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City of Girls
By Elizabeth Gilbert
140,00 kr
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Description
City of Girls is a captivating novel set against the bustling backdrop of 1940s New York City, weaving a rich tapestry of friendship, glamour and growing up. The narrative follows two vibrant young women, Vivian and Celia, as they throw themselves into the glamour of the city, embracing the freedom and excitement it offers.
The Plot
Vivian, a spirited and adventurous protagonist, chases trouble from one end of the city to the other alongside Celia, her glamorous and inseparable friend. Together they navigate a series of exhilarating experiences. But there is risk in all this play, and that is what makes it so fun, and so dangerous.
Themes
This novel delves into several poignant themes, including:
- Desire: The characters grapple with their innermost yearnings, exploring what it means to truly desire and be desired.
- Independence: Vivian's journey highlights the struggle for personal autonomy in a society laden with expectations.
- Friendship: The evolving dynamics between Vivian and Celia illustrate the trials and triumphs inherent in close relationships.
With its evocative prose and richly drawn characters, City of Girls invites readers to reflect on the choices we make and the paths we follow. It is a celebration of glamour, resilience and the joys of female friendship, and of the freedom that comes from finding a place where you truly belong.
Book details
- Author
- Elizabeth Gilbert
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN-13
- 9781408867068
- Language
- English
- Reading age
- Ages 16+
- Genre
- Contemporary Fiction, Modern History
- Dimensions
- 213 × 219 × 30 mm
- Weight
- 360 g
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