Overall rating and opinion of " The Reel Sisters" by Michelle Cummings
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Re: Overall rating and opinion of " The Reel Sisters" by Michelle Cummings
In respect to the story and characters, I loved all 5 and how though they were each so different they all formed a lasting friendship. The way each was introduced along with their backstory, how they met the others, careers, and life for them in general was essential to understanding the story.
The love these characters found for each other while they enjoyed fly fishing was touching. The actual act and emotions of fishing were true to form. From catching to losing that one incredible fish felt so real. The one thing I found off was the formal dialogue and how certain things happened. Those were not as realistic or life like as they could have been.
The ending was sad and had me crying. I usually can see things coming as I read but this snuck up on me.
I would recommend this book to those who appreciate books of friendship and the endurance true friends have as life happens. True friends are hard to find making them that much more valuable and precious.
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I have began reading this book and I am on section two but I found a significant amount of the language was quite pedantic. I could understand so far why this book may be rated as a one star.BookishCreature wrote: ↑16 Feb 2018, 14:02 Oh man, it seems like I might be the only one who really disliked this book. :/ It has the dubious honor of being the first book I've ever rated one star on OBC. My review hasn't been published yet, but the short version is that I couldn't stand the awkward dialogue, the childish behavior of the grown women in the story, and the lack of overarching conflict in the plot. Was it just me?
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the book! I enjoyed reading them. ~Michelle CummingsShaggy-Reads wrote: ↑29 May 2018, 13:31 I am a country girl who ran with my dad to fish, hunt, and deal with the day to day life on the farm. Laying trout lines and fishing have always been a daddy, daughter driven event for us. Fly fishing is one area we have always spoke of learning but never have done. After reading this book, I’m more determined than ever to learn. The detailed information on fly fishing and the equipment made for a slightly slow start to the actual story but I really enjoyed the new knowledge.
In respect to the story and characters, I loved all 5 and how though they were each so different they all formed a lasting friendship. The way each was introduced along with their backstory, how they met the others, careers, and life for them in general was essential to understanding the story.
The love these characters found for each other while they enjoyed fly fishing was touching. The actual act and emotions of fishing were true to form. From catching to losing that one incredible fish felt so real. The one thing I found off was the formal dialogue and how certain things happened. Those were not as realistic or life like as they could have been.
The ending was sad and had me crying. I usually can see things coming as I read but this snuck up on me.
I would recommend this book to those who appreciate books of friendship and the endurance true friends have as life happens. True friends are hard to find making them that much more valuable and precious.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ~Michelle Cummingsdbartondeb wrote: ↑29 May 2018, 08:21 I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, either. I enjoy fishing, but have never tried fly fishing. This book was stimulating and motivational. I enjoyed the book and learning about the sport along with the friends connections!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts Echo! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I hope to start working on the sequel soon! ~Michelle CummingsEcho Haapala wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 21:12 I just finished reading this book and I thought it was fascinating. I really enjoyed the characters. I think the author did a great job developing each one. She definitely made it easy to feel like I was a part of the fly fishing crew. I disliked the slow beginning and felt because there were so many viewpoints that some of the stories were a bit rushed.
I would definitely recommend this book as I believe there will be a story and stories within the pages that will resonate with everyone.
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Love it! Thanks for sharing! ~Michelle CummingsAnnette Smith wrote: ↑27 Apr 2018, 02:01 what a great read. A reel insight into many walks of life! (see what I did there?)
I hhighly recommended it as a good solid descriptive read for all walks of life.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. ~Michelle CummingsAna_Saints wrote: ↑28 Apr 2018, 10:20 The reviews didn't disappoint me. This novel is really something and unique. This story broke the stereotypes, that girls can go fly fishing as well, it subtly gives it's readers a good message that regardless of gender, age culture and etc. all of us are just the same. This book also gives us a true meaning of friendship.
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Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for the review! ~Michelle Cummings, Author of The Reel Sisters
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