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gabllewellyn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
moonlightlin's review against another edition
2.0
Piglettes was one of the worst books I have read this year and a huge disappointment... I can't even...
This is correct I didn't even wanted to give it 2 stars this was so generous of me.... I have never had so many issues with a book before and I wanted to like this book it had soo much potential and the premise was so intriguing and good and also the cover looks pretty cute.... boy have I been so wrong... I hated it sorry guys I just did
Do not get me wrong the fact that I hated this book does not mean you would not like it too. We live in a 21st century and I live in a republic and democratic country, which means that I am allowed to express my own opinion even if it is different than yours or yours or his or hers ect. Yes you get what I mean...
In fact I do encourage you to read it so you could make your own opinion and share it us.
SYNOPSIS SPOILER FREE
We have 3 girls that go to the same school and all 3 are the finalists of the Pig Pageant contests that take place in Facebook and it is run by all students that go that school. If you have no idea that Pig Pageant is in short it is a cyber bullying kind of ''game'' that students do the pick up the 3 most ugly and fat girls in the school... Awesome right? This premise got me intrigued and I thought oh wow this would be a very deep and heartfelt read and there is diversity and stuff... I will get to that point now these 3 girls eventually become friends we have Mireille which is basically the ''team leader'' of the 3 Astrid the winner of the contest that has recently moved to the city and Hakima that is Arabic I guess so yeah there is a lot of diversity and this is one of the main reasons why I was expecting so much from this book. And they decide to go on the adventure of their life from their town sorry I forgot it too complicated to remember to Paris by bike! That would be 7 days of cycling. Each one of them has her reasons to go to Paris and these reasons happen to intersect at the same time at the same place in Paris.
This is it, now I am going to talk about the
POSITIVE THINGS
NEGATIVE SECTION BE AWARE OF SPOILERS SO DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED!
Now I don't even know where to begin with. At the beginning it was OK there were some funny parts but then it stroke me why the hell is Mireille being such a b*tch with her mother... Like hellooo you are just 15 could you just shut the f* up and stop barking back at your mother and asking her why did she sleep with an ugly man like your father... Like girl you got some issues and you need a psychologist. I get that you are upset and you do not feel alright with your self, but what the hell and her mother is just taking it as if it something normal.. No I AM NOT OK WITH THIS ATTITUDE! SORRY FOLKS.
Another thing I cannot get they literally met on the same goddamn day and have already planned to go to Paris cycling for 7 days!
Rewinding two of them are nearly 16 and one of them is 14!!!! Are we for real? Is this a joke? Where are the hidden cams??!!
Ohh it gets better I promise Hakima's brother who is an ex solder on a wheelchair missing both his legs (total respect for those people this is by no means meant to be offensive nor anything in those lines!) decided to accompany them for the trip and their parents be like oh sure Kader is going with them why not let them go here take these sausages made by Mireille grandparents in one day, take this trailer to carry the sausages and the other stuff you might need for the travel, oh here is a solar battery to charge the little fridge here is the license to sell food....
helloooo PARENTING LEVEL BELLOW ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guysss I cannot comprehend thiss I just found it to be ridiculous at last and sending wrong messages to younger audience that might read this book. It promotes that:
This are the messages I get from this book.
I just want to quote a couple of dialogues that got me like WTF!
Uhmmm what? You daughter might get in some much more serious trouble by cycling 7 days alone with 1 girl younger than her and another her age and all you worry is that she will poison someone because she does not have food selling license... I jut wanted to throw the books at that moment if had I have the hard copy...
I am going to wrap it up because I could keep going on all night..
Over all I gave it 1.5 stars rounded to 2 only because there was diversity in this book and I appreciated it. It was the worst book I have read this year, which was really disappointing I hated it, but you should read so you could experience it. It might not deliver the same emotions it did to me so you might end up liking it which I hope so!
This is correct I didn't even wanted to give it 2 stars this was so generous of me.... I have never had so many issues with a book before and I wanted to like this book it had soo much potential and the premise was so intriguing and good and also the cover looks pretty cute.... boy have I been so wrong... I hated it sorry guys I just did
Do not get me wrong the fact that I hated this book does not mean you would not like it too. We live in a 21st century and I live in a republic and democratic country, which means that I am allowed to express my own opinion even if it is different than yours or yours or his or hers ect. Yes you get what I mean...
In fact I do encourage you to read it so you could make your own opinion and share it us.
SYNOPSIS SPOILER FREE
We have 3 girls that go to the same school and all 3 are the finalists of the Pig Pageant contests that take place in Facebook and it is run by all students that go that school. If you have no idea that Pig Pageant is in short it is a cyber bullying kind of ''game'' that students do the pick up the 3 most ugly and fat girls in the school... Awesome right? This premise got me intrigued and I thought oh wow this would be a very deep and heartfelt read and there is diversity and stuff... I will get to that point now these 3 girls eventually become friends we have Mireille which is basically the ''team leader'' of the 3 Astrid the winner of the contest that has recently moved to the city and Hakima that is Arabic I guess so yeah there is a lot of diversity and this is one of the main reasons why I was expecting so much from this book. And they decide to go on the adventure of their life from their town sorry I forgot it too complicated to remember to Paris by bike! That would be 7 days of cycling. Each one of them has her reasons to go to Paris and these reasons happen to intersect at the same time at the same place in Paris.
This is it, now I am going to talk about the
POSITIVE THINGS
- This book is written by the French author Clémentine Beauvais
- This book is about France
- There is diversity
- Friendship
NEGATIVE SECTION BE AWARE OF SPOILERS SO DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED!
Now I don't even know where to begin with. At the beginning it was OK there were some funny parts but then it stroke me why the hell is Mireille being such a b*tch with her mother... Like hellooo you are just 15 could you just shut the f* up and stop barking back at your mother and asking her why did she sleep with an ugly man like your father... Like girl you got some issues and you need a psychologist. I get that you are upset and you do not feel alright with your self, but what the hell and her mother is just taking it as if it something normal.. No I AM NOT OK WITH THIS ATTITUDE! SORRY FOLKS.
Another thing I cannot get they literally met on the same goddamn day and have already planned to go to Paris cycling for 7 days!
Rewinding two of them are nearly 16 and one of them is 14!!!! Are we for real? Is this a joke? Where are the hidden cams??!!
Ohh it gets better I promise Hakima's brother who is an ex solder on a wheelchair missing both his legs (total respect for those people this is by no means meant to be offensive nor anything in those lines!) decided to accompany them for the trip and their parents be like oh sure Kader is going with them why not let them go here take these sausages made by Mireille grandparents in one day, take this trailer to carry the sausages and the other stuff you might need for the travel, oh here is a solar battery to charge the little fridge here is the license to sell food....
helloooo PARENTING LEVEL BELLOW ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guysss I cannot comprehend thiss I just found it to be ridiculous at last and sending wrong messages to younger audience that might read this book. It promotes that:
- It is OK to talk back to your parents and treat them like they are your age
- It is OK to want something and get it your way no matter what
- It is OK to think of doing something hugee (like cycling for 7 days) at 15 and you would get attention for it and get some kind of ''revenge'' to those that have bullied you...
This are the messages I get from this book.
I just want to quote a couple of dialogues that got me like WTF!
You can't go. You are not even allowed to sell food! You will poison everyone...
Uhmmm what? You daughter might get in some much more serious trouble by cycling 7 days alone with 1 girl younger than her and another her age and all you worry is that she will poison someone because she does not have food selling license... I jut wanted to throw the books at that moment if had I have the hard copy...
I am going to wrap it up because I could keep going on all night..
Over all I gave it 1.5 stars rounded to 2 only because there was diversity in this book and I appreciated it. It was the worst book I have read this year, which was really disappointing I hated it, but you should read so you could experience it. It might not deliver the same emotions it did to me so you might end up liking it which I hope so!
chantelleatkinswriter's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! This brilliant book had me smiling, crying and actually laughing out loud in places. This is the story of Mireille, Astrid and Hakima. They've just been voted the ugliest girls in school, in a Facebook competition named the Pig Pageant. Mireille is just such a fantastic character. I loved her from the first page and by the end of the book I wanted to be her friend! Oh what an amazing friend she is! She swiftly takes Astrid and Hakima under her wing, laughs it all off and then plans a road trip that will silence their bullies once and for all. They each have personal reasons for wanting to cycle to Paris, and the trek soon invites interest from the local press, and the internet. In due course, the three girls become heroes, and quite rightly so. A wonderfully warm, funny and intelligent young adult book which I would implore young girls to read and enjoy. It has many messages, none of which are shoved down your throat, and you won't find another character as lovable and brilliant as Mireille in a long, long time.
justelafindumonde's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ah_1's review against another edition
3.0
Secondary: general fiction
A decent read but I think pupils will get bored half way through. Started out quite funny (writing style reminded me a bit of Angus, thongs and perfect snogging) but not much happened in the middle and the mc got pretty annoying.
Extra points for body diversity and disability representation. That said, quite a bit of fatphobic language.
Some sex references.
A decent read but I think pupils will get bored half way through. Started out quite funny (writing style reminded me a bit of Angus, thongs and perfect snogging) but not much happened in the middle and the mc got pretty annoying.
Extra points for body diversity and disability representation. That said, quite a bit of fatphobic language.
Some sex references.
nicolebarr's review against another edition
5.0
I adored this book!
Recommended to me by the lovely 'Readings Kids' staff in Carlton, it was everything they said it would be - funny, uplifting and empowering. It will leave you with good feelings as you follow Mireille, Astrid and Hakima on their journey through France.
Recommended to me by the lovely 'Readings Kids' staff in Carlton, it was everything they said it would be - funny, uplifting and empowering. It will leave you with good feelings as you follow Mireille, Astrid and Hakima on their journey through France.
arielzeit's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious story about three girls voted "ugliest in the school" who take matters into their own hands and capitalize on their new notoriety to achieve fame, fun, friendship, and sell sausages on a bike trip to Paris that takes social media by storm. I enjoyed it so much that I would have given it 5 stars except that the ending a bit overly cheerful and happy. I felt it was forcing too many resolutions.
libraryladykati's review against another edition
4.0
Just delightful and snarky and inspiring and funny and I fricking loved it. I hope Clementine Beauvais writes more and translates her YA novels into English!
johann_nna's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5