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sarahrheawerner's review against another edition
3.0
Funny, fresh, and fluffy... think Meg Cabot's _Princess Diaries_ in a British setting, only more flippant and less romanticized. Not sure whether I'll read the sequel (I grabbed both at a library booksale). I enjoyed reading this one, but being all uber-feminist, it was kind of hard to enjoy the main character's relationship with her significantly older boyfriend -- "She's just being used," was all I could think. Also, now that I'm all grown up, I sympathized less with the main character and more with her parents, but that's neither here nor there.
cozylittlebrownhouse's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know what it was about this book, but I could not get into the story at all. I didn't have any vested interest in the characters, and the journal format of the book did not translate well to the audio version I listened to, even though the narrator was FANTASTIC. 2 stars, but more like 1 1/2.
I think this is a YA book that many adults won't enjoy. This is definitely teen-geared. Maybe that is why I had difficulty getting into the plot.
I think this is a YA book that many adults won't enjoy. This is definitely teen-geared. Maybe that is why I had difficulty getting into the plot.
tillycrane's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.5
No wonder this book is banned
goodem9199's review against another edition
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend getting this book in audio form. It is hysterical, and the CD narrator is spot-on. I can't tell you how many times I laughed out loud. Rennison captures the mind and heart of a teenage girl with such accuracy, I seriously remembered feeling those things as a 14 year old. Really, truly, super YA reading.
becs32's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jennasliteraryspace's review against another edition
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
chuskeyreads's review against another edition
4.0
Georgia Nicholson is your typical 14-year girl struggling with a teacher who dislikes her, parents who don't understand her, a little sister who leaves undesirable "presents" in Georgia's bedroom, and a major crush on an 18-year old hottie in a band. Her troubles with school, boys, friends, boys, parents, and boys are divulged through each entry in this diary-style narrative. Louise Rennison truly captures young teen angst In this hilariously laugh-out-loud novel.
I have to say that I found myself laughing so hard while reading that I had to wipe away tears before I could continue reading. There's nothing that gets attention faster than reading this book in public. I would venture to guess that at least 5-6 people picked up this book after witnessing my fits of laughter from reading this book.
calycooper's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Couldn't really say DNF-ed this because I did read the entire first book but I'm not convinced to continue with the entire series. It was funny at times though, like I'm snooping around a teenage girl's diary but it's just not for me. I'm just not in the right mindset now. Could've loved this if I read it a couple of years ago.
fai_aka's review against another edition
3.0
This book is hilarious, a great pick for light and fast read.
Now I'm wondering if I'm just as shallow as Georgia is when I'm at that age lol
Now I'm wondering if I'm just as shallow as Georgia is when I'm at that age lol
royal_tea's review against another edition
3.0
It was truly hilarious at some points. I do feel I would have enjoyed it more if I was younger, however I could at times relate to what Georgia was feeling. I don't really understand how Robbie and Georgia ended up together when they hardly interacted with each other, but the comical aspects of this book make it great, not the story line.
I've seen the film too. I preferred the film concerning characters as we saw more of Georgia's friends, in the book their characteristics aren't really described. Hopefully they are more prominent in the rest of the series.
I've seen the film too. I preferred the film concerning characters as we saw more of Georgia's friends, in the book their characteristics aren't really described. Hopefully they are more prominent in the rest of the series.