The Last Girls Audiobook

" I tried and tried to get into this book, but just couldn't. I didn't finish it. "

" Couldn't finish it. Made it with only 80 pages left. Reading time is few and far between now - not worth reading if I'm not loving it. "

" To me this book is a decent read if you have absolutely never to do!!!! Definitelty not my favorite "

" It was just OK. Originally bought the book for my mom, but she had already read it, so not a book I would have normally picked up. Story of women getting together with old college roommates after one of them died and wanted the rest of them to scatter her ashes. "

" Great to listen to as books on CD in the car. "

" This was a fun book, following a group of college roommates reliving a trip they made as girls. "

" A good read - recognised many of the characters from my generation and college years in Virginia "

" "Read by the author in a lovely Southern drawl which added atmosphere to the telling, this is the story of 5 college "girls" in 1965 who took a river raft down the Mississippi, then reunite 35 years later on a steamboat trip down the same river. Many good tales are told of their lives, then and now." "

" College roommates take a trip on a raft down the Mississippi River in 1965. Okay, I can sort of buy that. The rest of the book got to be too coincidental for comfort. "

" This book had some issues with plot development. It was 400 pages and I still couldn't keep the characters straight, mostly because they were poorly developed "

" Wasn't crazy about this one either - thought needed a little more wind in its sails "

" I've had this on my to-read shelf for quite some time, and unfortunately I didn't enjoy it much. I didn't find much cohesion between the past and present, and each of the character's back-story didn't really include how they got to become the person they are. Nothing was explained, there wasn't much info about their original raft trip (which would have been the more exciting tale, I think). It really fell flat for me. "

" This is a pretty good book. It took me a while to get through it, but it was not bad. "

" Twelve young ladies from a women's college in Virginia take an adventure down the Mississippi River in 1965. In 1999 some of them gather to do it again -- but this time in a bit more luxury and with a "mission." Light and fun, especially for my generation. "

" being put on a pedestal is okay for awhile, but eventually your ass starts to hurt up there. "

" I loved this book and author. "

" I read this only last year but can hardly remember a thing about it other than they were on a boat, there was a Mark Twain impersonator, it was ok, I read it b/c someone had given it to me and it was on my bookshelf. So, yeah, this is not a ringing endorsement, but it wasn't terrible. :) "

" An interesting group of women reunite to reprise a trip down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Smith reveals each character, showing life's twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyable. "

" An interesting group of women reunite to reprise a trip down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Smith reveals each character, showing life's twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyable. "

" its good for a light read... maybe a little shlocky but i really liked it. it made me think about my life 20, 30 and 40 years from now. "

" I enjoyed reading about the girls during college more than their current, pathetic lives. Fortunately there was more of the past than the present. I give it 3.5 stars. "

" I was disappointed. It should have been better from her. "

" This was a quick, engrossing read. It would make a great book to bring to the beach thought it had a bit more substance than your typical "beach book." "

" Not worth the time it took to read it; a few good moments, but otherwise trite, blase. "

" I expected more from this -- the characters were fairly superficial and somewhat flat, but the plot did move along. "

" A good book about changing friendship dynamics, personal growth and journeys through life. "

" Didn't really finish, just want it off my status. "

" This is a story about 4 college friends who reunite years later for a boat trip down the Mississippi to honor a fifth friend's death. "

" There were part of this novel that I loved--and it was a lot different than other Lee Smith books--but I felt that it didn't have the same flair and magic as her other books. I didn't like the ending, either. "

" I just couldn't seem to get into this book. "

" I really loved this story. "

" I REALLY did not like this. I was drawn in by the premise & truly disappointed w/in 4-5 pages. I couldn't go any further w/ it. I was bored instantly. So sad! "

" Rather fun book about some older Southern women recreating their college trip down the Mississippi river. "

" I enjoyed listening to Lee Smith, the author, read this book in an unabridged recording. She has a delicious southern accent. This book is like candy when you're hungry. It doesn't have a lot of nutritional value, but it is entertaining. "

" I really enjoyed this book - I liked the characters - the idea of the story was a little odd, but I still liked the book. "

" I would have skimmed some had this not been an audio book. "

" There was so much potential with this book's concept and it fell so far short. I was very disappointed. I kept reading hoping it would get better and in the end it never did. "

" This book is about women in their 40's/50's who were college roommates. They get back together on a paddleboat traveling down the Mississippi River. "

" Probably my least favorite Lee Smith book yet, although still pretty engrossing with a large cast of interestingly flawed female characters. "

" Boring. Don't bother. "

" Old high school friends reconnect on the Mississippi River. It was and entertaining and enjoyable read. "

" Read for Southern Voices 3/2006 "

" A great Southern author! "

" Really good book about four friends doing a last favor for another friend. As they travel down the Mississippi they reflect on their lives. "

" Really sweet story. Just goes to show that no matter how rocky relationships can be, good friends will stick with you through anything. "

" Another chick lit type book, but more like the ya-ya sisterhood books than anything by candace bushnell. "

" Yes! I finished it! Enough said. "

" Lee Smith at her best. She is a clever story teller. "

" Interesting story of college roommates who reunite for a river cruise as middle-aged women each with a story about who they were and what they've become. "

" I actually didn't get this one finished, I lost interest in it, so don't know how it ended, not bothered about finding out either. "

" Chocolate Chapter selection "

" it was ok. She's a really good writer, but the book was kind of depressing "

" I have just discovered Lee Smith and her books. I also read On Agate Hill which I enjoyed even more than this one. I like her voice. and her character development "

" Thought the premise of the story was cool. Struggled with how the characters were developed as well as the ending. Like Family Linen much better. "

" I am listening to it instead of reading it... "

" A little hard to get into, but overall an okay read. A bit forgettable though... "

" Lee Smith has to be the best southern writer alive today. Bobbie stole this from me when I was 1/2 way through....I should get to continue in a while... "

" Interesting story of college roommates who reunite for a river cruise as middle-aged women each with a story about who they were and what they've become. "

" Interesting story of college roommates who reunite for a river cruise as middle-aged women each with a story about who they were and what they've become. "

" This was almost like a "Golden Girls" reunion. "

" This was almost like a "Golden Girls" reunion. "

" I really enjoyed this book - I liked the characters - the idea of the story was a little odd, but I still liked the book. "

" I really enjoyed this book - I liked the characters - the idea of the story was a little odd, but I still liked the book. "

" Disappointing. Not her best book. "

" Not as good as her previous work. I miss the mountain setting. "

" Not as good as her previous work. I miss the mountain setting. "

" This was a quick, engrossing read. It would make a great book to bring to the beach thought it had a bit more substance than your typical "beach book." "

" This was a quick, engrossing read. It would make a great book to bring to the beach thought it had a bit more substance than your typical "beach book." "

" Not boring....girlfriends reunited to scatter a friend's ashes on the Mississippi River. Felt like I was floating down the river with them! A few very insightful ideas. "

" Not boring....girlfriends reunited to scatter a friend's ashes on the Mississippi River. Felt like I was floating down the river with them! A few very insightful ideas. "

" Twelve young ladies from a women's college in Virginia take an adventure down the Mississippi River in 1965. In 1999 some of them gather to do it again -- but this time in a bit more luxury and with a "mission." Light and fun, especially for my generation. "

" Twelve young ladies from a women's college in Virginia take an adventure down the Mississippi River in 1965. In 1999 some of them gather to do it again -- but this time in a bit more luxury and with a "mission." Light and fun, especially for my generation. "

" I really loved this story. "

" Thought the premise of the story was cool. Struggled with how the characters were developed as well as the ending. Like Family Linen much better. "

" Thought the premise of the story was cool. Struggled with how the characters were developed as well as the ending. Like Family Linen much better. "

" Picked this up in a used book store - good story, easy read about friendships and love with some good life lessons along the way. "

" Picked this up in a used book store - good story, easy read about friendships and love with some good life lessons along the way. "

" Unimpressed, characters lack development and the story was weak. It didn't have much of a plot and the sub stories were sad and over used. "

" Unimpressed, characters lack development and the story was weak. It didn't have much of a plot and the sub stories were sad and over used. "