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thelizabeth's review against another edition
3.0
Hovering at a 3.5, but I'm gonna save room for the sequels. It's awesome the way E. Lockhart takes her stories so seriously, and that's where the real core of it is here -- true it's a book about boyfriends, but specifically, boyfriends that give you panic attacks. Not every girl has boyfriends and panic attacks, but the feelings are not unique to the context.
I like reading books about younger teenagers lately, because I think stories and conclusions about friendship are particularly influential at that period. There are lots of ways to slice it, and Ruby Oliver's recent life in this book is a pretty powerful everygirl disaster. I am so excited she is learning and talking.
I like reading books about younger teenagers lately, because I think stories and conclusions about friendship are particularly influential at that period. There are lots of ways to slice it, and Ruby Oliver's recent life in this book is a pretty powerful everygirl disaster. I am so excited she is learning and talking.
ctrel1's review against another edition
4.0
Popular read for girls in library and I can see why - observational humour with clever use of footnotes to allow the reader to see Ruby’s pint of view but also her developing awareness of how her actions are interpreted by others.
liberryteacher's review against another edition
4.0
A funny and somewhat sad story of high school life. Perfectly average and normal Ruby has one hell of a week, and her parents send her to a shrink. The shrink makes her write a "boyfriend list" and this book explains all the boys on the list...it's amusing and a bit shocking...life wasn't like this in my world in high school. Whether that's because I was the fat girl in high school or I lived in Maine or because I started high school 15 years ago I don't know.
lilyphobia's review against another edition
4.0
5 in my heart. (i genuinely cannot explain why i love these books so much. the demographic for this is me and me only. i can’t even say they’re like crazy good or anything i just simply cannot stop.) i love you noel duboise
everydayreading's review against another edition
2.0
None of her other books can compare to Frankie for me.
ameliatrace's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute, great take on therapy, made me feel very old! (Wise, too, but definitely old.)
Her awful ex-boyfriend is PERFECTLY written, especially as someone a 15-year-old wouldn't see as awful. A spot-on encapsulation of A Type of Shitty Dude!
Her awful ex-boyfriend is PERFECTLY written, especially as someone a 15-year-old wouldn't see as awful. A spot-on encapsulation of A Type of Shitty Dude!
amyredgreen's review against another edition
4.0
She really writes great characters. I would have loved this as a teen and I loved it today. The only sad part is it takes place in Seattle and they are regulars at B&O Espresso. RIP B&O, the saddest I've ever been that a business closed.
saraheme's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot - it took me about 10 pages to get into the format but I'm glad I did - I actually had a few life revelations because of this book!
sachaferg's review against another edition
4.0
i finished a clash of kings yesterday and i have an exam tomorrow so between the two of those things my head's all over the place and i'm feeling a little stressed. this book was good for that. ruby is suffering from panic attacks and goes to a therapist, going through the list of all the boys she's ever had anything to do with. it was light and funny and also hit on a few important points like it really isn't anyone's business how many people you've been with and if someone gropes your boob in the cinema and you like it then go for it, who cares what anyone else thinks. i've heard a lot about e lockhart so i'm glad i finally got around to reading something by her.
veronicaa_white's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the way this book was written. Each chapter was a different boy on Rudy's list, but then she also went into what had made her start therapy. This was a fun read.