City of Girls Book Reviews

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City of Girls. I loved this book. Her writing is so satisfying and her characters teach so much as you get to know each one.

A delicately woven tale.. Captivating from beginning to end. Gilbert is a storyteller of all storytellers.

City of Girls. This 80 year old formerly rebellious, hippie wanna be has found this book to be one of the best, most fun reads in a very long time. Thank you for saying things that needed to be said, in such a strong, truthful and and glorious way. This book is as delicious as a hot fudge sundae!

Best book in ages. Haven’t read such a fun and beautiful book in a long time. A celebration of womanhood in all its glory but with a self effacing, intelligent and thoughtfulness that makes you fall in love with ALL (almost) the characters.

Too long. I really wanted to love this book but honestly it felt like it went on forever. While there were some moments that peaked my interest, mostly it just felt like the story rambled on. The author was well researched as the vernacular used fits within the respective time period. The perspective was delivered in letter format which was a unique way of storytelling and was what mostly held my attention. It just took way too long to get to the point.

City of Girls. One of the most compelling, well written books, no stories I have ever read. It reflects a part of my life I have always wanted to hide and given me the right to the young life I lead. Youth is tricky if you follow a different path and I sometimes wish I was as strong as you’re Vivian and stayed on that path.

A great read!. I enjoyed this book very much. It’s a wonderful portrayal of time and place and characters. Brava!

It’s not what you think until you have read the entire book. Such a great story of a girl who went to New York and lived a very unpredictable life starting pre WWII and after. Never expected the beautiful ending. You never disappoint Melissa Gilbert.

Great read. Beautifully written story!

WOW. Amazing book. Still thinking about it

I liked it. It was fun getting to know the characters and seeing the main characters come of age. I know this author isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but she is mine and I enjoy her books this one included.

So good. Captivating! A book you just want to read.

engaging and fun. Engaging writing. Loved how NYC history and culture is part of story - as well as American/world history. I recommend but it’s not a “top ten” book for me so it’s not a 5 star book.

City of Girls. Really great book told over a span of many years. Author does a great job walking the line between serious and comedic throughout. Also some REALLY funny moments and dialogue. The awkward part where she was at the Dr’s house was so funny I read the chapter twice!

City of Girls. I was hooked from the beginning and found it hard to put down. The character development was rich and I liked the uniqueness of each one. It was rewarding to see Vivian’s personal growth and acceptance of herself and of others.

Amazing. I want to live in this story.. She does it again!! I hope this gets made into a film, how fun to experience the 1930’s/40’s/60’s etc with Elizabeth Gilbert. Page turner. Couldn’t put it down!

Very interesting. Colorful characters

Good book. Fun book to read

Absolutely perfect.. Beautiful.

One of the best!. Excellent isn't enough for this book and story. Loved it right from the beginning. A joy to read with just the right balance of narrative and dialogue. The characters jump off the page and sit down beside you. Can't wait to read more from Ms Gilbert.

City of Girls. Excellent story, well written

Stunning!. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I am overwhelmed with how beautifully written this book is - yet, not surprised at all. Liz Gilbert’s writing has always touched me. Bravo, Liz!

Vivian, I admire you so much.. Gilbert did a phenomenal job with the characters in this book, especially Vivian. I found myself wanting to recount every moment of her life with her. Amazing job!

What a strange trip it’s been!. Great story of life! Thank you for taking me away from the daily grind into Vivian’s wonderful life! This book was my great escape & I’m sad to be finished!

City Of Girls. One of the most trivial books I have ever read. No plot. No character development. No story development. Narcissistic and trite.

Complex characters. A female protagonist worth reading about.. Excellent understanding of women. Outstanding book.

What a marvelous book. Once you introduce truth into a room, the room may never be the same again.” And boy, when Vivian Morris enters the scene, everything changes! We first meet Vivian as she begins to share her life story with someone we learn only later she tangentially knows. In 1940, kicked out of college, Vivian is sent to New York City to live with her father’s sister Aunt Peg who owns and runs the Lily Playhouse. During her stay she “grows up”: she works as a costumer for the Lily, she gets to know all the things grown ups do in 1940s Manhattan. She also learns the things that mess up grownups can tear your world apart. Now, at almost 90, Vivian tells her story with grace and gumption. She’s had good and bad times, wins, losses, love, sex, death, anger and “made it up as she went along”. All in all, she’s survived, she’s learned she has to change. Her Aunt Peg may have said it best :”Resist change at your own peril, Vivian. When something ends, let it end.” Not a bad way to end life looking back I’d say All in all, Vivian is at peace with her life and what she has done. And as this book has grown and launched, I’ve seen Elizabeth Gilbert’s transformation reflected within its pages. I first fell in love with Gilbert’s work with “Eat Pray Love” and her other work from there forward to today. I purchased this as a gift to myself for my 63rd birthday and saved it to be my *First Book of 2020*. Never one to be thrown by bad reviews I chose not to read ANY until I’d finished this. I am so excited to hear someone bought the book to do a movie “treatment”. It will be interesting to see how that unfolds. This book checked all my boxes to put it on my used book wish list. Each time I finish one of her books, it will stay with me a while. With maturation as a writer and a human, Gilbert will long be remembered for this book. Can’t wait to see what’s next! Highly Recommended 5/5

Excellent. Wow. That’s all I’m left with. What a magical way of telling a story. I adored every word, every character, every moment in time. An excellent and captivating read. I loved this book.

Vivian Morris is the voice of an era for young girls tasting freedom. This story is written eloquently and clearly with so much love. Once you enter the mind of the main character, it is difficult to look away. The picture of Vivian’s life within the 1940s theater and beyond builds the right amount of tension and emotion to keep the reader interested.

Great book!. Fun and a great escape. I didn’t want this book to end. I’m going to miss Vivian.

So close.... The first 3/4 of this book are fabulous! Very entertaining, very illuminating about the culture of the times, very well written. Then at the end, it veers off into an improbable relationship with someone who was rude to her in her past and stops being entertaining. Oh well.

Amazing. I have not been hooked on a book in years. I loved every minute of the journey through NYC and life

Just ok. Honestly I spent over half the book wondering where it was going. The characters weren’t developed enough... and the end was disappointing. If you’re looking for an easy and light read it’s ok.

I’m a really picky reader and I enjoyed this book tremendously!. Just a well written, fun, drama to read.

Didn’t get it. Eat,pray,love was a fabulous book, in my opinion. I have not enjoyed this authors other books as much, and this one, I kept trying to figure out the heart of the story. I really didn’t get the point, what am I missing? An old woman writing her life story to another old woman, when the second old woman only asked who she was to her Father. That answer would have been one page, but the author had the so called protagonist, Vivian write what was supposed to be an answer to one question. Very disappointed in this book, in fact I struggled to finish it.

Good book!. I definitely liked this book and the story it told. It shown light to growing up in the 40’s-60’s and all of the “rules” of society then. I wouldn’t say this is extraordinary book but it’s worth the read !

A Beautiful Story. I’m confused to see 1 stars reviews for this book. It was so lovely to read. I fell in love with all the characters and the story line. It’s so refreshing to see a story of a women’s appetite for sex. Bravo! And the narration was amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

Truly excellent. Incredible story with interesting characters. So beautifully written. I did not want it to end.

Best book you will ever read. Best book I ever had the honor to read ..

loved it. great characters, vivid settings, excellent read

City of girls. Interesting insight to a time and place.

Sweet story. It was a sweet story. Sometimes I will get boring and long but I was a nice reading

Thoroughly enjoyable. I’m not fond of reading so much about sex, but I liked this book so much that I was sad to reach the end. Just the right amount of characters and a time line that was easy to follow. And what a clever idea to use a letter as the vehicle. Loved it.

Great Read. Great read from beginning to end!

Wonderful book with powerful lessons for women.. This book is exactly what I needed during the pandemic. It is great for fully immersing in story. The lessons in the book are something I will not forget soon.

Great story. Epic story from interesting perspective. Really enjoyed this book.

The best book I’ve read in my life!. Awesome read! Page turner!

Brilliant coming of age story that continues over a span of 50 years. The intricate bonds and depths of each character were so intense and captivating that I couldn’t help to fall in love with them. I genuinely felt their pain, joy, grief, compassion, kindness, humility and longing to be accepted, to be their best selves and to be loved without conditions. Peg was a perfect role model and advisor for her niece Viv. Throughout the years of living together, she taught her Bruce that there were consequences for her actions, how to accept her mistakes, apologizing and being accountable for the way her actions impacted others and to gracefully admit that she was responsible for the actions whether unintentional or not, it was how she reacts when she is confronted about her actions. She learned to love without conditions, especially loving herself. She was a courageous independent woman during the 40’s and 50’s and she didn’t conform to societal standards of marriage, child rearing or make apologies for choosing her own way. I loved seeing her blossom from an ashamed and confused young women who never felt comfortable within herself or secure in her decisions into a strong independent woman who made the life she loved and needed and didn’t require anyone’s approval. In a world where the standards for men and women are so contradictory and standards are far from equal, Viv had learned that what was acceptable for men was not appropriate or acceptable for a women, particularly regarding sexual behavior or choices. As a young woman she often felt guilty ashamed and dirty for having a healthy libido and a voracious appetite for sex. As she grew into a confident woman who had successfully established her own business, made her own rules and lived her own lifestyle with her best friend and her friends child she had out of wedlock, Viv was certainly not a woman who conformed to anything that was socially acceptable or appropriate. She was a woman before her time and evolved much further and faster than most people of her time. She was a pioneer, made her own rules by listening to her instincts and her heart. She had a beautiful heart and profoundly impacted those who she loved.

Greatness. Amazing. Slayed the house boots down.

Lost Girls!. I read a few positive reviews and a few that were not very positive before taking on this book. I decided to give it a chance after reading the first couple of chapters as I enjoyed the lightheartedness of the main character, Vivian. After Chapter 9, I determined that Vivian’s lightheartedness was more lightheadedness. I got tired of her mindless gallivanting and chose to move on to a book that’s characters are interesting and a plot with more purpose. The most accurate review of this book is in “Vulture” magazine. It expresses my sentiments exactly. Goodbye “Girls!”

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Felt disjointed. Books was an easy summer read, certainly entertaining but 3/4 of the way through it feels like the author is very slowly tying up every loose end. I suppose the book is the story of the main character’s life but it just didn’t feel cohesive.

Totally Absorbing. I read this book over the course of 2 long bus rides and it made them flash by like nothing. This book is totally engrossing and just so wonderfully written. Thank you Elizabeth for another stunning piece of literature. You have created a fascinating world that will forever be a part of my memories.