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Gossip of the Starlings
Gossip of the Starlings
Author: Nina de Gramont
ISBN-13: 9781565125650
ISBN-10: 1565125657
Publication Date: 6/10/2008
Pages: 276
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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3 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

curvymommy avatar reviewed Gossip of the Starlings on + 59 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
At first glance, I figured this book was yet another story about rich kids run wild at their New England boarding schools. Which is not necessarily a bad thing - I do enjoy those types of books.

But this one was different. Even though the main characters were rich and privileged, it wasn't in an annoying way - more like it was just a fact that was secondary to the story. The main character, Catherine, had many layers that made her more than just a cookie-cutter rich teen. Her relationships with her parents, her friends, her boyfriend, and her horse were deep and true. And the ending wasn't a happily-ever-after ending, yet it completely fit with the rest of the novel and was actually quite satisfying.

The author has a lyrical, soothing writing style that propelled the story forward - this is a beautifully written novel.

A quick read that will keep you engrossed. I even read it in the car while waiting in an exceptionally long drive-thru line at lunch! I highly recommend this novel - go read it! :)
KarmaEssence avatar reviewed Gossip of the Starlings on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book was a waste of my time to read. I was disappointed and let down. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Yoni avatar reviewed Gossip of the Starlings on + 327 more book reviews
I didn't want to like this book as much as I did. The characters are not really likeable or admirable, but it kept my interest. It reads like YA, and is a quick read.