Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18702 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

The Times
'This unusual novel is so satisfying...a graceful meditation on partnership identity and enduring love'

New Statesman
'An immensely readable novel, compelling and convincing. The Girls is an enchanting blend of the extraordinary and the everyday'

Book of the Month - Marie Claire
'Perfectly pitched...an utterly heart-warming tale, without any traces of mawkishness. Anyone with a sister will relate to this'

Customer Reviews

Fabulous
Excellent writing on an interesting and seldom-explored topic. The two different voices really held my interest. I enjoyed every page.

Better than it looks and sounds!
Don't be put off by the girly jacket design or the potentially squeamish subject matter - this is a wonderful story, really well told. It describes the small town rural setting brilliantly and draws you into the twins' lives - their own particular struggles as well as the more general heartaches of life - with great subtlety. The way Lansens gives each twin a distinctive voice really works and despite the diary format you also get a wonderful sense of their friends, family and community. There are twists and surprises along the way so the story keeps moving at a good pace and the ending is just brilliant. Overall a great read that really makes you think (and cry).

Possibly the best book I have ever read
I bought this book as it had been reviewed by Marie Claire magazine. It was possibly the best book I had ever read, it reignited my love for reading and I never wanted the book or the story of the Darlen twins to end and regularly stayed up till 2am to finish it. A brilliant read and well worth a purchase.

Enjoy xoxo