Other Girls

Rating:
Summary: Questionable
Review: Despite it's many flaws, numerous of which were surprisingly editorial mishaps, I couldn't put this book down. I have to wonder if the editor was so compelled that they actually read the story, and thus missed simple things like grammatical errors, character name spelling changes, and most of all a lack of fluid time of events throughout. Despite these things I couldn't stop thinking of how genuis Ayres must be. That is how INSANELY pulled in I was by this story. It was real, it was simple in that reality, and I started it thinking there was no way I would finish it, and within a chapter was hooked for the duration. Signs of true genuis, and I'm here today hoping to find more of her work. Those degrading this book were too caught up in what they idealized in a book rather than what was there. Perhaps they were lesbians who had never in their life questioned their sexuality and thus turned to a man, or who were disapointed at the twists and turns and seemingly useless character additives. Finish the books ladies - you will NOT be disapointed. For the first time in my LIFE I finished a book and said - I can't believe it - it could not have ended ANY other way!

Rating:
Summary: Questionable
Review: Despite it's many flaws, numerous of which were surprisingly editorial mishaps, I couldn't put this book down. I have to wonder if the editor was so compelled that they actually read the story, and thus missed simple things like grammatical errors, character name spelling changes, and most of all a lack of fluid time of events throughout. Despite these things I couldn't stop thinking of how genuis Ayres must be. That is how INSANELY pulled in I was by this story. It was real, it was simple in that reality, and I started it thinking there was no way I would finish it, and within a chapter was hooked for the duration. Signs of true genuis, and I'm here today hoping to find more of her work. Those degrading this book were too caught up in what they idealized in a book rather than what was there. Perhaps they were lesbians who had never in their life questioned their sexuality and thus turned to a man, or who were disapointed at the twists and turns and seemingly useless character additives. Finish the books ladies - you will NOT be disapointed. For the first time in my LIFE I finished a book and said - I can't believe it - it could not have ended ANY other way!

Rating:
Summary: The Divine Comedy of Lesbian Pulp Fiction? =)
Review: First of all, for all those who bash this book, stop being so serious all the time! =) This is not meant to be serious literature, but highly entertaining fiction. To borrow a line from the book itself, in some sense this is a "children cover your eyes and ladies run for your lives bodice-ripping ban-the-book kind of lesbian lust" kind of book. I, for one, find this book -- in many parts -- very sexy and fun. I also think Ms. Ayres has done a very good job creating characters (at least the two main ones) that I have grown to reallly care about.

Which is why some parts of this book, which describe the horrendous suffering of one of the central characters are so very difficult to read (and perhaps un-re-readable). But fortunately the world does, after many horrors, turn around for our adorable lovers. This is the reason for my comparison between this and the Divine Comedy: just as in DC, the lovers go through 4 stages. First the illusions and temptations of the human world. Secnod the seemingly never-ending torment of hell. Third the painful but necesary purgatory to remake themselves. And finally the bliss of heaven.

I'm certainly not saying Dante should be worried about his status in the literary world because of this book! But this is to make two points: one is that for anyone who is greatly discouraged during the very difficult middle parts, don't give up! two is that this book -- while primarily written for entertainment and guilty-pleasure enjoyment -- is far from totally brainless.

Rating:
Summary: THE WORST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!
Review: Hmm, how should I be tactful about this? I can't. This book [stinks] royally!! The plot is absurd and not funny. The characters are ridiculous in a nonfunny way. The author fell flat on her face in trying to write a humorous book.

Save your money; don't waste it (or your time) on this book. The book is truly, truly awful!

Rating:
Summary: THE WORST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!
Review: I really enjoyed this book, and I loved that it was based on the school I currently attend.

Rating:
Summary: Sensational!
Review: Other Girls is a fabulous story! I could not put this book down! I had to know what happened next! So well written that you feel like you truly know the characters in the book and need to know what happens in their lives. I loved it so much I have passed the book on to two friends who also have completely enjoyed the book. Can't wait for the next book by Ayres!!

Rating:
Summary: Sensational!
Review: Other Girls is a fabulous story! I could not put this book down! I had to know what happened next! So well written that you feel like you truly know the characters in the book and need to know what happens in their lives. I loved it so much I have passed the book on to two friends who also have completely enjoyed the book. Can't wait for the next book by Ayres!!