The Same Sweet Girls

Fab Read

I couldn't put it down right up to the outstanding ending. Character development was well thought out. I never had trouble following it and it was a delectable summer read. Kept me wanting more. It delivered.

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A TOUCHING STORY OF FRIENDSHIP

The word 'girls' is often used as an euphemism, and it is again in Cassandra King's touching second novel. The girls are six women who have been friends since college. To celebrate this bond they meet twice a year to fill each other in on what has gone on in their lives and enjoy each others' company. This story is told by three of the women whose voices are adroitly captured by actress Patricia Kalember. A veteran of stage, screen and television, Ms. Kalember inhabits the personas of a rambunctious, fun loving gal, a rather proper governor's wife, and an avant garde artist. She does all of this with grace and charm. Ms. King is an author of considerable talent as she has the ability to both move and amuse with a turn of her pen. Many will remember with pleasure 'The Sunday Wife,' in which it was discovered that she had the ability to evoke Southern scenes as skillfully as her husband, author Pat Conroy. The girls in Ms. King's latest novel are now reaching 50 and coming to terms with many of the decisions they have made in life. The first lady of Alabama, Julia Stovall, has joined her husband at the pinnacle of their state's political life, yet she has obligations that either bore or weary her and her husband's bodyguard may be irresistible. Lanier Sanders is separated from her husband. Evidently, temptation was too difficult to resist. And, Corrine Cooper, while she has attained success as an artist is plagued by depression and an ex-husband who seeks to keep her from her son. While these problems are challenging, they become almost inconsequential when one of the group faces what for all of us would be the most difficult crisis of all. How they band together at such a time is warm reminder of the value of true friendship. - Gail Cooke

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My Favorite Read!

I love this book. I have read it a few times and it's a book that I can continue to go back to every few years. This book sends you on an emotional roller-coaster. I cried, I laughed, I got mad, hurt and hopeful. The friendships are very real and true to life and most times enviable. While reading you feel like another member of their tight knit little group and I haven't read a book since this one that invited me into their world and enveloped me in it. I can't imagine anyone not liking it, but to each his own I guess. I would really suggest reading this to anyone who loves to get lost in another world when they read a book, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

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Unanswered Questions

This book was great the first few chapters in but became a disappointment in the end.

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Great Summer Read

I thought this book was really good. Sometimes it is hard to follow because each chapter is by a different character which I found distracting at times. But overall, I really enjoyed the friendship between the SSG's.

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A reviewer

The characters in the book were totally real to life. I felt all the way through the book that I was on vacation with my best friends. I was very sorry the book had to end.

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A reviewer

Well, overall it was mildly entertaining. I found it to be rather bland and anti-climactic. A good read if you are bored and have nothing better to do, but not a real page turner. I was expecting more spunk and stronger ties.

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Just okay

I guess if your looking for a fluff book its okay at best. But there's certainly no susbstance or humor to the book. Our book club gave it a thumbs down.

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Nothing Special

I was anxious to read this book because I too have a strong core group of friends, but was disappointed in the story line. It was kinda boring and there was too many undeveloped stories mixed in. Found it to be drawn out and I never felt connected to these women

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Good Read

I liked this book. It was easy to get into and the characters were like normal people that you have relationships with throughout your life. They deal with problems that most of us have/will come across. This is a book about friendships and life relationships.

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An endearing story

Same Sweet Girls is a fascinating story of five friends who share bi-annual moments together. For so long, the friendship has been tested and proven to be deep and genuine. It portrayed their different lives, failures, sucesses, hopes, dreams, regrets, pains and convictions.An inspiring page turner, Same Sweet Girls has a great plot and marvellous characterization. Above all, it shows the strength of friendship, of having someone who has your back.

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Our group agreed

Because this book got such raves, everyone in my book club was disappointed. The characters were unbelievable and their situations all failed to come to any sort of satisfactory result.

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A must read for anyone who values their girlfriends!!

This book had a 'Ya-Ya esque' feel to it. It is witty and heart warming, as well as heart breaking. The friendships in this book are poignant. It is a must read for anyone who thinks your friends need to be just like you....to be your best friends. It exemplifies acceptance and forgiveness...a lesson I needed to be reminded of!

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A Glimpse into Humanity

This is a lovely tale and it takes you into the places of your heart that are not easily accessible. You want to know these women and perhaps be friends with each one, given the opportunity. There was much reality written in these pages, yet it was not too over the top or overdone. A pleasant reading experience that left it mark and made you feel good in general. No aftertaste of 'what ifs' or 'maybes', just an enjoyable story that could have been anyone's life, only with magnificent friendship attached.

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A precious story.

Any time that a story makes me cry - it's a good one - this is one of those. I am a southern woman, middle-aged and this is my kind of book. AMEN!

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A must read!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am almost finished with this book and can not put it down. It grabs you from the first chapter and does not let you go. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read but has a hard time finding a book worthwhile.

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Fantastic!!!

I simply could not put this book down. Even when the tears came. She's right up there with Siddens and the rest! I'm going to get her other two books and can hardly wait to read them.

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WHAT A WONDERFUL BOOK

It only took me 3 days (I work full time) to finish this wonderful story of women and long time friendship. If you can read it and pass it on to a real true friend do it. I will pass it on to my wonderful friend who has been my friend for 30+ years and she just lost a childhood friend from cancer so this will inspire her and make her feel like she was fulfilled to have this friend in her life. Do yourself a favor and buy yourself this book. It will make you laugh, cry, all sorts of emotions.

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A real winner!

I found this book to be throughly enjoyable from start to finish...the characters are ones you can relate to, with their own set of problems...I promise you, you are in for a real treat

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Fabulous

I thought that this book was truely inspiring. It displayed true friendship and showed that not everyone's lives are perfect. It had a lot of drama, which kept me wanting more; a real page turner. I would recommend this book to anyone!

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