Overall rating and opinion of " The Reel Sisters" by Michelle Cummings

[Lg_99]

I think I'll be reviewing this book. It has a lot of good ratings, and it seems like a fresh, light read compared to all the gore I've been reading lately. Also, I like how the story focuses on friendship and not romance. We'll see how it goes.

[Lg_99]

Did anybody else think there were too many protagonists? I feel like the 5 could've been condensed into 2 or 3 and would've made for a much tighter read.

I thought that, too. In my case, I don't like reading a book with too many main characters because I struggle trying to relate or feel attached to all of them.

[eBookreviewer]

I rate it 3 out of 4. The characters are what I like the most about the book and what I like the last is, that the scenes do not develop the way they happen in real life.

[asha_odhiambo]

i found the book interesting and most of all the phrases used showed me a lot on how to communicate.

[EDWIN EDWARD]

The book is generally interesting i really enjoy the art of fishng

[S_Mulla]

I quite enjoyed this book. I liked the fact that the author involved women from different diverse backgrounds, ages and careers. I rate this book a 3 out of 4 stars.

[Katiemhardy813]

I agree there was a slow start as it tried to invest you in each each sister. But the end I felt like i could fly-fish (ha!) and like I knew each of the characters. Definitely one I'd recommend! I didn't have any problem with the lanugage at all - not sure what you're talking about?

[egere30]

This book is good in terms of it characters and others, the book is detailed in terms of the story.

[innah96]

The characters were certainly the best part of the book. I felt like they were my friends by the end of the book. The weakest part of the book was the slow start. Since the book had five alternating perspectives, it took a while for each character to be introduced with a detailed backstory and how they met the other characters. Also, the beginning contained a lot of detail about what fly fishing is and related information about the equipment. Although it was interesting to learn about fly fishing, it made for a slow start to the plot.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who likes character-driven stories since I absolutely loved the characters

Seems like a slow start, but definitely interesting. I will certainly put this book on my -to-read- list

[CommMayo]

Did anybody else think there were too many protagonists? I feel like the 5 could've been condensed into 2 or 3 and would've made for a much tighter read.

I thought that, too. In my case, I don't like reading a book with too many main characters because I struggle trying to relate or feel attached to all of them.

I'm okay with having a ton of characters if it is a series that I'm really invested in, but it is tough for a one-off book like this one.

[Kat Berg]

I went into this thinking I wouldn't like it, but I didn't read the last couple "book of the month's" so I wanted to jump back into it. I LOVED this story. I enjoyed the way the characters became "real" friends as they "reeled" in the fish. The ways they shared their lives with each other were endearing. I was so incredibly sad in the end. I did not see that coming at all. I highly recommend this story to those who like to connect with their friends.

I like your punny take on this CatInTheHat!

[Ashiyya Tariq]

For me, the most inspiring things were fly fishing and close ties between friends. However, a number of perspectives was a bit boring element.

[Tzara Drusak]

I rate this book 3 out of 4. I loved the lighthearted theme of the book, and how I could relate with each character in some way or the other, though mostly with tomboy Sophie. The dialogue was rather iffy; I liked the camaraderie, yet it bordered on childish. I loved the character development, but felt it could have been expounded on in some places. I would recommend this to readers who like reading about friendship, and praise it as a good source of information about flying fish.

[NL Hartje]

I found that some of the dialogue was a bit distracting, in the sense that people do not actually talk like that using correct English.

This is an interesting point so thank you for making it!

I was originally drawn to this book merely for location's sake. The river where they fish is only about an hour from where I live in the colorado mountains. I suggested it to my local fish vendor (who is a woman!).

[bookowlie]

I found that some of the dialogue was a bit distracting, in the sense that people do not actually talk like that using correct English.

This is an interesting point so thank you for making it!

I was originally drawn to this book merely for location's sake. The river where they fish is only about an hour from where I live in the colorado mountains. I suggested it to my local fish vendor (who is a woman!).

I also am drawn to books that have a setting near where I lived or has previously lived. One of Jennifer Weiner's book is set in a fictional town in Connecticut. In interviews, she said that she based it on the CT town she grew up in (I am not going to say the name). Anyway, we lived there for four years when my kids were starting school - the author's descriptions of the culture and locals were spot on!