Review by alwaysdaddygirl -- The Reel Sisters

[alwaysdaddygirl]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Reel Sisters" by Michelle Cummings.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Do you love fly-fishing? If so, read The Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings. This is a story about five different women of different ages. Each of these ladies has a journey of self-discovery.

These women come together over fly-fishing. If it were not for fly-fishing, they would probably never have met. The bond they create is strong, and it shows the meaning of true friendship and the importance of friendships. This is one reason why I like the book.

The book also gives a lot of information about fly-fishing and explains how it is different from regular fishing. Indeed, one learns enough about fly-fishing from the book to start a new hobby. Also, the geographical setting the author describes is so beautiful that you can picture yourself there reeling or exploring. That is the second reason why I like this book.

While I prefer regular fishing, this book did make me give fly-fishing a second thought. I also like how the author provides in-depth information (after the story) for anyone looking to find a fishing club and gear. The author's notes section is also very informative.

The book is paced well, which not only helped me bond with the characters but also kept my interest. Each chapter in the book is told from the perspective of one of the five women. It is hard to decide who my favorite character is, but if I have to choose, it would have to be a tie between Amanda and Rose. Amanda is a military spouse, and I have deep respect for our military. Rose is like a second mom.

The ending comes with a surprise. There are no cliffhangers. I think it would be interesting to follow these characters in a second book. They are well developed, and the ending makes you wonder what the future has in store for these ladies. You want to see what happens next for them after they each finish their own personal journey.

I would recommend this book to any gal or guy who wants to learn about the true value of friendships and, of course, to anyone who likes fly-fishing. Given the strong story of friendship in the book, I think the grammatical errors can be overlooked. (Some sentences require editing and polishing.) The book's focus on the value of friendships and the meanings of true friends is why I give this book 3 out of 4 stars. If this site's reviews were based on a five-star system like on Amazon, I would give it four stars.

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The Reel Sisters
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Interesting, I can't tell if this is a "chick flick" version of a book or not. I'm not really a fisherman but I like to learn new things while I read and this sounds like a perfect opportunity. Where does the "action" come from in this story? While will I want to keep turning the pages?