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Ruthiella
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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Lori Lansens has written a few books and one of my favourite things about her is every book is different. Many authors stick to similar topics when they write fiction, but with Lori Lansens each book is so unique.

Did you enjoy reading Lori Lansens? Would you read any of her other books?

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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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To live life as a conjoined twin would bring challenges - yet Ruby and Rose are such strong characters that live their life. One of the most beautiful things about these characters is that they are glad they are joined together forever in life. Uncle Stash and Aunt Lovey are also something.

What did you think of the characters in the book? How do you think you would feel if you had to live every part of your life alongside someone?

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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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The Girls by Lori Lansens - A fictional book about conjoined twins told in their voice. Different, strong personalities for each twin in their own way.

Thoughts on the book and the autobiography style the author chose to use? Did you find the story flowed well? Any general thoughts on the book?

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I‘m curious where this statistic comes from. Who tracks this information? It seems like more than 50% these days. I do sometimes avoid getting a book if it‘s in first person. Yes yes I do.

swynn Me too! It feels like there is more and more first person narrative, and that most of it is either a gimmick to encourage the reader to identify with a certain character, or else the author's heavy-handed self-insertion. It's becoming a pet peeve and I'm baffled that it's apparently so popular. 4d
Kristy_K Interesting stat but also curious where it comes from. I track book POV for what I read and don‘t pre-choose books one way or the other and it‘s about 75% 1st person. I feel it‘s depends some on the genre. 3d
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LadyCait84
Bear: A Novel | Julia Phillips
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A stagnate, desperate existence becomes fertile ground for obsession to root deep.

And the temporary respite it offers through fantasy and distraction so easily gives way to danger and tragic consequence.

Suitably dark, like so many fairy tales of old.

And a practical reminder to never feed the wildlife…



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lauraisntwilder
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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Book review catch-up post 4 of 5:

This one didn't resonate with me as much as I expected it to, but it was engaging. There were a few loose ends that I wish had been explained. I would read more by Lansens, so overall I liked it. #ohcanada

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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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A very windy, but still sunny and warm day to spend the afternoon at the playground with the kiddos. Going to try and get a few chapters in before I get my workout in with a game of tag!

dabbe W🤩WZA! 7d
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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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Spending the evening re-reading The Girls by Lori Lansens for #OhCanada . Going to snack on some pita and hummus as well. Such a great way to spend a Friday evening!

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Jess861
The Girls | Lori Lansens
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Just over a week left and I'm excited to discuss with those who are interested. I'll post a few discussion points in the afternoon of Saturday, May 3rd - which gives everyone a few extra days. Weekdays are too busy with the kiddos - so going forward I'll post discussion points on the Saturday after month end if that works for everyone. If there is anything specific you are interested in discussing please feel free to comment here. #OhCanada

Blueberry Oops, I've been reading one of the May/June books. But it's good. 😀 2w
Jess861 @Blueberry 😆- at least you know you'll finish it for June, lol 2w
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Blueberry Yup, 😆 2w
CarolynM I‘ll try to read this in the coming week🙂 2w
Jess861 @CarolynM I'll be re-reading it this weekend - it's probably been about 15 years since I read it and I can't even remember yesterday 😆 2w
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