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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
taracalaby's review against another edition
This is basically the classic Sweet Valley High book. In which Liz is in a coma *gasp!* because she disobeyed her parents and rode on Todd's motorcycle.
Actually, she's only in a coma for the very beginning of the book. After that, she's busy parading around Sweet Valley acting like Jessica on Viagra. She tries to steal pretty much everyone's boyfriend, even her precious Enid's George, and ignores Todd completely. (To be fair, the latter is no real indicator of a head injury, because he is extraordinarily dull.)
Of course, the most famous scene is the one where she lets Bruce feel her up a little. Bruce is big on the dub-con in this one. He's always trying to fill Liz with enough wine to lure her into his bed and, let's face it, it's basically impossible to give informed consent to sex while suffering from a personality-changing head injury anyway.
This is also one of the many books where Todd gets punch-happy. He knocks Bruce out cold, which seems a bit stupid given that the Patmans probably have 137 lawyers on retainer at any given point in time.
Most importantly, this is one of the few books where Liz is genuinely interesting—and it's because she's not acting like herself for most of the book!
Moral of the Story? Riding motorbikes may lead to being groped by Bruce Patman*
Key Characters: Elizabeth, Jessica, Todd and Changling-Elizabeth.
* Unfortunately, this result is not guaranteed.
[re-read - previously read about five times]
Actually, she's only in a coma for the very beginning of the book. After that, she's busy parading around Sweet Valley acting like Jessica on Viagra. She tries to steal pretty much everyone's boyfriend, even her precious Enid's George, and ignores Todd completely. (To be fair, the latter is no real indicator of a head injury, because he is extraordinarily dull.)
Of course, the most famous scene is the one where she lets Bruce feel her up a little. Bruce is big on the dub-con in this one. He's always trying to fill Liz with enough wine to lure her into his bed and, let's face it, it's basically impossible to give informed consent to sex while suffering from a personality-changing head injury anyway.
This is also one of the many books where Todd gets punch-happy. He knocks Bruce out cold, which seems a bit stupid given that the Patmans probably have 137 lawyers on retainer at any given point in time.
Most importantly, this is one of the few books where Liz is genuinely interesting—and it's because she's not acting like herself for most of the book!
Moral of the Story? Riding motorbikes may lead to being groped by Bruce Patman*
Key Characters: Elizabeth, Jessica, Todd and Changling-Elizabeth.
* Unfortunately, this result is not guaranteed.
[re-read - previously read about five times]
gouricanread's review against another edition
4.0
I don't remember anything about this book.I think it was okay though..or I wouldn't have given four star,oh my!4?
idgey's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
2.0
avalydia's review against another edition
3.0
Truly the only thing that could be worse than Jessica is TWO Jessicas.
Somehow I'd forgotten that Bruce Patman I always think of him as a great character because he's so ridiculous - and that 1BRUCE1 license plate is iconic - but yikes @ this.
Do we ever see those creepy twins again btw.
Somehow I'd forgotten that Bruce Patman
Spoiler
actually tries to rape Elizabeth (and, of course, he was basically emotionally abusing Jessica two books ago.Do we ever see those creepy twins again btw.
charlottefannon's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
4.0
smisaacs's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely the most addictive book in the series so far. I wanted to know what was going to happen to Elizabeth! It was fun to see Jessica taking on responsibility, but it was horrible to see Todd being mistreated. And the scene with Bruce! Woowee thank goodness Elizabeth got that second bump on the head!
nikkiethereader's review against another edition
5.0
The beginning of this book was intense and sad. I wondered what would happen. Then, things got better. Or so it seemed. Elizabeth foregoes a personality change after recovering from the accident. A part of me wonders if it's her subconcious letting loose from always being the responsible one while her twin ran all over her. This is just my theory though. I loved this book. I fully recommend it. This is a great series to get into!
monsieur's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. All you want from a Sweet Valley book. Living for Jessica as always.
chaos_and_cabernet's review against another edition
3.0
So much win in this book. Elizabeth in a coma!! She wakes up with Jessica's personality!! There's boob touching! There's lots of Bruce sleaze!! Goofy Todd gets put in his place a few times! So. Much. Win.
corncobwebs's review against another edition
Arthur read this to me. Here are some of the character voices he used:
Bill Chase: Spongebob Squarepants
Roger Collins: Creepy seductive dude
Max Dillon: Robot
Lila Fowler: Lumpy Space Princess
Bruce Patman: Italian pizza chef
Enid Rollins: Gilbert Gottfried
Ned Wakefield: Mickey Mouse
Alice Wakefield: Chain-smoking madam
Todd Wilkins: French stereotype
I laughed so hard!!
Bill Chase: Spongebob Squarepants
Roger Collins: Creepy seductive dude
Max Dillon: Robot
Lila Fowler: Lumpy Space Princess
Bruce Patman: Italian pizza chef
Enid Rollins: Gilbert Gottfried
Ned Wakefield: Mickey Mouse
Alice Wakefield: Chain-smoking madam
Todd Wilkins: French stereotype
I laughed so hard!!