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andalucia's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a hard one for me to parse out. The Princess Diaries was a foundational read for me as a teenager and so I still see it with that sense of love and nostalgia. Simultaneously, I would not recommend this for a modern reader because so many of the references and glib teenage hot-takes cross over into being offensive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying
Moderate: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, and Racism
Minor: Cancer and Alcohol
todiefor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not really sue my true feelings on this book. I wish I had read this when I was between the ages of 13-15, I think I would have enjoyed it much more.
I decided to pic this up because I love the movie, well this book is nothing compared to the movie. It follows the same idea and plot, but with an almost completely different story line and characters. All of the characters but Tina and Micheal were incredibly annoying, the grandmother was just plan mean, Mia's father is alive, an Joe is not Joe he is Lars(and acts nothing like Joe). I'm also not a huge fan of the diary style. Nothing in this book really kept me interested, but I didn't hate it either, it was just a meh book to me.
All in all I didn't really find anything special or exciting about this book. Like previously said, it was just a Meh book. I am not sure whether or not I will continue.
I decided to pic this up because I love the movie, well this book is nothing compared to the movie. It follows the same idea and plot, but with an almost completely different story line and characters. All of the characters but Tina and Micheal were incredibly annoying, the grandmother was just plan mean, Mia's father is alive, an Joe is not Joe he is Lars(and acts nothing like Joe). I'm also not a huge fan of the diary style. Nothing in this book really kept me interested, but I didn't hate it either, it was just a meh book to me.
All in all I didn't really find anything special or exciting about this book. Like previously said, it was just a Meh book. I am not sure whether or not I will continue.
desdemona13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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amgrace's review against another edition
4.0
Every girl at the age 14 years should basically keep a journal, cause why is that age so transformative?
alexaallen618's review against another edition
5.0
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Quite the page turner, and it is perfect for teenage girls(: if you need a little book to relate too, I recommend this book! Loved it!
lgiunta's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
debthebee's review against another edition
I read this book's Serbian translation titled "Princezin dnevnik".