City of Girls Book Summary  Analysi..., Hazel Quinn
City of Girls Book Summary  Analysi..., Hazel Quinn
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City of Girls: Book Summary & Analysis

Author: Hazel Quinn

Narrator: Jade Monroe

Abridged: 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 02/17/2025


Synopsis

This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. Step into the dazzling, decadent world of 1940s New York City with City of Girls, a novel that celebrates female empowerment, personal freedom, and the power of reinvention. More than just a coming-of-age story, this novel explores how embracing passion, ambition, and even mistakes can lead to a life fully lived. Designed for an audience interested in personal growth and productivity, this audiobook-friendly summary extracts key lessons on resilience, independence, and self-discovery. Through an engaging and immersive narrative, listeners will learn how to take control of their choices, break free from societal expectations, and craft a life of their own design. At its core, City of Girls is a testament to the idea that success is not defined by perfection, but by the courage to experience life fully—flaws, failures, and all. Whether you’re seeking career inspiration, personal transformation, or simply a deeply compelling story, this novel provides valuable insights into what it means to truly live with passion. Prepare for an exhilarating journey of glamour, scandal, heartbreak, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ron on June 03, 2019

Gilbert’s narrator is an old woman named Vivian, looking back at herself as a naive 19-year-old who had just failed out of Vassar College. (She ranked 361 in a class of 362, surpassing only a girl who contracted polio.) Baffled by a daughter with no matrimonial or professional prospects, Vivian’s pa......more

Goodreads review by Justin on September 01, 2019

City of Girls is a genre-bending, uniquely-structured, light-hearted, deeply-profound kind of novel, whatever that means. I'm honestly still in awe of it. The first half has zero conflict and yet never fails to engage. I devoured every moment of being young and careless in 1940's New York, amid show......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on June 13, 2020

Three joyful, glamorous time travelling to 40’s, but travel time was too long stars!!! I really tossed around giving three to four stars, because I enjoyed the writing but not sure about the character development! I really enjoyed some parts so much! Having fun to learn Broadway theater life and sca......more

Goodreads review by Beth on August 06, 2019

City of Girls started as a 5 star read. 2/3 in it fell to 3 stars. By the end I settled on 2 stars. The story is not fluid, nor does it make much sense. In 1940's New York City theater district, the play 'City of Girls' is gaining momentum. 'City of Girls' is an off-Broadway play written and execute......more

Goodreads review by Emma on September 11, 2020

3.5 Stars.......more