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bsolarz's review against another edition
4.0
This book is written in letters and was definitely a fun read. Although it didn't make sense at times, I find it fun to read in letters than in story form.
stephxsu's review against another edition
5.0
Elizabeth Clarry is not your average private school teenage girl. In fact, she’s anything but. Her favorite hobby is long-distance running. She communicates with her mom through notes left on the refrigerator. Her one and only friend is Celia Buckley, who has a bad habit of running away for weeks at a time.
In the midst of Celia’s latest escapade, Elizabeth’s English teacher sets up a pen-pal project with the public school down the road. The last thing Elizabeth wants to do is to be forced to communicate with a total stranger, but she soon discovers that writing to her pen-pal, Christina, is actually a nice retreat from her increasingly hectic life. Her dad, who ran off with another woman when she was just a baby, has now returned to Australia to work and is interested in bonding with his daughter.
As things with Celia get more and more interesting, Elizabeth is forced to reconsider her friendships. Maybe it’s time for her to grow on. Luckily she’s got Christina, her mom, and an anonymous admirer to make the way easier for her!
It’s impossible to sum up this amazing book in a few sentences. Let’s just say that this is one of my all-time favorite books, and I’ll never get sick of it. Told entirely in letters and notes, FEELING SORRY FOR CELIA will make readers laugh, cry, and wish they could be part of Elizabeth’s crazy but wonderfully interesting life.
In the midst of Celia’s latest escapade, Elizabeth’s English teacher sets up a pen-pal project with the public school down the road. The last thing Elizabeth wants to do is to be forced to communicate with a total stranger, but she soon discovers that writing to her pen-pal, Christina, is actually a nice retreat from her increasingly hectic life. Her dad, who ran off with another woman when she was just a baby, has now returned to Australia to work and is interested in bonding with his daughter.
As things with Celia get more and more interesting, Elizabeth is forced to reconsider her friendships. Maybe it’s time for her to grow on. Luckily she’s got Christina, her mom, and an anonymous admirer to make the way easier for her!
It’s impossible to sum up this amazing book in a few sentences. Let’s just say that this is one of my all-time favorite books, and I’ll never get sick of it. Told entirely in letters and notes, FEELING SORRY FOR CELIA will make readers laugh, cry, and wish they could be part of Elizabeth’s crazy but wonderfully interesting life.
lucyblack's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Sweet and silly ya fiction told through letters. I think Guitar Highway Rose does a similar thing but better. This was dorky and fun.
sincerelykiwi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
ladytiara's review against another edition
4.0
Feeling Sorry for Celia is one of the funniest books I've ever read. The author really nails her teenage characters, and they actually sound like realistic teens. It's an epistolary novel, a form that can be deadly dull, but this book is entertaining and hilarious.
kalliste's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't expect to love it this much but when I saw that it was written entirely through letters I had to give it a try.
Feeling Sorry for Celia is the story of Elizabeth, Celia's best friend, who has to deal with Celia disappearing on occasion and not telling anyone. Celia is her best, and only, friend so when she leaves Elizabeth has to cope with her worry about Celia and her bizarre family by herself.
Enter in Christina, Elizabeth's new penpal from a neighbouring school. Even though they don't know each other they begin to confide in each other through their letters.
I really loved that this book was entirely written through letters between the character, with Elizabeth's Mum's being my favourite. The characters are interesting and caring (mostly) and make you want to really wish you were friends with them.
One of my favourites for the year I think.
Feeling Sorry for Celia is the story of Elizabeth, Celia's best friend, who has to deal with Celia disappearing on occasion and not telling anyone. Celia is her best, and only, friend so when she leaves Elizabeth has to cope with her worry about Celia and her bizarre family by herself.
Enter in Christina, Elizabeth's new penpal from a neighbouring school. Even though they don't know each other they begin to confide in each other through their letters.
I really loved that this book was entirely written through letters between the character, with Elizabeth's Mum's being my favourite. The characters are interesting and caring (mostly) and make you want to really wish you were friends with them.
One of my favourites for the year I think.
kxtiebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very unique and very funny. I love Jaclyn Moriarty's witty writing style - the whole book is written in letter forms which are sent between Elizabeth, the main character, and her mother, between old and new friends, and from imaginary groups. It can get a little confusing trying to keep up sometimes - but overall it's a really lovely read. Some difficult topics are brought up but definitely in a lighthearted way. Would 100% recommend a read!
pshafer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bdwerner's review against another edition
3.0
This book was incredibly entertaining and fun to listen to. It's completely made up of notes and letters from one person to another, and this is such a fun way to tell a story. I really enjoyed it.