice gladly. Veronica is a successful motivational speaker, who took a while to get used to not-so-glamorous sport of fly fishing, and the newest member of the group is Melody. A sassy attitude hides her insecurities, and a unexpected meeting with the other four women leads her to question her life decisions.
Apart from the women's lives and relationships, this book includes a lot of information on fly fishing: the techniques, the equipment, and even a bit of history. But, thankfully, the author has managed to include this in such a way that it's not at all tedious. It could have read like a fishing manual, but it was actually very entertaining and interesting.
As I mentioned, I am not usually attracted to books about women and their friendships, but I quickly became engrossed in their lives, relationships, and thoughts. I was quite sad to bid farewell to the characters when I finished the book. The author managed to make them all very likeable, but at the same time very human. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone, including those with no interest whatsoever in fly fishing. Without a doubt, I award it 4 out of 4 stars.
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4 out of 4 stars
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I came across a review of this book and, despite it being a genre that would not normally appeal to me, the enthusiastic appraisal caught my interest, and I'm very glad it did. Not only did I thoroughly enjoy the book, but I also found it refreshingly original.
Reel Women by Michelle Cummings introduces us to five very different women: Sophia, Rose, Veronica, Amanda, and Melody. Although they all come from different backgrounds, there is one thing they have in common: a passionate interest in fly fishing. With their distinct personalities, they bring important elements to the group, and they thrive on their time spent together, fishing and enjoying each other's company. However, it's not all just fun and fishing, there's also buried secrets, tensions, and tragedy.
Each chapter is written from the perspective of each of the five women, which is a great way of learning about their lives and thoughts, and it also made it easier for me to relate to the characters. I could identify with all the women, particularly Amanda, a stay-at-home mom, who needs the fly fishing weekends to disconnect from her stressful family situation. Rose is like the mother of the group, wise and calm, but she's had more than her fair share of suffering in the past. Sophia is possibly my favourite character. She goes out her way to do things for others, but doesn't accept help nor advice gladly. Veronica is a successful motivational speaker, who took a while to get used to not-so-glamorous sport of fly fishing, and the newest member of the group is Melody. A sassy attitude hides her insecurities, and a unexpected meeting with the other four women leads her to question her life decisions.
Apart from the women's lives and relationships, this book includes a lot of information on fly fishing: the techniques, the equipment, and even a bit of history. But, thankfully, the author has managed to include this in such a way that it's not at all tedious. It could have read like a fishing manual, but it was actually very entertaining and interesting.
As I mentioned, I am not usually attracted to books about women and their friendships, but I quickly became engrossed in their lives, relationships, and thoughts. I was quite sad to bid farewell to the characters when I finished the book. The author managed to make them all very likeable, but at the same time very human. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone, including those with no interest whatsoever in fly fishing. Without a doubt, I award it 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Reel Sisters
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Latest Review: The Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings
