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The Secret Lives of Dresses
The Secret Lives of Dresses
Author: Erin McKean
Dora has always taken the path of least resistance. She went to the college that offered her a scholarship, is majoring in "vagueness studies," and wears whatever shows the least dirt. She falls into a job at the college coffee shop, and a crush on her flirty boss, Gary. — Just when she's about to test Gary's feelings, Mimi, the grandmother who r...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780446555722
ISBN-10: 044655572X
Publication Date: 2/10/2011
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 47 ratings
Publisher: 5 Spot
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Secret Lives of Dresses on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
If you liked the Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff and the Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen then you'll like this book. This is a coming of age story about a girl about to graduate college who is trying to figure out where she fits in. The book is filled with beautiful dresses, some southern charm, and good writing. It's a lighthearted book (despite the fact that the story line about her grandmother's stroke is more serious). Upbeat enough to be escapism, but written with enough skill to be very enjoyable and leaving you feeling satisfied.
HannaM avatar reviewed The Secret Lives of Dresses on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. Wonderful story, she takes over her grandmother's vintage clothing store and finds wonderful stories her grandmother wrote about some of the dresses for the customers and as her grandmothers health is failing she discovers all the great things her grandmother experienced. she meets wonderful new people and learns about herself.
reviewed The Secret Lives of Dresses on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Quick and easy read, about a young woman finding her place to fit in the world, discovering who she is and the direction of her life. I really enjoyed it. Bought it yesterday afternoon, and finished it this morning!
jannymarie avatar reviewed The Secret Lives of Dresses on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
In a word bittersweet is what comes to mind. A story of discovering ones path in life. This book will forever change the way I view inanimate objects that surround me. The old saying if walls could talk is brought out when dresses tell their story. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
pittsteelfan avatar reviewed The Secret Lives of Dresses on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I loved this book! I just wanted to keep reading and reading. It was a story that was good from beginning to end. A great debut novel. I can't wait for her next book!
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