Official Review: The Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings
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Re: Official Review: The Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings
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Over all, I enjoyed the book, but I also thought the first half of the book was very slow – to the point that I was wondering if this book did, in deed, contain a story. It did. You just have to be patient. I felt that it was a comfortable read – something to read as I retire for the day. I chose to read the book because I like to fish. Her descriptive style was enough to bring to the surface, memories of many years past. I remember being in Denver during a storm, and I can attest to how loud thunder can be in that area. It is like bombs going off without the concussion. Ms. Cummings brought me back to those times. She also reminded me of those many great memories I have of my own fishing trips.
I believe this book was written by a woman, exclusively for women. Her story was laced heavily with feminine sensibilities that was difficult for me to fully appreciate. I did wonder if she was attempting a deeper metaphor using the catch and release idea with the grief one feels with loss. If so, it was well hidden – probably just a potential.
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Lovely review-I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
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Thanks. I wouldn't described the book as error-filled, as I spotted nine errors in a book that is fairly long (at least 400 pages). I still mentioned the errors as nine is certainly more than a few. I also enjoyed a faster pace, but I still enjoyed the book.
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Manali_DC - I also found your review interesting! I didn't know anything about fly fishing either, so it was nice to learn something new.
DennisK - It's nice to see your post, although you changed your profile photo - where is your cute dog?! Like you, I waiting impatiently for the plot to emerge. The author has a real talent for clear imagery. I have never been to Colorado, but I felt like I was right there due to the descriptions. I agree that the story is heavy on the hangin' with the girls theme. I thought the dialogue was too light and silly, and felt too "girls' night out-ish." I was glad when the conversations would sometimes turn to more serious themes, although it wasn't too often.
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Hi Bookowlie! It is always fun to share books with you – I feel as though I am always on the same page as you. Hazel is doing OK … she is just now next to me in her favorite chair. My current avatar is a pencil drawing that I like.bookowlie wrote: ↑02 Feb 2018, 12:56 Thanks everyone for the nice feedback. The book is definitely a worthwhile read!
Manali_DC - I also found your review interesting! I didn't know anything about fly fishing either, so it was nice to learn something new.
DennisK - It's nice to see your post, although you changed your profile photo - where is your cute dog?! Like you, I waiting impatiently for the plot to emerge. The author has a real talent for clear imagery. I have never been to Colorado, but I felt like I was right there due to the descriptions. I agree that the story is heavy on the hangin' with the girls theme. I thought the dialogue was too light and silly, and felt too "girls' night out-ish." I was glad when the conversations would sometimes turn to more serious themes, although it wasn't too often.
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Author: Michelle Cummings
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This book encourages women that you can do anything you set your mind to. Michelle cummings choose fly fishing as her way of getting away from reality and to also have fun at the same time. Sister became best friends and had a bond like no other.
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