ROAR is the latest book from Cecelia Ahern and is compiled of short stories that focus on women; some are funny, some thought provoking or enlightening but they are all engaging. The release of this book is perfect in its timing of following the #me too and times up movements, in its premise being about the empowering of women and the promotion of equalitarianism - but not in a preachy way. I'm sure there's at least one story in the book that every woman can relate to.

This book is perfect for people with busy lifestyles, in approx just five minutes you can have finished one of the stories. For those of us with not completely hectic full on lives, the entire book can be devoured in a long and lazy afternoon - with plenty of time for a few tea or (and!) coffee breaks.

Although I did thoroughly enjoy ROAR, I have to admit to looking forward to Cecelia's next "normal" style of book - sorry, I have no idea what you would call a regular/non novella book... That's not to say this is lacking any of Cecelia's distinctive quirky style, and her short stories are spot on, I just personally prefer becoming fully immersed in regular length books that have a bit more substance.

With thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for the opportunity to read this arc in return for an honest and unbiased review.

I have to admit it wasnt really what I thought it would be. I wasn't a fan of the short story format and they just seemed a bit bizarre in ways, they were quite abstract and just didn't make sense to me. I also think that this book may have been more aimed at an older audience because a few of the stories seemed to be related to ageing so I didn't necessarily click with them. I have loved Cecelia Ahern in the past and my thoughts aren't necessarily reflective of the book itself, just more that the book just wasnt for me.

Absolutely hated this book. I would give it 0 stars if I could.

I thought it was a collection stories about women doing exciting / challenging / inspiring things.

However, the stories are all very abstract and hyperbolic, the characters are one dimensional and really only defined by the fact they are women. The stories are ridiculous - Eg one is about a woman who has a "rare genetic disease" - but actually she is becoming invisible because mainstream media and society don't portray her and she feels invisible.

I found the stories depressing and from a very narrow, one-sided perspective. As a woman reading this, I felt disappointed, frustrated and a bit insulted by the portrayal here.

I love Cecelia Ahern, and although I'm not usually a fan of shirt stories I enjoyed this collection! Easy to pick up and put down - I read it before bed over a few nights!

I generally struggle with short story collections as I don't feel that they have enough substance so I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this collection much more than I thought I would. These are great stories to just pick up and read one when you have 5 minutes. I enjoyed the warmth and feeling of these stories and the underlying meanings. I would happily recommend this book to my friends. My favorite story was The Woman Who Wore Pink for the pure comedy of it.

A book which has a collection of short stories (30 of them)
Quick read- it almost comes across like one of those feel-good books. These stories are trying to be uplifting. I haven't really ever co e across an adult reading book made up of short stories.
The jury is still out on how I feel about it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for giving me the opportunity to read this. My review is honest and unbiased

I can not deny that these short stories are well written and readable - but they’re not for me. The premise and the stories themselves just seemed trite and a little bit over the top in the attempt to be “inspiring”.

Sorry Cecilia, this one didn’t grab me.

Loved this book flew through it in a day! Everyone can relate to certain characters in this book. Uplifting & makes you appreciate what you have. Not the usual type of book I go for but loved it! Well done to Cecelia ahern she got it spot on as always.