What is the strongest theme in the book

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What is the strongest theme in the book

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1. Girl power
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2. Hard work
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3. Bravery
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4. Teamwork
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25%
5. All of the above
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What is the strongest theme in the book

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I felt the strongest theme in the book was girl power. What do you guys think?
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I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
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CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:45 I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
I agree. I think friendship, not necessarily girl power, was the dominant theme. It wasn't one of these books where women were asserting themselves. The story could have just as easily been a bunch of male friends who bond and get together to share a hobby.
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bookowlie wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:54
CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:45 I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
I agree. I think friendship, not necessarily girl power, was the dominant theme. It wasn't one of these books where women were asserting themselves. The story could have just as easily been a bunch of male friends who bond and get together to share a hobby.
Not to mention that referring to a group of grown women as girls gives me hives.
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Girl power.
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CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:45 I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
I agree. but I feel sisterhood, friendship and many more make girl power
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eBookreviewer wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 14:39 Girl power.
☺☺☺mine too.
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CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:59
bookowlie wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:54
CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:45 I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
I agree. I think friendship, not necessarily girl power, was the dominant theme. It wasn't one of these books where women were asserting themselves. The story could have just as easily been a bunch of male friends who bond and get together to share a hobby.
Not to mention that referring to a group of grown women as girls gives me hives.
I think girl power doesn't necessarily fall into a particular age group. it just describes a group of women or young girls who are confident and independent
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The ladies of The Reel Sisters were friends not teammates so that rules that option out. Neither fly fishing nor friendship or personal change require bravery (my opinion), just the want-to. Hard work is not a theme or point that jumps out at me either, however, fly fishing, like life requires tenacity and perseverance. I agree that the strongest theme was 'girl power'.
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lauren1 wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 18:48 The ladies of The Reel Sisters were friends not teammates so that rules that option out. Neither fly fishing nor friendship or personal change require bravery (my opinion), just the want-to. Hard work is not a theme or point that jumps out at me either, however, fly fishing, like life requires tenacity and perseverance. I agree that the strongest theme was 'girl power'.
I see reasons with you. I also like the fact that you pointed out everything you didn't agree with.
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Besides fly fishing, I think that the strongest theme of the book was the power of friendship. I think the sisterhood among the women was wonderfully portrayed. One could also mention the importance of teamwork.
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bookowlie wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:54
CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:45 I wish that sisterhood or friendship were options.
I agree. I think friendship, not necessarily girl power, was the dominant theme. It wasn't one of these books where women were asserting themselves. The story could have just as easily been a bunch of male friends who bond and get together to share a hobby.
I agree completely with your comment. They were not seeking power or proving they had power. They already were strong. The story was about their sisterhood.
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I think teamwork - to a great extent :)
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Iamsofia wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 15:55
CommMayo wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:59
bookowlie wrote: 25 Feb 2018, 13:54

I agree. I think friendship, not necessarily girl power, was the dominant theme. It wasn't one of these books where women were asserting themselves. The story could have just as easily been a bunch of male friends who bond and get together to share a hobby.
Not to mention that referring to a group of grown women as girls gives me hives.
I think girl power doesn't necessarily fall into a particular age group. it just describes a group of women or young girls who are confident and independent
I hear it a lot at work and it bothers me. No one says, "Oh, he is a smart boy" about a man, but they have no problem saying, "Oh, she is a smart girl." Just seems wrong when they are calling a grown woman with a Masters degree who works their ass off and is extremely proficient at their job a girl.
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I agree. Even in today's times, men often don't treat women as equals in the workplace. I also think men get raises and promotions more often due to the stereotype that they are the breadwinner in the family and need the money more. In addition to referring to grown women as girls, men will compliment women at work if they are wearing a nice outfit or got a new haircut. Men never get complimented on their hair or wardrobe at work!
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