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bluejeepbaby's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
labunnywtf's review against another edition
3.0
Gotta love a one day read.
Fun and easy and basically what I expected. The female, fluffier version of The Metamorphosis, as told by a teenaged girl. A literal fly on the wall of the boy's bathroom.
My only real complaint about the book is the fucking euphemisms. Gherkins and biscuits. I mean REALLY.
Fun and easy and basically what I expected. The female, fluffier version of The Metamorphosis, as told by a teenaged girl. A literal fly on the wall of the boy's bathroom.
My only real complaint about the book is the fucking euphemisms. Gherkins and biscuits. I mean REALLY.
rhiannonmared's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
pomochi's review against another edition
3.0
4 stars.
This novel was something that I just sat down and read in one sitting. Gretchen was a bit annoying in the beginning, but she did become less annoying at the end, and overall I really like the pacing and concept. This is definitely a really quick novel, and I was engaged the whole time.
This novel was something that I just sat down and read in one sitting. Gretchen was a bit annoying in the beginning, but she did become less annoying at the end, and overall I really like the pacing and concept. This is definitely a really quick novel, and I was engaged the whole time.
alexandra1708's review against another edition
1.0
Interesting concept but came across quite immature. Goes into too much detail in the locker room (87-88). An overuse of slurs - I get they're teens but felt like overkill. Struggled to finish.
brigsis's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
mo_elcius's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book as part of a challenge I wanted to do. This book was added to a list of books in my state that are considered controversial and are pending investigation to be banned. Without looking up anything about this book, I wanted to figure out why it would be part of this list and the age group it was meant for.
I believe I have definitely figured out why this book was added to the list, only if the book was being handed to children below the age of 15/16. There was some profanity and a lot of talk, and a lot of thoughts, about the male anatomy. I found it funny and true. Now, I'm not on the school board(s) where this book appeared to be reviewed, but I don't believe that the content in this book was promoting one way of loving, or liking, over the other.
It took me a little minute to really get into the book, but I'm glad I finished it. I was rooting for Gretchen to stop her whining and cynical loathing of the world and the people in it. I kept trying to figure out, "What is the lesson she is supposed to learn by going through what she does?" I think that she needed to learn to look beyond her perceptions/assumptions of others and really see that not all people are the same just because of who they hang with, drive, or even smell like. Also, there are themes and content related to perceived American male masculinity, bullying, and teenage insecurities.
Gretchen came to realize that things are not perfect, she and her art won't always be understood, it's important to speak up for what you want, and you never know what others are going through.
I appreciated the read at the end.
I believe I have definitely figured out why this book was added to the list, only if the book was being handed to children below the age of 15/16. There was some profanity and a lot of talk, and a lot of thoughts, about the male anatomy. I found it funny and true. Now, I'm not on the school board(s) where this book appeared to be reviewed, but I don't believe that the content in this book was promoting one way of loving, or liking, over the other.
It took me a little minute to really get into the book, but I'm glad I finished it. I was rooting for Gretchen to stop her whining and cynical loathing of the world and the people in it. I kept trying to figure out, "What is the lesson she is supposed to learn by going through what she does?" I think that she needed to learn to look beyond her perceptions/assumptions of others and really see that not all people are the same just because of who they hang with, drive, or even smell like. Also, there are themes and content related to perceived American male masculinity, bullying, and teenage insecurities.
Gretchen came to realize that things are not perfect, she and her art won't always be understood, it's important to speak up for what you want, and you never know what others are going through.
I appreciated the read at the end.
bryonymorgan's review against another edition
2.0
A quick read that I had many problems with but had a few cute moments. It just felt misogynistic even tho most of the objectification was of men or rather boys. The writing style was not my cup of tea and I never really got used to it. I felt indifferent about the main character and therefore did not empathise with their POV. It got less problematic as it went on but that doesn’t make up for its earlier offences. Despite this I found a few character interactions to be endearing but these moments were fleeting. I probably wouldn’t recommend it even though it did get me out of my six year reading slump.
cburgbennett's review against another edition
1.0
1.5 stars. I wasn't very impressed with this book. The storyline was interesting and different, for sure, but overall the book had too much swearing and was pretty dirty.
I liked E. Lockhart's Ruby Oliver series, but this book was a definite downward spiral from those. Would not recommend.
I liked E. Lockhart's Ruby Oliver series, but this book was a definite downward spiral from those. Would not recommend.